• Introduction
  • I Corinthians 6:14
  • I Peter 1:3
  • Over 300 verses in the New Testament talk about the resurrection.
• It forms the foundation of our faith
  • Luke 24; Acts 1-2; I Corinthians 15
  • During the crucifixion, Peter was at a spiritual low point.
  • When the resurrection is reported to him, Peter runs to the tomb to check for himself.
  • Luke 24:17-41 – The resurrection completely changes the outlook of the disciples.
  • Acts 1:1-8
  • I Corinthians 15:12-19 – If Christ was not raised, we have no hope!
• It demands action!
  • Acts 2,3, 17; Romans 1, 16
  • Acts 17:18, 30-32 – Jesus’ resurrection requires us to act!
  • Romans 1:4-6
• I need to die to sin and walk in newness of life.
  • Romans 6; Philippians 3; Colossians 3
  • Romans 6:3-4:

Jesus (physical)

Me (spiritual)

Death

Dead to sin

Burial

Buried in baptism

Resurrection

Walk in newness of life

• Romans 6:11-13

• Philippians 3:6-11

• Colossians 3:12

• I Peter 2:24

• Christ rose from the dead. What should I do?

  • I Peter 3:21 – Be baptized into Christ
  • Romans 6 – Die to sin and walk in newness of life.