Jack Gutknecht Supporter Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Good question, Dandam! First, see the context of 1 Corinthians 15. When Paul cries, “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” he is echoing Hosea 13:14 as a taunt song over death’s coming destruction in Christ. The sting of death is sin and the power of sin is the law, but in Christ that sting is pulled and the law’s condemning power is broken, so you can face suffering, aging, and even martyr-like costs in ministry without ultimate dread.​

"Therefore," Paul starts off with, 3 verses later (1 Corinthians 15:58). "When you see the word, 'therefore,' in the Bible, you should stop and see what it is 'there for'." --Joy Fellowship Worship Center (sermon).
Within 1 Corinthians, “the work of the Lord” especially means labor that advances the gospel and builds up the church. That includes things like: pursuing unity instead of factions, using spiritual gifts to edify others, loving with patient, First Corinthians 13–type love, surrendering personal rights for others’ good, ordered worship, evangelism, and strengthening believers in sound doctrine. You can do it, man!

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