1 Corinthians 15: The Resurrection

Paul restates the gospel that Christ died for sins, was buried, and was raised, then lists the witnesses to the risen Christ. If Christ is not raised faith is futile, but he is the firstfruits, and believers will be raised with imperishable bodies as death is finally defeated.

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In 1 Corinthians 15:29, Paul mentions a practice of some being "baptized for the dead" as part of his argument. What point is he using this reference to make?

That this practice was one Paul actively commanded the Corinthians to beginThat baptism itself is unnecessary for salvationThat this practice would make no sense at all if the dead are not raisedThat every believer is required to be baptized on behalf of a deceased relative