If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died. (vv.19-20)

Christ is risen! But is it true? Where’s the proof? The world and life-experience say there is no proof. In fact, if the great existentialist philosopher of the twentieth century Albert Camus is right, there is nothing in our world that isn’t arbitrary. Camus contends ultimately all there is to life is chaotic meaninglessness. There are no values unless we assert them for ourselves. But ultimately it does not matter. All there is in life is the constant flow of meaningless existence, filled with misery and evil, ultimately culminating in death. What’s the use?^[1] 

The resurrection matters to Christians…