Reasons to Rejoice Over Jesus’ Resurrection
1 Corinthians 15:12–19
1 Corinthians 15:54–57
If He is NOT Alive …
- Preaching about Jesus is senseless. Vs. 14
- Faith in Jesus is useless. Vs. 14
- All preachers and witnesses are liars or deceived. Vs. 15
- Everyone is still dead in their sins. Vs. 17
- All those who believed who have died are being punished forever. Vs. 18
- Christians should be the most pitied people on Earth. Vs. 19
Because He Lives
1. Vindication - The Gospel is True. Vs. 14-15
2. Forgiveness - There is Forgiveness of Sins. Vs. 17
Change of Destination Change of Life Paid by the shed blood on the cross.
3. Justification (Romans 4:25)
4. New Life in Christ (Romans 6:4)
5. Hope for the Future (1 Peter 1:3-4)
There is Hope. Vs. 19
- Living Hope
- Dying Hope
6. Access to God's Power (Ephesians 1:19-20)
7. Victory Over Death (1 Corinthians 15:54-57)
Promise of Resurrection to life for Believers (1 Corinthians 15:20-23)