Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ."

But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain.

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.