I Am the Resurrection

Scott Risley

1 Thessalonians 4:13

Death is inevitable for all of us. We all will experience going through the grieving process of losing a loved one. Death has the ability to derail our faith or draw us closer to God. Through Jesus' resurrection of Lazarus we find God's perspective on death. God too is outraged and in anger over death. We also learn that death on this earth is not the end for those who have put their faith in Jesus Christ. He has provided the resurrection of the dead giving us hope in the face of death.

If There is No Resurrection

Jim Leffel

Ecclesiastes 3:11

The resurrection of Jesus Christ was the most important event in human history. The reality is that all people will make a choice about this fact. Paul makes it clear in his letter to the Corinthians that the existence of God and His resurrection is the one and only thing that prevents the human soul from collapsing into despair. For the believer in Christ, hope is the anchor for the soul that gives us assurance and endurance in this life.

The Resurrection

Jim Leffel

1 Corinthians 15:3-8

The historical accuracy of Jesus' resurrection is of utmost importance as it authenticates Jesus' teachings and his place as Lord. It's historicity is attested to from prophecy, logic within the Bible, and sources outside the material. It's essential for all of us to examine the evidence, understand how the resurrection affirms forgiveness through faith, and respond in faith.

Who is Jesus and What Did He Do?

Conrad Hilario

1 Corinthians 15:19-20

Around 60 A.D., Paul and Timothy wrote to the church in Colossae to clarify who Christ was. The first chapter of Colossians expounds on the incarnation of Christ, meaning that Jesus was both fully man and fully God. In order for humanity be fully redeemed, Jesus had to be both. How we view Christ's nature is critical to our salvation and the gospel message.

Glimpses of the New Heaven and New Earth

Conrad Hilario

Revelation 21:7-22:21

Common views of the afterlife include annihilationism, reincarnation, and soul sleep. However, Revelations gives a glimpse of heaven that is physical with elements of symbolism as well. New Jerusalem is described in detail as well as its new inhabitants. Several quotes from Randy Alcorn's Heaven are included to help the listener imagine what heaven will be like.

The Resurrection

Conrad Hilario

1 Corinthians 15:14-19

The resurrection of Christ is foundational to our faith. It is the final authority of Christ's plan to forgive the sins of humanity. The apostle Paul says if the resurrection didn't occur, our faith is useless. The eye witness accounts to Jesus' resurrection, the presence of women, and historical references are all examples of evidence for the resurrection. There are many proposed alternate explanations for the resurrection; each one is found to be inadequate. Christ has risen and is worthy of our faith.

The Resurrection

Scott Risley

Mark 16:3-4

The resurrection of Jesus Christ has been portrayed by some scholars as a nice parable for modern, rational people. If the resurrection was not a literal, historical event; however, the ramifications for Christianity and humanity as a whole would be life-altering, and so the evidence must be examined thoroughly. The accounts given in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John present a complete picture of the events that transpired on that Sunday, and through studying them skeptics and believers alike can gain a realistic and accurate perspective of the resurrection.

It all turns out to be true!

Dennis McCallum

John 20:1-31

Three days after Jesus' death on the cross, Mary Magdalene, John and Peter discover his tomb to be empty. Regarding the empty tomb, several theories have been posed to account for the event, but the most rational explanation that also explains the effects after the cross is that Jesus physically resurrected as he had predicted. Without this being true, Jesus' claims would be completely false, his followers would be liars and the Bible would be worthless. Since there is real evidence that his resurrection happened, then Jesus is true; he is the sole authoritative spokesman for God and God accepted his sacrifice as adequate. As a result, there is a basis for an afterlife and having a new life in Christ.

The God of the Bible

Jeff Gordon

Revelation 1:1-20

God communicates through John to write to the seven churches in Asia about their new standing in Christ and how they can anticipate His return. John's vision of Christ's deity and a closer look at the elements in the vision reveal Christ's power and motivations as the perfect sacrifice and ultimate master of death.