“The Christian Church and the Resurrection Continues”

Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-22

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-22

Introduction: Paul and various other New Testament writers carefully record the account of Jesus’ resurrection day.

“He rose again the third day” (1 Corinthians 15:4). That third day made a difference for all of humankind for all of eternity.

 

  I.   A historical reality.

         - Paul speculated on the possibility that Christ did not rise:  “If Christ be not           risen.”

         - If Christ had not risen.

         - Jesus’ resurrection on the third day makes a difference!

  II.   A theological necessity.

         - Full assurance of salvation.

         - The guarantee to the world that salvation is complete.

         - A testimony to Lordship.

  III.   An eschatological certainty.

         - Without Jesus there is no hope for a future life.

         - “Death is Dead”

         - Jesus rose from the dead, he defeated death.

 

The Christ who rose wants to come in your life today!