The Reality of the Resurrection

Sermon: Matt. 20:17-19; Romans 4:22-25; I Cor. 15:3-22

Introduction: Christianity rises and falls on the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth on the third day.

I. The reality of Christ's death --
A. the Gospel accounts:

B. I Corinthians 15:

II. The reality of the resurrection --
A. I Corinthians 15:3-4:

B. Matthew 20:17-19:

C. The eyewitness accounts:

III. The implications of Jesus' resurrection –
A. The Gospel is true.

B. Jesus was raised for our justification.

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

D. Jesus gives us a mission.
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Application: