The Resurrection of Jesus

1 Corinthians 15: 3 -- 11

Introduction

1.      In thousands of pulpits today the resurrection of Jesus will be mentioned by people who do not believe the body of Jesus came out of the tomb

2.      Thousands of people today will give lip service to God while living as though Jesus were still dead

3.      We say with Peter, "This Jesus God raised up again" (Acts 2: 32)

4.      Atheists believe that improbable things have happened by chance, but we believe that the improbable has happened by the power of God, and the improbable has thus become the probable  

Discussion

1.      There is a real resurrection of Jesus because there was a real sacrifice for sins

a.       Abel did not sacrifice a sheep because he had too many sheep – Heb 9:22  

b.      Noah did not sacrifice animals from the Ark because he had too many animals (Genesis 8)  

c.       Abraham did not take Isaac to Mount Moriah because he had too many sons (Genesis 22)  

d.      God did not sacrifice Jesus at Golgotha because he had too many sons (John 3:16)  

e.       Jesus’ sacrifice was once for all (Hebrews 9:26)  

2.      There is a real resurrection of Jesus because God is real

a.       God spoke at Mount Sinai so that Israel would know that God was real (Exodus 20)  

b.      God spoke at the baptism of Jesus so that Israel would know that God was real (Matthew 3:17)  

c.       God opened the tomb and brought forth Jesus so that the world would know that God was real  

d.      1 Cor 15:5-8  

3.      There is a real resurrection of Jesus because there will be a real resurrection of people

a.       John 5:28, 29  

b.      Matt 25:31-33  

c.       2 Cor 5:10  

d.      Rev 20:11-15  

Conclusion

1.      If you love God today, you should love Him tomorrow

2.      If you believe in Jesus today, you should obey the gospel today

3.      One obeys the gospel by dying to sin, by being buried in baptism, and by living a new life (Romans 6: 1-4)

4.      Only Jesus can deliver you from the power of sin and death