Celebrating the Power of Christ's Resurrection

Christ is described as the first fruits of the resurrection from the dead. Meaning that his resurrection is a precursor to the resurrection that all believers will experience. 1 Corinthians 15 verse 1-4. Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which you stand, by which you also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you, unless you believed in vain. [00:02:45]

Paul now writes a letter to encourage them and reinforces the truth and teaching of Christ's resurrection. And now the believers in Corinth have received the word. They've been saved and they were assured of their salvation. Christ resurrection means that we have proof that Christ died and we have proof because of his broken body. [00:04:16]

The resurrection is proof that Christ was made a curse for us. Galatians 3:13, Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us. For it is written, cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree. You see, the law puts sinners under a curse, but Christ has redeemed us from that curse. [00:07:16]

Jesus Christ resurrection means that God was satisfied with Christ's death. And this we know because God resurrected Christ by his power. Ephesians 1 19 and 20. And what is the exceeding greatness of his power toward us who believe according to the working of his mighty power which he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in heavenly places. [00:09:15]

Christ's resurrection means that prophecy has been fulfilled. David prophesied of the resurrection in Psalm 16:es 8-10. I have set the Lord always before me because he is at my right hand. I shall not be moved. Therefore, my heart is glad, my glory rejoices. My flesh also will rest in hope. For you will not leave my soul in shaw, nor will you allow your holy one to see corruption. [00:12:43]

The resurrection was promised to the fathers. Acts chapter 13 32 and 33. And we declare to you glad tidings that the promise which was made to the fathers. God has fulfilled this for us their children in that he has raised up Jesus. As it is also written in the second psalm, you are my son. Today I have begotten you. [00:13:58]

Christ himself prophesied the resurrection. In Matthew 20 18 and 19, behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and to the scribes, and they will condemn him to death and deliver him to the Gentiles to mock and discourage and to crucify, and the third day he will rise again. [00:14:47]

Christ's resurrection means that we have a gospel to preach. Amen. Amen. It was a theme of Paul's gospel message. 2 Timothy chapter 2 7 and 8. Consider what I say and may the Lord give you understanding in all things. Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel. [00:15:38]

The resurrection is the basis of the gospel. 1 Corinthians chapter 15 13-17. But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ is not risen. And if Christ is not risen, then our preaching is empty and your faith is also empty. Yes. And we found false witnesses of God because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ whom he did not raise up. [00:16:50]

Therefore the resurrection is important in the plan of salvation. Romans chapter 10 verses 8-10. But what does it say? The word is near you in your mouth and in your heart. That is the word of faith which we preach. That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you will be saved. [00:18:33]

Christ's resurrection means that we can be justified before God. Oh, hallelujah. And our justification is based on Christ's resurrection. Romans chapter 4 23-2. that was not written for his sake alone that it was imputed to him. Here Paul is talking about Abraham but also for us it shall be imputed to us who believe in him who raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead. [00:19:52]

Justification means that our sins have been forgiven and erased as if they never happened. Amen. This means that the resurrection is the proof that God accepted his son's sacrifice and that now sinners can be justified without God violating his own law or contradicting his nature. The key to all of this is if we believe his righteousness is given to those who believe in Christ. [00:20:33]

Justification also brings peace. Romans chapter 5 verse 1 and two. Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we also through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. We are justified with God through the death of Jesus. [00:22:10]

Christ's resurrection means that we have a high priest in heaven, a high priest that sits at God's right hand. Hebrews chapter 10 11-13. And every priest stands ministering daily and offering repeatedly the same sacrifices which can never take away sins. But this man after he offered one sacrifice for sins forever sat down at the right hand of God. [00:23:31]

The ministry of the priests in the tabernacle in the temple were never done and never different. They offered the same sacrifices day after day. The constant repetition is proof their sacrifices did not take away the people's sins. Just think about the tens of thousands of animal sacrifices and what it could not do. And yet Jesus with one final perfect sacrifice. [00:24:08]

His resurrection means that we have a high priest who makes intercession for us. Hebrews chapter 7 23-2. Also, there were many priests because they were prevented by death from continuing. But he because he continues forever has an unchangeable priesthood. Therefore, he is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through him since he always lives to make an intercession for them. [00:24:46]

And to this day, Jesus continues to intercede on our behalf. Not because the father is angry with us, but because we have an accuser who tries to hold us accountable for our sins which have been forgiven. Satan stands in the very throne room of God saying what? Look at what they have done. Look at how they sin. But we have a high priest and intercessor who stands here and says paid in full. [00:26:03]

Jesus's resurrection means that we have a high priest that is preparing a place for us. John chapter 14 verse 1-4. Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in me. In my father's house are many mansions. If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to myself. [00:26:47]

Christ's resurrection means that believers have life after death. And this is because that Jesus Christ holds the keys to hell and death. Revelation 1 17 and 18. And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. But he laid his right hand on me, saying to me, "Do not be afraid. I am the first and the last. I am he who lives and was dead. And behold, I am alive forever more. [00:28:01]

Christ's resurrection assures us of the resurrection of all believers. 2 Corinthians chapter 4 13 and 14. And since we have the same spirit of faith according to what is written, I believed and therefore I spoke, we also believe and therefore speak, knowing that he who raised up the Lord Jesus will also raise us up with Jesus and will present us with you. [00:29:24]