New Testament · 1 Corinthians 15

What does 1 Corinthians chapter 15 mean?

A clear, faithful look at 1 Corinthians 15 — context, content, and Christ.

Summary of 1 Corinthians 15

1 Corinthians chapter 15 continues the unfolding story of 1 Corinthians, written by Paul (c. AD 55). To grasp this chapter, read it slowly in context, watch what it reveals about God, and trace how it connects to the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Key takeaway

1 Corinthians 15 invites us to know God better and respond in faith. As you read, ask: What does this passage say about who God is, who I am, and what I'm called to do?

How 1 Corinthians 15 fits the whole book

Paul addresses divisions, sexual ethics, worship, spiritual gifts, and the resurrection in a struggling church. Chapter 15 of 1 Corinthians contributes to this larger story by deepening one or more of the book's themes — for example, god's character and glory and sin, grace, and redemption.

Anchor verse from 1 Corinthians

"Faith, hope, and love... but the greatest of these is love."
1 Corinthians 13:13