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...
This may seem an odd question. After all, the cross is at the heart of Christianity. Our sin deserves death (Romans 6:23), but Jesus shed his blood to pay the penalty for the sins...
16 For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised. 17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. 18...