The Problem with Denying Resurrection

I. To Deny the Resurrection is to nullify the Christian Gospel's Triumph v12-14
A. The Immediate Consequence of Resurrection Denial
B. The Further Implications of Resurrection Denial
II. To Deny the Resurrection is to Declare Christian Preaching False v15-16
A. The Preaching of the Apostles
B. The Ministry of the Church through the Ages
III. To Deny the Resurrection is to Render Christian Faith Worthless v17-19
A. Those Alive are Bound in Sin
B. Those Asleep are Lost Forever
C. Those Hoping are Most Pitiful
IV. To Affirm Christ's Resurrection is to believe in our Resurrection v20-22
A. Jesus's Resurrection is the First Fruits
B. Jesus Makes Alive All those in Him