1 Corinthians 15

The Question That Has No Answer — a note on this chapter.

Which worship songs are based on 1 Corinthians 15?

There Is One Gospel (Live) — CityAlight (2022) 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
The central confession follows Paul’s description of the gospel as the foundation in which believers stand, centered on Christ’s death and resurrection. It also reflects Paul’s teaching that Christ’s resurrection guarantees the future resurrection of those who belong to him.
The God We Love (Nicene Creed) - Live — CityAlight (2025) 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
The sequence of Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection on the third day in fulfillment of Scripture closely follows Paul’s summary of the gospel.
What An Awesome God (with Michael W. Smith) [Song Session] — Phil Wickham (2026) 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
The compressed account of Christ dying for human guilt and rising from the grave on the following Sunday closely follows Paul's summary of the gospel: death for sins, burial, and resurrection on the third day.
Able — Phil Wickham (2026) 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
The account of Christ dying for sins and returning to life on the third day closely restates Paul’s summary of the gospel. The Friday-to-Sunday chronology makes the death-and-resurrection sequence especially specific.
What If I Told You (feat. Billy Graham) — Phil Wickham (2026) 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
The song closely follows Paul’s gospel summary: Christ dies for human sin and is raised on the third day. Its sequence and atoning interpretation make this more than a general reference to Christian belief.
Sing His Praise Again (Oh My Soul) — Bethel Music (2020) 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
The bridge compresses Christ's crucifixion, burial, and resurrection into the same gospel sequence summarized by Paul.
Come Home (live) — Brandon Lake (2024) 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
The prayer closely follows Paul's gospel summary: Christ died for human sin, was buried, and was raised on the third day.
Speak to the Mountains — Chris McClarney (2021) 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
The second verse summarizes the early Christian proclamation of Christ’s saving death and resurrection on the third day.
Thank You Jesus for the Blood — Charity Gayle (2021) 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
The account of Christ being buried, rising on the third day, and thereby defeating death closely follows Paul’s resurrection summary and triumph over death in this chapter.
Only One Worthy - Live — Jesus Culture (2023) 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
The song compresses Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection into the same sequence summarized by Paul as the heart of the gospel.
Borró (Gone) — Elevation Worship, Elevation Español (2020) 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
The song closely follows Paul’s creedal summary that Christ died for human sin and was raised from the dead. Its assurance that his sacrificial death was effective depends directly on his resurrection.
Apostles' Creed — Emu Music (2023) 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
The sequence of Christ suffering on behalf of sinners, being buried, and rising again closely follows Paul’s summary of the gospel.
I Still Believe — Building 429 (2018) 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
The bridge closely follows Paul's summary of the gospel: Christ died, was buried, and was raised on the third day. Its wording also reflects the historic Nicene confession built around these events.
I Serve a Savior — Josh Turner (2018) 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
The account of Christ dying for human sin, being placed in a grave, and rising again closely follows Paul's summary of the gospel.
I Believe — Gold City (2017) 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
The sequence of Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection on the third day closely follows Paul’s concise summary of the gospel.
Good News — Hillsong Worship, Alexander Pappas (2026) 1 Corinthians 15:4
The lyrics proclaim the resurrection of Jesus, which directly connects to the teaching that Christ died and was raised on the third day as stated in 1 Corinthians 15:4.
On That Day — CityAlight (2022) 1 Corinthians 15:20-26
The song closely follows Paul's argument that Christ's resurrection guarantees the future bodily resurrection of his people and marks the ultimate defeat of death. Christ's present reign and the believer's rising on the final day further align with this passage.
Christ Has Risen — HolyName (2025) 1 Corinthians 15:20
Paul presents the risen Christ as reigning until every enemy is placed beneath him and identifies death as the final enemy to be destroyed. The song condenses that resurrection victory into the image of Christ crushing death underfoot.
