Truths of the Resurrection
The Event: Luke 24:1-12
Truths about the Resurrection: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58
The Gospel Message:
- Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures (15:3)
- He was buried (15:4)
- He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures (15:4)
If there was no resurrection:
- Christ is dead (15:12-13)
- Our preaching is vain (15:14)
- Our faith is vain (15:14)
- We are liars (15:15)
- We are still in our sins (15:17)
- The dead in Christ are gone forever (15:18)
- We are of all men most miserable (15:19)
Because of the resurrection:
- We are assured that Jesus is the firstfruits of many others to be resurrected (15:22)
- We can have boldness to live our lives for Christ even unto death (15:29-32)
- We will have a bodily resurrection like that of Jesus Christ (15:35, 42-44)
- We know that death is a defeated foe (15:52-57)
FINAL TAKEAWAY: We can have confidence to stand firm in Christ and continue to labor for Him knowing that it is never in vain. (1 Corinthians 15:58)
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