The Reality of the Resurrection

The Reality of the Resurrection (John 19:20-31)
I. Appearing to the Fearful (vv. 19-23)
A. The Presence to Consider (vv. 19-20)
i. The Peace to Enjoy (v. 19)
ii. Proofs to Believe (v. 20)
B. Command to Obey (v. 21)
C. Power to Appropriate (22-23)
i. The Issue of the Spirit
ii. The Issue of Forgiveness

II. Appearing to the Faithless (vv. 24-29)
A. The Record of Thomas' Declaration (vv. 24-25)
1. His Declaration
a. Pride and Presumption
i. Dictating What He Required
ii. Declaring His Standard
iii. Demanding What He Deserves
2. His Invitation (vv. 26-27)
3. His Confession (v. 28)
a. Recognition of Christ's Resurrection
b. Declaration of Christ's Deity
c. Submission to Christ's Lordship
4. His Instruction (v. 29)

III. The Focus of John's Gospel 30-31