Christ Our Hope In Life And Death (Live) — Keith & Kristyn Getty & CityAlight & Sing! & Matt Boswell & Matt Papa & Bryan Fowler & Jordan Kauflin (2026) 1 Corinthians 15:20-26
The final verse grounds believers' resurrection in the living Christ and anticipates death's final destruction, matching Paul's extended teaching that Christ's resurrection guarantees theirs and that death is the last enemy to be defeated.
There is a Hope — Thrive Worship (2021) 1 Corinthians 15:20-23
The singer connects Christ's resurrection with the future resurrection of those who belong to him, closely reflecting Paul's teaching that Christ's rising guarantees theirs.
A Thousand Hallelujahs / I (We) Exalt Thee (Live at Team Night) — Hillsong Worship & Jad Gillies (2022) 1 Corinthians 15:20-23
The song connects Christ’s resurrection directly to the believer’s future resurrection, reflecting Paul’s teaching that those belonging to Christ will be raised because he rose as the firstfruits.
The Worship Medley: Reckless Love / O Come To The Altar / Great Are You Lord (feat. Davies) — Tauren Wells, Essential Worship, Davies (2020) 1 Corinthians 15:20
The repeated proclamation of Christ’s resurrection closely restates Paul’s declaration that Christ has been raised from the dead.
Christ Our Hope In Life and Death (feat. Sandra McCracken) — Steph Macleod & Sandra McCracken (2021) 1 Corinthians 15:20-26
The proclamation that the living Christ will raise his people and finally abolish death closely reflects Paul’s resurrection argument, where death is the last enemy Christ destroys.
His Heart Beats — Andrew Peterson (2018) 1 Corinthians 15:25-26
The bridge closely reproduces Paul’s declaration that Christ reigns until every enemy is subdued and that death is the final enemy to be destroyed. The song also draws on the chapter’s language of immortality and its triumphant challenge to death and the grave.
I Will Rise — Bethel Music (2020) 1 Corinthians 15:36-44
The song joins underground growth, burial, and eventual rising in the same way Paul uses a planted seed to explain death and resurrection. Its emphasis on life emerging according to God’s timing reinforces that resurrection imagery.
The Garden — Kari Jobe (2017) 1 Corinthians 15:36-38
The final chorus reads a seed's passage through apparent death into new life as an image of resurrection, closely matching Paul's seed analogy in his teaching on bodily resurrection.
1,000 Names — Phil Wickham (2021) 1 Corinthians 15:45-49
Identifying Jesus as a new Adam who restores humanity reflects Paul's contrast between the first Adam and Christ, the final Adam and heavenly man.
1,000 Names (Acoustic) — Phil Wickham (2022) 1 Corinthians 15:45-47
Jesus is identified as the new representative head of humanity, reflecting Paul's contrast between the first man and Christ, the last Adam and second man.
Death — ApologetiX (2022) 1 Corinthians 15:50-56
The song adopts Paul's personification and taunting of death, including the removal of its sting, within the same context of resurrection and immortality.
Ain't No Grave — Bethel Music (2019) 1 Corinthians 15:51-52
The combination of a final trumpet, the dead rising, and bodily deliverance from the grave closely reflects Paul's description of the resurrection at the last trumpet.
Jesus — Judikay (2024) 1 Corinthians 15:51-52
The song directly invokes Paul's description of believers being instantaneously transformed at the last trumpet when Christ returns.
Fear Of God — Brooke Ligertwood (2023) 1 Corinthians 15:51-53
The song closely follows Paul’s account of believers being transformed instantaneously at the final trumpet, when the dead are raised and mortal humanity receives immortality.
Out, Up & In — Stryper (2022) 1 Corinthians 15:51-52
The song directly invokes Paul’s description of believers being transformed instantaneously at the last trumpet. It applies that suddenness to the irreversible arrival of Christ and the removal of the prepared.
Idols — Kirk Franklin (2019) 1 Corinthians 15:51-52
The final trumpet is the distinctive resurrection image Paul uses for the moment when the dead are raised and believers are transformed.
Awake — Beckah Shae (2020) 1 Corinthians 15:52
The pre-chorus closely follows Paul’s description of the last trumpet, instantaneous transformation, and the raising of the dead at Christ’s coming.
Milk & Honey — Crowder (2021) 1 Corinthians 15:52
The bridge joins the sounding of the final trumpet with the dead being restored to life, closely matching Paul’s description of resurrection at the last trumpet.
Hear the Hallelujahs Roar - Live — CityAlight (2025) 1 Corinthians 15:54-55
The declaration that death has lost its sting directly adopts Paul's resurrection taunt over death's final defeat.
Victory On The Way — Housefires (2025) 1 Corinthians 15:54-57
The opening claim that Christ has defeated sin and death reflects Paul's declaration that God grants victory through Jesus Christ, overcoming death and the power associated with sin.
Even Though I Walk - Live — Bethel Music (2025) 1 Corinthians 15:54-57
The bridge adapts Paul’s taunt against death and the grave, grounding its confidence in Christ’s victory over death.
