JESUS CHRIST : The gospel worthy to be proclaimed and died for

📖 CHRIST DIED FOR OUR SINS, WAS BURIED, AND ROSE AGAIN

“The Gospel Worth Living For—and Dying to Proclaim”
(1 Corinthians 15:1–4 KJV)

 

🎯 INTRODUCTION

The Apostle Paul declares that the Gospel is not man’s opinion but God’s revelation.
1 Corinthians 15:1–4 (KJV) “Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel… Christ died for our sins… he was buried… he rose again the third day according to the scriptures.”

According to the Dispensational understanding:
This is the Gospel of the Grace of God. (Acts 20:24)
This is the message committed to Paul. (Galatians 1:11–12)
This Gospel saves today apart from works. (Ephesians 2:8–9)
This Gospel forms the Body of Christ. (1 Corinthians 12:13)
The cross is not merely part of Christianity—it is the very heart of God’s present message to the world.

1️⃣ THE PERSON OF THE GOSPEL
“Christ Died”
1 Corinthians 15:3 “Christ died for our sins…”

A. The Promised Christ
Jesus is God’s promised Messiah.
John 1:41 Romans 1:3
He is not merely a prophet.
He is the eternal Son of God.
B. The Perfect Christ
2 Corinthians 5:21
He knew no sin.
He was completely holy.
Only a perfect sacrifice could pay for sinners.
C. The Purchasing Christ
1 Peter 1:18–19
He purchased our redemption by His blood.
Not silver.
Not gold.
Not religious works.
D. The Propitiating Christ
Romans 3:24–25
God’s wrath against sin was satisfied in Christ.
Justice was completely fulfilled.
Illustration
A guilty criminal cannot free himself.
Someone must pay the penalty.
Jesus paid it all.

2️⃣ THE PURPOSE OF THE GOSPEL
“For Our Sins”
1 Corinthians 15:3

A. Our Condemnation
Romans 3:23
Everyone has sinned.
No exception.
B. Our Curse
Galatians 3:13
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law.
C. Our Cancellation
Colossians 2:13–14
The debt of sin has been cancelled.
The handwriting against us was nailed to the cross.
D. Our Complete Justification
Romans 5:1
Believers are declared righteous by faith.
Not by performance.
Illustration
Imagine a debt too large to repay.
Christ stamped it:
“PAID IN FULL.”

3️⃣ THE PROOF OF THE GOSPEL
“He Was Buried… He Rose Again”
1 Corinthians 15:4

A. The Burial Confirmed His Death
Matthew 27:59–60
He did not merely faint.
He truly died.
B. The Resurrection Conquered Death
Romans 4:25
His resurrection proves the payment was accepted.
C. The Resurrection Gives Hope
1 Corinthians 15:20
Christ became the firstfruits.
Believers also shall live.
D. The Resurrection Guarantees Victory
1 Corinthians 15:57
Death has lost its sting.
Christ has won.
Illustration
The empty tomb is Heaven’s receipt.
The payment has been accepted forever.

4️⃣ THE PROCLAMATION OF THE GOSPEL
“Worth Living For—and Dying to Proclaim”
2 Corinthians 5:18–20

A. Proclaim It Boldly
Romans 1:16
Never be ashamed of the Gospel.
B. Preach It Faithfully
2 Timothy 4:2
Preach the Word.
Not opinions.
C. Preserve It Purely
Galatians 1:8–9
Never corrupt the Gospel with works.
Grace must remain grace.
D. Pass It On Passionately
2 Timothy 2:2
Teach faithful men.
Continue proclaiming Christ.
Illustration
A cure is useless if hidden.
The Gospel is Heaven’s cure for sin.
It must be shared.

📌 CONCLUSION

Paul did not tell believers to trust:
religion,
ceremonies,
water baptism,
church membership,
good works.

He declared one saving message:
Christ died for our sins.
He was buried.
He rose again the third day.
That is the Gospel by which believers are saved when received by faith (1 Corinthians 15:1–4; Ephesians 2:8–9).

📣 CALL TO ACTION

✅ Believe the Gospel
Acts 16:31
Trust Christ alone.
✅ Rest in His Finished Work
Romans 4:5
Stop trusting yourself.
✅ Rejoice in Grace
Romans 5:1–2
Live in assurance.
✅ Reach Others
2 Corinthians 5:20
Become an ambassador for Christ.

💡 FINAL THOUGHTS

The greatest message ever preached is not about becoming religious—it is about what Christ has already accomplished.

According to the Dispensational understanding, 1 Corinthians 15:1–4 summarizes the Gospel of the Grace of God entrusted to Paul for the Body of Christ. Salvation is received by grace through faith in Christ’s finished work, apart from works (Ephesians 2:8–9).
“Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again.”
That is the Gospel worth believing, worth living for, and worth proclaiming until He comes. ✝️📖