By the Grace of God

The sermon begins with Paul's reminder in 1 Corinthians 15:1-2, where he reiterates the Gospel that the Corinthian believers have received. Pastor Nguyễn Văn Huệ emphasizes that salvation is not abstract but requires genuine faith and steadfastness in the Gospel. This is not optional but demands real commitment; faith without holding fast to the Gospel is useless. The sermon establishes its central message: the Gospel and God's grace are inseparable.

The second section presents the core content of the Gospel: Christ died for our sins according to Scripture (1 Corinthians 15:3-5). Paul lists the evidence of Christ's resurrection—appearing to over five hundred believers, to James, to the apostles, and finally to Paul himself (1 Corinthians 15:6-8). These witnesses were not abstract ideas but living people, most of whom were still alive when Paul wrote. Christ's resurrection is not a mere historical event but the foundation of all Christian faith.

The third section reveals the greatest transformation: Paul was once a persecutor of the Church (1 Corinthians 15:9), but God's grace transformed him into one of the greatest apostles. Pastor emphasizes that all of Paul's work—accomplishing more than other apostles—was not due to his own strength but to God's grace working with him (1 Corinthians 15:10). This is clear evidence that God's grace has the power to transform enemies into servants.

The final section applies the message to reality: Christ's resurrection is not an isolated revelation but the cornerstone of the Gospel that all believers affirm (1 Corinthians 15:11). If Christ did not rise from the dead, then neither can those who have died rise (1 Corinthians 15:12-13). Pastor teaches that faith in Christ's resurrection guarantees the resurrection of all believers. The sermon concludes with a call for believers to hold fast to this Gospel, for salvation is entirely by God's grace, not by human effort.