Why A Resurrection?

I. The Problem

Romans 5:12

Sin entered the world through Adam

Death entered because of sin

Death reigned because all have sinned

Death in our bodies - it lurks over us

Death in our relationships - primarily with God

Satan intended for death to separate us from God forever

Judgment - We are held accountable for our sin

Hebrews 9:27 “And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment,”

Death = Separation

Physical death - separation from body

Spiritual death - separation from God

Eternal death - separation for eternity (no hope)

II. The Solution

Romans 5:17–19

A substitution - Someone to take my place

must be perfect to counter my sin, must be able to apply to all sinners, must be a divine/human substitution

Hebrews 9:22, Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 3:18

2. The Resurrection

John 11:25–26 “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?””

III. Your Response

Romans 5:20–21

Repent

Acts 2:38, Acts 3:19.

Believe

John 3:16, John 3:36, John 20:31.

Confess

Romans 10:9, 1 John 4:15, Acts 4:12.