Dwelling Place — AWAKE84 (2024) 1 Corinthians 15:54-55
The declaration that death's sting has been defeated directly paraphrases Paul's celebration of resurrection victory over death.
Arrowheads — American Arson (2023) 1 Corinthians 15:54-55
The outro presents death as consumed in victory and deprived of its sting, closely following Paul’s declaration about resurrection’s final defeat of death.
The Sacrament — Becoming the Archetype (2022) 1 Corinthians 15:54-55
The final verse explicitly invokes the scriptural proclamation that death has been swallowed up and deprived of its sting, adapting Paul’s resurrection victory language.
Even Though I Walk (Live) — Bethel Music & Hannah McClure (2024) 1 Corinthians 15:54-57
The bridge reworks Paul's taunt against death and the grave, presenting their defeat as the victory accomplished through Christ.
Empty as the Grave — Josiah Queen (2023) 1 Corinthians 15:54-57
The chorus closely paraphrases Paul's declaration that death's sting has been defeated and that God grants victory through Jesus Christ.
The Glory Of God — ECCOS & TAYA (2026) 1 Corinthians 15:54-57
The bridge directly adopts Paul's taunt against defeated death and connects its lost power with the victory God gives through Jesus Christ.
You Are I Am — Sanctus Real (2025) 1 Corinthians 15:54-57
The bridge invokes Paul's description of death losing its sting and immediately associates that defeat with Christ's resurrection and the victory God provides through him.
Freedom — xander. & Sam Rivera & Mike Teezy (2025) 1 Corinthians 15:54-57
The removal of death’s sting invokes Paul’s celebration of God’s victory over death through Jesus Christ.
Champion — Red Hands (2026) 1 Corinthians 15:54-57
The repeated claim that Jesus defeated sin and the grave closely reflects Paul's proclamation that death has been overcome and victory comes through Jesus Christ.
All Shall Be Well — Tenth Avenue North (2024) 1 Corinthians 15:54-55
The bridge directly adopts Paul's taunt against death in his account of the resurrection's final victory over mortality.
We've Never Seen It — Todd Galberth (2025) 1 Corinthians 15:54-57
The denial that death possesses ultimate power or that the grave can win echoes Paul's resurrection taunt, where death and the grave are deprived of final victory through Jesus Christ.
Christ The True And Better — Keith & Kristyn Getty (2023) 1 Corinthians 15:54-55
The challenge directed at death and its sting directly draws from Paul’s proclamation of resurrection victory.
No Deficit — Sam Purpose (2021) 1 Corinthians 15:54-57
The description of the risen Christ conquering sin and overcoming the grave closely follows Paul’s declaration that death has been consumed by victory through Jesus Christ.
Hope Is Awake — Austin Stone Worship (2022) 1 Corinthians 15:54-55
The chorus and second verse closely reproduce Paul’s declaration that death is consumed by victory and has lost its sting through Christ’s resurrection.
Raise a Hallelujah — Bethel Music (2019) 1 Corinthians 15:54-57
The chorus summarizes Paul's proclamation that death has lost its victory through the risen Jesus.
Fly — Big Daddy Weave (2019) 1 Corinthians 15:54-57
The expectation that mortality and grief will be consumed by victory closely echoes Paul's proclamation of resurrection triumph over death.
Lost In Your Love - Live — Jesus Culture (2023) 1 Corinthians 15:54-55
The rhetorical challenge to death directly echoes Paul’s celebration of death’s defeat through resurrection.
Christ Is One With Me — John Mark Pantana (2019) 1 Corinthians 15:54-57
The pairing of death with its sting recalls Paul's resurrection taunt, in which Christ's victory deprives death of its power.
Be My Defender — Jordan St. Cyr (2021) 1 Corinthians 15:54-57
Identifying Jesus as the source of triumph over death closely reflects Paul’s declaration that God grants victory over death through Jesus Christ.
Praise the King — Jaci Velasquez (2017) 1 Corinthians 15:54-57
The bridge directly adopts Paul’s rhetorical taunt against death, presenting Christ’s resurrection as the victory that removes death’s power.
More Than Conquerors — Steven Curtis Chapman (2016) 1 Corinthians 15:54-55
The second verse addresses death and the grave with Paul's resurrection taunt, presenting death as deprived of both victory and sting and ultimately overcome by life.
Pure Exaltation — Vertical Worship (2020) 1 Corinthians 15:54-57
The bridge closely reflects Paul's declaration that God grants victory through Jesus over death and the grave, whose power is bound to sin.
Praise the King - Live — Corey Voss (2018) 1 Corinthians 15:54-57
The bridge directly adopts Paul's rhetorical taunt against death in his teaching on resurrection victory. Its language about death losing both victory and sting unmistakably identifies this passage.
Christ Is Risen, He Is Risen Indeed — Keith & Kristyn Getty & Shane & Shane & Sing! (2020) 1 Corinthians 15:54-57
The opening uses Paul's distinctive image of death having a sting and presents Christ's resurrection as the victory that overcomes it.
