The Resurrection of Christ

Aim: To triumph with our Redeemer in His resurrection, by faith.

Doctrine: The resurrection of Christ proves the truthfulness of all the church's gospel preaching. Without a living Jesus, there is no forgiveness. The risen Savior calls all sinners to account.

Exegesis: How the primacy of the resurrection of Christ is demonstrated: through the authority of the scriptures (vv. 34-37), the call of the gospel (vv. 38-39), and the threat of judgment (vv. 40-41).

Further application: How we in the church today are to live in the resurrection of Christ: by being joined to Jesus, by faith, and be believing and preaching the relevant gospel in the power of the Spirit.

Key verses: vv. 37-39 ''...But He [Christ] whom God raised up saw no corruption. Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through this Man is preached to you the forgiveness of sins; and by Him everyone who believes is justified from all things from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.''