Charles Spurgeon's "Morning & Evening" October 18th Morning “If there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen.” 1 Corinthians 15:1-18 The apostle Paul has collected the evidence of our Lords resurrection, and has drawn from it the grand doctrine of the resurrection of all believers. His wonderful words have cheered mourners in all ages, and confirmed the faith of the saints. Let us read with deep attention 1 Corinthians 15:1-18. 1 Corinthians 15:1-7 This, then, is the gospel. It consists in great facts. Christ died for our sins, he has made atonement for our transgressions; Christ was buried and has risen from the dead; this is the gospel in a nutshell; those who heartily believe these facts, and rely upon the risen substitute for sinners, are saved. 1 Corinthians 15:1-7 Paul goes on to say that Jesus really rose, 1 Corinthians 15:1-7 Cephas or Peter 1 Corinthians 15:1-7 Nothing in history was ever better attested. The witnesses had nothing to gain, ...