Of First Importance: Christ Died, Was Buried, and Has Been Raised—According to the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:3-4)
Deep Dive into Of First Importance: Christ Died, Was Buried, and Has Been Raised—According to the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:3-4)The foundational truths of Christianity are centered in the apostolic deposit, summarized by Paul as the news "of first importance" ($\text{ἐν πρώτοις}$): that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, He was buried, and He has been raised on the third day according to the Scriptures. This content is what governs everything else in the church's life, including its doctrine, worship, and ethics.The gospel’s main aim is to secure salvation through the…
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