1 Corinthians 15:1-2
What is written? (ESV)
Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain.
What does it say?
Paul reminds the Corinthian brethren of the word, the Gospel of Christ, that they believed and is currently saving them. It will continue to save them as long as they remain in it (“hold fast”).
What is its immediate context?
Paul is about to make his great defense of the resurrection of Christ.
How 1 Corinthians 15:1-2 is applied across Bible answers
Can we lose our salvation?
A Christian is "being saved" by remaining obedient to the word of Christ. If they don't continue to "stand" in it or "hold fast" to it, their salvation is "vain" (without purpose/cause/success).
Does your belief determine your behavior?
Paul clearly states their belief could be in vain if they do not "hold fast to the word".
What saves you eternally?
Our belief in the word and our continuing to "hold fast" to it is what saves us.
