1. The message of the Resurrection (15:1-11)

Paul’s purpose here is not to prove that the resurrection of Christ occurred. Both he and his hearers take that for granted. His purpose is to remind them of the centrality of Christ’s resurrection in the gospel. On this, despite their other differences, all Christians agree (v.11). As frequently in the letter, Paul stresses their common ground with Christians in all the churches (see 4:17; 7:17; 11:16; 14:33b, 36).