A Savior Rises

Jesus emerges from the grave as the victor over death and hell.

Exploration of 1 Corinthians 15. looking at the significance of the Resurrection of Jesus

Jesus Redeems “Death”

Hebrews 2:14 “14 Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil,”

1 Corinthians 15:3–8 ESV

3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, 5 and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. 6 Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. 7 Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. 8 Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me.

Paul lays out the eye-witness testimony of those who saw Jesus alive.

The fact that Jesus is alive is the foundation for the redemption of Paul’s life.

How does Jesus redeem “death”?

Formerly:

a destination

a punishment

Now:

a pit stop

a gateway to eternal life (for believers)

Why It Matters

(READ 15:16-19)

The power and meaningfulness of the Christian faith rests upon the Resurrection.

In His resurrection, Jesus demonstrates:

His authority over death and the grave

the sufficiency of His sacrifice (receipt of payment)

Picture/promise of our destiny-

raised to eternal life

raised to eternal death- (Dan 12:2)

Promised Destiny

(READ 15:20-26)

Christ is the “firstfruits”

Christ is the second Adam

then us

then the kingdom

How can you have eternal life?

Romans 10:9–13 “9 …if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. 11 For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. 13 For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.””