Culmination & Victory of the Journey

Matt. 28: 1-15; Mark 16: 1-13; Luke 24: 1-12; John 20: 1-29

• Culmination of the Journey – the Resurrection!

1 Corinthians 15

• The Resurrection message v. 1-11

• Good news that is preached

• Good news that is believed

• Good news that is verified

• The Resurrection questioned v. 12-19

The logical consequences IF it is not true.

• The Resurrection theology v. 20-28

• He is risen indeed!

• He is the ‘firstfruits’.

• The Resurrection confused v. 29-49

     • Baptism for the dead?
     • How are they raised?
     • What kind of body do you have?

• Victory of the Journey v. 50-57

     • The glorious hope

     • We will not all die

     • But we will all be changed

Perishable to Imperishable

Mortal to Immortal

     • The absolute victory

     • Sin, death and the law are vanquished

     • Found only in Jesus Christ

Next steps in our journey: “Therefore, . . .”

     • . . . what I believe has great impact on how I behave!

     • . . . the certainty of resurrection gives me great confidence!

     • . . . because Christ lives my life and work for Him has eternal meaning and purpose!