1 Corinthians 15:29-34
29 “For otherwise, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why then are they baptized for them? 30 Why are we also in danger every hour? 31 I affirm, brothers and sisters, by the boasting in you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, that I die daily. 32 If from human motives I fought with wild beasts at Ephesus, what good is it to me? If the dead are not raised, let’s eat and drink, for tomorrow we die. 33 Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good morals.” 34 Sober up morally and stop sinning, for some have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame.”
Baptized for the dead: While the language is obscure, Paul’s point is not some odd theology of being baptized for dead saints. Paul is speaking of the futility of being baptized in the name of a dead teacher. If the resurrection is false, the baptism is worthless.
I die daily: Paul is speaking of his constant suffering under persecution. Paul lived in almost constant physical danger for the Gospel.
If the dead are not raised: If Christ has not been raised, then we ought to live completely different lives according to worldly passions. But the resurrection did happen and therefore we ought to live in light of this.
