1 Corinthians 15:12-19
A. Paul’s Argument: No Resurrection = No Hope
1. Proclaiming Christ is a Waste
2. Faith has No Real Effect
3. We are Lying about God
4. We are still in Our Sins
5. Those who have died have Perished
6. We have Only This Life
•So we should be pitied for suffering and sacrificing for something that is a lie
B. Paul’s Message: Jesus is the Resurrection and Life
1. Proclaiming Christ is Crucial
2. Faith is Effective
3. God’s Power and Word are True
4. We are Free from Sin in Christ
5. Death is not the End
6. We live for more than This Life
•So we should endure suffering and make sacrifices with eternal perspective
C. Don’t Waste the Resurrection
1. Receive Christ’s Forgiveness and Eternal Life
2. Remember, what you’re facing now isn’t the end of the Story
3. Sacrifice radically and Live boldly with Hope, Joy, Peace, and Freedom
Response
A. Salvation - If you haven’t trusted in Jesus for salvation, give your life to Him today!
B. Learn More and Pray - If you’re interested in the Resurrection but not sure if you believe, don’t stop now. We’d be glad to talk with you and provide other resources.
C. Rededicate your Life to Christ - If you believe in the power of the
Resurrection and have trusted in Jesus for salvation, don’t waste that
power at work in your life! Live fully for God each day!
D. Join a Church - Learn about the Resurrection by attending Emmaus during April and being our guest for a free Discover Emmaus Lunch on May 6th at 11:45am.
E. Tell Someone about the Hope of the Resurrection
