We are saved by believing the one gospel Paul preached—that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again (1 Corinthians 15:1-4).
In 1 Corinthians 15:1-2, Paul says it is by the gospel that you are saved, if you keep in memory what he preached. Les Feldick stresses that salvation is not glib or undefined—you must know what you believe, because believing in vain is possible.
1 Corinthians 15:1-4 — Paul's declaration of the gospel is the clear scriptural answer to how we are saved.
In 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Paul declares "the gospel"—not a gospel—which he preached, which the Corinthians received, and in which they stand. It is by that gospel that they are saved, with the condition that they keep in memory what was preached, unless they have believed in vain. The content of that saving gospel is plain: Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, He was buried, and He rose again the third day according to the scriptures. This is the scriptural basis for salvation by the gospel.
Les Feldick emphasizes the singularity of the gospel: there is only one. In 1 Corinthians 15:1 Paul declares "the gospel," not "a gospel" (Clip 1). Les teaches that this gospel is what saves a person—it is by the gospel that you are saved—and believers stand positionally in it (Clips 1, 3, 4, 5). He warns that many people "believe" without knowing what they believe; salvation is not a glib concept, and we must know what the Book says and what God requires (Clips 1, 2). For Les, the gospel is the finished work of the cross: Christ crucified, buried, and risen, with the shed blood implied (Clip 7). He calls 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 the one portion of Scripture that lays out the gospel completely, clearly, and simply (Clip 5).
Les Feldick points out that Paul writes "the gospel," not "a gospel." He says that indicates it is singular—there is only one gospel. He also says there is only one plan of salvation in our Bible for us today, and that is by believing the gospel.
The gospel is the body of truth found in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. Les Feldick says this portion of Scripture lays out the gospel so completely, clearly, and yet so simply. He defines it as the finished work of the cross: Christ was crucified, buried, and rose from the dead, with the shed blood implied.
Paul writes that you are saved "if you keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain." Les Feldick says this means you need to know what you believe—salvation is not just something glib. Too many people don't know what they believe, and that can mean believing in vain.
Les teaches that believing in vain happens when people believe something without understanding the gospel. He says a lot of people believe, but they don't know what they believe. The gospel has to be understood and kept in memory.
Paul Brought the Saving Gospel to the Corinthians
Les says Paul was the one who brought the Corinthians the gospel, and that gospel had the salvation power to bring them out of paganism and idolatry.
One Gospel and the Need to Know What You Believe
Les teaches that Paul's "the gospel" is singular—there is only one—and that we must know what we believe because salvation is not glib.
The Saving Gospel in 1 Corinthians 15
Les says the gospel we must believe for eternal life is 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, and it is by that gospel we are saved—if we understand it and don't believe in vain.
Only One Plan of Salvation
Les teaches there is only one plan of salvation for us today—believing the gospel—and you must keep it in memory and know what you believe.
Gospel Makes Salvation Possible
Les says the gospel makes salvation possible, but we must keep in memory and know what we have believed, lest we believe in vain.
1 Corinthians 15 Clearly Defines the Gospel
Les says 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 lays out the gospel completely, clearly, and simply, and that salvation is based on the gospel.
Standing on the Gospel
Les says you stand on this gospel—the one gospel of 1 Corinthians 15—and by it you are saved, so you won't have to worry about eternity.
The Finished Work of the Cross
Les defines the saving gospel as Christ crucified, buried, and risen—the finished work of the cross, with the shed blood implied.
1 Corinthians 15:1-4: Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
Paul's concise summary of the saving gospel: Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again.
We are saved by believing the gospel Paul declared in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4—the gospel that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again the third day. Les Feldick teaches this is the one gospel by which you stand, and you must know what you believe.
Les teaches that believing in vain happens when a person believes in something without really knowing what they believe. The gospel must be kept in memory and understood, or the faith is not genuine.
Yes, according to Les Feldick. Paul uses "the gospel," not "a gospel," indicating it is singular. It is the gospel by which believers are saved.
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