What would we lose if we there was no resurrection?

What would we lose if we there was no resurrection?

Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain.

For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures

Forming the Question

Forming the Question 1. Reminder of the Truth

Forming the Question 1. Reminder of the Truth 2. First Importance

Forming the Question 1. Reminder of the Truth 2. First Importance 3. The Gospel

Forming the Question 1. Reminder of the Truth 2. First Importance 3. The Gospel A. Death B. Burial C. Resurrection

What would we lose if we there was no resurrection?

But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.

More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God, for we have testified about God that he raised Christ from the dead. But he did not raise him if in fact the dead are not raised. For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either.

And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied.

Six things we would lose without the resurrection of Jesus Christ? 1. Powerless Preaching

Six things we would lose without the resurrection of Jesus Christ? 1. Powerless Preaching 2. Faith Would Be In Vain

Six things we would lose without the resurrection of Jesus Christ? 1. Powerless Preaching 2. Faith Would Be In Vain 3. Misrepresent God

Six things we would lose without the resurrection of Jesus Christ? 1. Powerless Preaching 2. Faith Would Be In Vain 3. Misrepresent God 4. No Forgiveness Of Sins

Six things we would lose without the resurrection of Jesus Christ? 1. Powerless Preaching 2. Faith Would Be In Vain 3. Misrepresent God 4. No Forgiveness Of Sins 5. No Hope of a Life to Come

Six things we would lose without the resurrection of Jesus Christ? 1. Powerless Preaching 2. Faith Would Be In Vain 3. Misrepresent God 4. No Forgiveness Of Sins 5. No Hope of a Life to Come 6. No Purpose In Life

But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.

Six things we gain through the resurrection of Jesus Christ? 1. A Bold Message to Share

Six things we gain through the resurrection of Jesus Christ? 1. A Bold Message to Share Application: Who are you sharing this message with today?

Six things we gain through the resurrection of Jesus Christ? 2. Our Faith Is Secure

Six things we gain through the resurrection of Jesus Christ? 2. Our Faith is Secure Application: Trust in the power of God in your life.

Six things we gain through the resurrection of Jesus Christ? 3. We can believe in the entirety of Scripture

Six things we gain through the resurrection of Jesus Christ? 3. We can believe in the entirety of Scripture Application: Immerse yourself in the Word of God.

Six things we gain through the resurrection of Jesus Christ? 4. Our sins are forgiven!

Six things we gain through the resurrection of Jesus Christ? 4. Our sins are forgiven! Application: Confess the sin that is in your life.

Six things we gain through the resurrection of Jesus Christ? 5. We can have hope in a life after death.

Six things we gain through the resurrection of Jesus Christ? 5. We can have hope in a life after death. Application: Choose to give your life to God.

Six things we gain through the resurrection of Jesus Christ? 6. We can have hope and purpose in this life.

Six things we gain through the resurrection of Jesus Christ? 6. We can have hope and purpose in this life. Application: Hold onto God and His promises

How are you responding to the resurrection in your life today?

God sent His Son, they called Him Jesus, He came to love, heal, and forgive; He lived and died to buy my pardon, An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives. Because He lives I can face tomorrow, Because He lives All fear is gone; Because I know He holds the future. And life is worth the living just because He lives.