A curious verse

There is nothing like 1 Corinthians 15.  It is a power packed instruction on the reality of the Resurrection.  Coupled with the end-times encouragement of the 1 Corinthians 15:50-58, it is a treasure to consider on the Christian walk.  There is, however a curious verse in this passage. It makes you stop and go, HUH?
Is that really true?  I'm glad it does because the Bible should make us think. Here is the verse.

If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. (1 Cor 15:19)

Wow, what a statement.  If there were no afterlife.  If death were the end.  What would be the use?  Some have argued that "It's been worth just having the Lord in my life." In the 70s, they even sang a song about it. The Bible declares that Christ's presence in our life is anchored to the reality of the Resurrection.  

The Christian life has no basis without the power of the Resurrection. It goes beyond mere theology.  Christ's resurrection is the guarantee of ours. The blessings of this life are predicated on the hope of eternal life.  Praise God! 

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