But in the mind of St. Paul the Resurrection of Christ demands our resurrection also, and the two are so inseparable that “if there be no Resurrection of the dead, then Christ is not risen again” (I Corinthians 15:13). It is clear then that the general resurrection is so fundamental a doctrine in the Christian faith that no man who does not accept it can truly call himself a Christian. For St. Paul adds: “If Christ be not risen again, then is our preaching vain and your faith is also vain” (I Corinthians 15:17).
