The Doctrine of the Resurrection
Chris Hefner
Theological Implications of the Resurrection
- Jesus was “raised for our justification.” Romans 4:23-25
- Confession of faith in the risen Christ is necessary for salvation. Romans 10:9-10
- Church confession/hymn regarding the death and resurrection of Christ. 1 Cor. 15:3-9
- Death is swallowed in the victory of Christ’s resurrection. 1 Corinthians 15:54-58
- God’s resurrection power raised Christ from the dead, seated him above the powers, and is at work in us. Ephesians 1:19-23
Six Reasons We Can Believe in the Resurrection
- The resurrection best accounts for the empty tomb (Matt. 28:13)
- The body of Jesus has never been accounted for
- If the disciples took the body of Jesus, then they died for a hoax
- The first witnesses to the resurrection were not legally able to testify in court
- The drastic change in the disciples validates the resurrection story
- The rise of Christianity and advance of the church today is a powerful witness to the resurrection
Takeaways:
The resurrection changes everything
The resurrection gives help and hope to hurting people and the suffering church
The resurrection motivates us to help others find life before permanent death overtakes them
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