If No Easter

I. If there were no Easter, according to Scripture, life is _______________

1. We would have no grip on spiritual reality

2. We are stuck with a _______________ existence

3. _______________ is vain

4. All _______________ is vain

5. We are still in our _______________

6. _______________ wins

7. The _______________ is pitiable

II. Why believe in Easter

1. The _______________ says Christ arose

2. The risen Christ has _______________

- The absurdity of apostles dying for what they knoe was a lie

- The failure of gospel enemies to explain what happened

III. Since Easter is true..._________________________________________

1. We know Jesus is God's _______________

- He is either __________, __________, or ___________

2. We must get ready to _______________ Jesus

3. We must believe in Jesus with the _______________

4. We shall live forever

5. We should _______________ Christ with all out heart, soul, mind, and strength