The Meaning of the Resurrection

The Meaning of the Resurrection

Introduction:

“of first importance”
    - death
    - burial
    - resurrection

“in accordance with the Scriptures

I. A prediction of the resurrection.
. A. Matthew 12:38ff, 16:1 --

B. Genesis 3:15, Psalm 16, Isaiah 53, etc

II. The credibility of the resurrection.
A. Psychology, Gospel accounts –

B. 1 Corinthians 15:5-8 –

III. The implications of the resurrection.
A. Jesus was raised for our justification- Romans 4:25.

B. Jesus is the first-fruits of the dead.

C. Jesus gives us a mandate.

Application: