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Explore the significance of Jesus Christ's resurrection in this inspiring text, which delves into biblical references and teachings affirming the foundation of the Christian faith. Discover how Christ's victory over death gives believers a living hope, defeats Satan, and secures the foundation of the Gospel. Examine the implications of a faith centered on the risen Savior and the assurance it provides in facing life and death. Engage with the profound theological depth of the resurrection narrative and its transformative power in the lives of believers today.
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Because He Lives… We Know He is the Son of God Romans 1:3-4 Son Psalm 2:7 Acts 13:32-33 No corruption Psalm 16:8-11 Acts 2:24-31 Sign Matthew 12:38-40 Faith in the living Savior -Not dead works, Eph. 4:17-21 -Not dead doctrines, Matt. 24:23-24
Because He Lives… We Know Jesus has Power over Death John 11:25-26 Greater than the Grave John 2:18-22 Matthew 27:62-66 God’s power Ephesians 1:19-21 We do not fear death John 14:1-3
Because He Lives… Foundation of the Gospel is Secure 1 Corinthians 15:1-5 No “good news” without it Luke 24:17-24 Mark 16:14-15 No church without it Matthew 16:18 (Ephesians 1:22) Christ is the foundation 1 Corinthians 3:11
Because He Lives… Satan has been Defeated Genesis 3:15; Hebrews 2:14-17 Power of sin and death overwhelmed by Christ Abolished death 2 Timothy 1:10 Devil will forever be banished from life Revelation 20:10
Because He Lives… We have a Sure and Living Hope 1 Peter 1:3 Messiah’s resurrection gives us living hope 1 Peter 1:3 Victory over death Psalm 16:9-11 By Christ, we will be raised to eternal life John 11:25 (5:29)
If Christ Was Not Raised 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 Gospel Preaching is Vain Verse 14 (3-4) The gospel is deception without the resurrection Romans 10:15, 17 Message of Salvation Acts 10:40-42
If Christ Was Not Raised 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 Your Faith is Vain Verse 14 False faith 1 Cor. 15:17 Pitiful people 1 Cor. 15:19 Firstfruits 1 Corinthians 15:20 (Acts 26:23)
If Christ Was Not Raised 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 Apostles are False Witnesses Verse 15 Eyewitnesses Acts 1:8, 22; 2:32 3:15; 4:20; 22:14-15 Not a fable 2 Peter 1:16 They will be raised because of Christ 2 Corinthians 4:14
If Christ Was Not Raised 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 We have a False Hope Verse 18-19 (1 Pet. 1:3) That God will bring the dead with Jesus 1 Thess. 4:14 That God will raise dead saints 1 Corinthians 6:14
If Christ Was Not Raised 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 You are Still in Your Sins Verse 17 Not raised from sin’s death Colossians 2:12 Not justified Romans 4:25 Christ is not High Priest, Prophet and King 1 Peter 3:21-22
Christ has beenRaised 1 Corinthians 15:20 But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.