Foundational Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15: 3-23
Death is not the end. It is just a beginning of a different kind of life.
The significance of the Resurrection:
- It testifies that Jesus was the first fruit from the dead.
- It testifies that Jesus died for our sins.
- It testifies that Jesus came to earth, died, and was raised from the dead.
- It testifies that if there is no resurrection from the dead, then our preaching and faith are empty, futile. We are still in sin.
More scriptures:
- John 5: 28-29
- Revelation 20: 12-15
- Revelation 20: 12-15
- Matthew 22: 31-32
- Romans 4: 22- 25; 10:9
- 1 Corinthians 15: 12-17; 15: 32 - 38; 15: 42-44
Death is the greatest equalizer.
CHANGES HAPPEN IN THE BODY IN THE RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD:
1. Sown in corruption, raised in incorruption. The real us is not our physical body.
2. Sown in dishonor, raised in glory
3. Sown in weakness, raised in power
4. Sown in natural, raised in spiritual
- Our inward man is being renewed day by day.
- Incorruptible body (glorified body).
- Make the right choice: Life or Death.
Those Who Died In Christ
1 Thessalonians 4: 13-17
- The resurrection of the dead means to be with Christ forever.
- Those who are alive and remain will be caught up (raptured) together to meet with the Lord.
- Make sure to live in Christ and for Christ.