Death Where Is Your Sting — Cory Asbury (2018) 1 Corinthians 15:54-57
The chorus directly adopts Paul's taunt against death and the grave within his teaching on resurrection victory.
I Know A Name - Live — Elevation Worship (2025) 1 Corinthians 15:55
The song directly adopts Paul's rhetorical challenge to death and the grave within his teaching on Christ's resurrection and the resurrection of believers.
I Know A Name — Elevation Worship (2025) 1 Corinthians 15:55
The repeated rhetorical challenge to death and the grave directly quotes Paul's resurrection taunt, which announces their defeat through Christ.
I Know a Name — Brandon Lake (2025) 1 Corinthians 15:55
The song directly quotes the rhetorical question about death's sting and victory, echoing the sentiments found in 1 Corinthians 15:55, which proclaims victory over death through Christ.
Miracle Child — Brandon Lake (2023) 1 Corinthians 15:55
The chorus directly adopts Paul's taunt against death in his teaching on bodily resurrection and Christ's victory over mortality.
Still the King — Chris Tomlin (2025) 1 Corinthians 15:55-57
The lyrics reflect on the theme of victory over death, paralleling the message of 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, where Paul speaks of death being swallowed up in victory.
Fighting For Us — Hillsong Worship (2025) 1 Corinthians 15:55-57
The song directly quotes the rhetorical questions about death's triumph and sting, echoing Paul's declaration of victory over death in 1 Corinthians.
Wondrous Cross — Phil Wickham (2026) 1 Corinthians 15:55
The song directly quotes the rhetorical question about death's sting, which is a clear reference to the biblical passage that triumphantly declares the defeat of death.
Fighting For Us - Live — Hillsong Worship (2026) 1 Corinthians 15:55
The song directly quotes the rhetorical questions about death's triumph and sting, which are found in 1 Corinthians 15:55, emphasizing the victory over death through Christ.
The Lamb's Book of Life - Live From Passion 2025 — Brett Younker & Passion & Rachel Halbach & Chidima (2025) 1 Corinthians 15:55
The lyrics pose a rhetorical question about death's sting, which echoes the sentiment found in 1 Corinthians, where the victory over death through Christ is celebrated.
Where Oh Where — ELEVATION RHYTHM (2025) 1 Corinthians 15:55
The song references the rhetorical question about death's sting, which directly echoes the passage where Paul triumphantly declares the victory over death.
WORTHY — Zauntee (2025) 1 Corinthians 15:55-57
The mention of death being defeated and the empty grave reflects the themes of victory over death and resurrection found in 1 Corinthians, where Paul speaks about the defeat of death through Christ.
Resurrection Hope — Aaron Williams (2025) 1 Corinthians 15:55
The song directly quotes the rhetorical question about death's sting, echoing the Apostle Paul's proclamation of victory over death in 1 Corinthians 15.
Christ The Lord Is Risen Today — Tommee Profitt (2026) 1 Corinthians 15:55
The song directly quotes the rhetorical question about death's sting, echoing the Apostle Paul's declaration of victory over death in his letter to the Corinthians.
Hallelujah — Matt Crocker (2025) 1 Corinthians 15:55-57
The song reflects the victory over death, paralleling the declaration found in 1 Corinthians about death being swallowed up in victory, emphasizing the triumph of Christ over the grave.
See the Light — Hillsong Worship (2020) 1 Corinthians 15:55
The third verse repeats Paul’s triumphant challenge to death following his teaching about resurrection and victory through Christ.
Northside — Project Pat & Jackie Hill Perry (2025) 1 Corinthians 15:55-57
Pat echoes Paul’s taunt against death in the resurrection chapter, presenting Christ’s victory as the removal of death’s ultimate power.
Our God Is Alive — Austin Stone Worship (2020) 1 Corinthians 15:55
The song directly adopts Paul’s taunt against death in his teaching on bodily resurrection and Christ’s victory over mortality.
Living God — Red Rocks Worship (2021) 1 Corinthians 15:55
The final bridge directly invokes Paul’s taunt against death in his teaching on bodily resurrection and Christ’s victory over mortality.
Christ Is Risen — Phil Wickham (2018) 1 Corinthians 15:55
The bridge directly adopts Paul’s rhetorical challenge to death after his teaching about resurrection and the believer’s victory through Christ.
Finally Free — ELEVATION RHYTHM (2025) 1 Corinthians 15:57
The song explicitly references the victory given by God through Jesus Christ, aligning closely with the message of 1 Corinthians 15:57, which speaks of God granting victory over death.
Second To None — Tauren Wells & Miles Minnick (2025) 1 Corinthians 15:57
The lyrics reference the concept of victory attributed to God, echoing the declaration in 1 Corinthians 15:57 that thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
My Labour is Not in Vain - Live — CityAlight (2025) 1 Corinthians 15:58
The song’s central assurance closely restates Paul’s conclusion that steadfast work performed in the Lord is not futile.

