The stinger of death

Con Campbell | 1 June, 2008

Con Campbell contemplates a pointed little part of Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians.

“The sting of death is sin”: that’s what 1 Corinthians 15:56 tells us. Appearing at the end of a wonderful discussion about the resurrection of Christ and the hope of resurrection for those who trust in him, this little phrase can cause Christians much confusion. In what sense is the sting of death sin? (more…)

The view from here: How the resurrection changes your life

Thought

Peter Bolt | 11 November, 1999

In an article in the previous Briefing, we considered how the resurrection of Jesus confirmed his Lordship over all creation and changed the eternal fortunes of those who believe in him. In this second article, we look at how the resurrection changes the lives of Christ’s followers here and now. What impact does our belief in ‘the death of death’ have on the way we think and act?

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