1 Corinthians 15:50-59

Now we move to inheriting the kingdom of God. Since resurrection applies, the past points about resurrection are applied to inheriting the kingdom of God.

When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true:

"Death has been swallowed up in victory."

"Where, O death, is your victory?

Where, O death, is your sting?"

The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

(v54-57, NIV)

How sweet is that? Such sweet words have such a lovely truth. Death has no victory over us. There is no sting in death. However, there is a sting in the sin. We shouldn't worry though because through Jesus we have victory. We do not labour in vain.

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

(v58, ESV)