1 Corinthians 15 (King James Version)

¹ Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;

² By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.

³ For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;

⁴ And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

⁵ And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:

⁶ After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.

⁷ After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.

⁸ And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.

⁹ For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

¹⁰ But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

¹¹ Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed.

¹² Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?

¹³ But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen:

¹⁴ And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.

¹⁵ Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not.

¹⁶ For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised:

¹⁷ And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins.

¹⁸ Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.

¹⁹ If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.

²⁰ But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.

²¹ For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.

²² For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

²³ But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming.

²⁴ Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.

²⁵ For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.

²⁶ The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.

²⁷ For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him.

²⁸ And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.

²⁹ Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead?

³⁰ And why stand we in jeopardy every hour?

³¹ I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our LORD, I die daily.

³² If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not? let us eat and drink; for to morrow we die.

³³ Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

³⁴ Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.

³⁵ But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come?

³⁶ Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die:

³⁷ And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain:

³⁸ But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body.

³⁹ All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds.

⁴⁰ There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.

⁴¹ There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory.

⁴² So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:

⁴³ It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:

⁴⁴ It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.

⁴⁵ And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.

⁴⁶ Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.

⁴⁷ The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven.

⁴⁸ As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly.

⁴⁹ And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.

⁵⁰ Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.

⁵¹ Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,

⁵² In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

⁵³ For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

⁵⁴ So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

⁵⁵ O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?

⁵⁶ The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.

⁵⁷ But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

⁵⁸ Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.