138. Resurrection, The
138. Resurrection, The
138 THE RESURRECTION
INTRODUCTION If resurrection disproved, the whole Christian system would collapse. (1 Corinthians 15:13-19.) The first gospel sermon (Acts 2) included the resurrection of Christ.
I. PENTECOST 1. This the time and place to prove it false.
2. If false, it should not spread, should be stopped.
3. If it could not be proved false fifty days after Christ’s burial, it could not be NOW.
II. THE OPPORTUNITY TO REFUTE IT 1. People present who should do i,t.
(a) They witnessed his death and burial. (b) They now hear the resurrection preached.
2. This was the TIME to do it .
3. Jerusalem the PLACE to do it.
(a) It had occurred there. (b) It is now preached there.
III. SOME WELL KN OW N FACTS 1. These people knew the life of Jesus. (Acts 2:22.) 2. They knew of his trial and death . (Acts 2:23.) 3. They knew of his burial.
4. They knew the tomb was empty .
5. They kn ew the report of his resurrection.
6. Friend and foe knew all th ese facts.
7. They now hear the resurrection preached.
IV. THE GUILTY TESTIFY TO THE RESURRECTION 1. They were guilty of crucifying him.
2. Did not deny their guilt.
3. Acknowledged their guilt. ("What must we do to be saved?") 4. In believing the gospel they believed in the resurrection.
5. In their baptism they testified to his resurrection.
(Romans 6:3-4; Romans 6:17.) V. HIS RESURRECTION THEIR ONLY HOPE 1. If no resurrection, they have no Savior.
2. If no resurrection, still guilty of sin .
3. If no resurrection, no hope for future life.