The Risen Christ (2)
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The Risen Christ
John 11:25, 26
The greatest words to man are—Christ Is Risen! Many thought death was the end of Christ and His ministry. However, He rose from the dead as He promised. Forty days after His resurrection He ascended into heaven (Acts 1:11).
I. THE PERSON
I. THE PERSON
“I am the resurrection and the life.”
A. Salvation (2 Corinthians 5:17). With salvation comes a complete change in our outlook.
A. Salvation (2 Corinthians 5:17). With salvation comes a complete change in our outlook.
B. Sustainer. Not only does he save us from sin He keeps us from falling away from Him (1 Peter 1:5; Jude 24; 2 Tim. 1:12).
B. Sustainer. Not only does he save us from sin He keeps us from falling away from Him (1 Peter 1:5; Jude 24; 2 Tim. 1:12).
II. THE PLAN
II. THE PLAN
“He that believeth in me.”—Man must believe in his heart (Rom. 10:9, 10). When he does this he will practice the teachings of Christ.
A. Practice by having faith (Heb. 11:1). Though we can’t see God we must believe in Him (Heb. 11:6). Increase your faith (Rom. 10:17).
A. Practice by having faith (Heb. 11:1). Though we can’t see God we must believe in Him (Heb. 11:6). Increase your faith (Rom. 10:17).
B. Practice by being faithful. The Bible warns us to be faithful until death (Rev. 2:10).
B. Practice by being faithful. The Bible warns us to be faithful until death (Rev. 2:10).
C. Practice by fellowship. We must have fellowship with the Lord as well as with one another (1 John 1:7).
C. Practice by fellowship. We must have fellowship with the Lord as well as with one another (1 John 1:7).
III. THE PROMISE
III. THE PROMISE
“Though he were dead, yet shall he live.”
A. A life of happiness (Ps. 16:11). Happiness can be achieved only by being satisfied. Man cannot be satisfied until he knows Christ.
A. A life of happiness (Ps. 16:11). Happiness can be achieved only by being satisfied. Man cannot be satisfied until he knows Christ.
B. A life of hope (Rom. 6:23). Though the wages of sin is death, God’s gift is eternal life. Death is not the end to the Christian—it’s the start of eternal life.
B. A life of hope (Rom. 6:23). Though the wages of sin is death, God’s gift is eternal life. Death is not the end to the Christian—it’s the start of eternal life.
IV. THE POWER
IV. THE POWER
“And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.”
A. The provision (Isa. 53:5). Christ’s death brought life to mankind.
A. The provision (Isa. 53:5). Christ’s death brought life to mankind.
B. The promise (John 5:24). By believing in Christ we pass from death to life. Faith in Christ means we will not stand with the condemned at judgment (Rev. 20:11–15).
B. The promise (John 5:24). By believing in Christ we pass from death to life. Faith in Christ means we will not stand with the condemned at judgment (Rev. 20:11–15).
C. The plan (Isa. 55:7). Man must be willing to abandon wickedness and trust in Christ.
C. The plan (Isa. 55:7). Man must be willing to abandon wickedness and trust in Christ.
We often sing, “You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart.” When He lives within us we will have peace (John 14:27). We will have a peaceful mind (Phil. 4:7). When Christ is with us we need not be afraid (Ps. 23:4).
Croft M. Pentz, Sermon Outlines for Special Days, Sermon Outline Series (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1979).