Resurrection: A Fact
The resurrection of Christ is a historical fact that places a glorious crown on His sufferings, demonstrating His power and glory.
A.W. Tozer emphasizes that the resurrection of Christ is not a myth but a historical fact, foundational to the Christian faith. He asserts that the empty tomb signifies a real event, supported by divine intervention, and highlights the power of the resurrected Christ who reigns over heaven and earth. Tozer calls believers to honor the Cross while also grasping the profound implications of the Resurrection for both God and humanity, recognizing it as the culmination of Christ's sufferings.
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The resurrection of Christ and the fact of the empty tomb are not a part of this world's complex and continuing mythologies. This is not a Santa Claus tale-it is history and it is a reality! The true church of Jesus Christ is necessarily founded upon the belief and the truth that there was a real death, a real tomb and a real stone!
But, thank God, there was a sovereign Father in heaven, an angel sent to roll the stone away and a living Savior in a resurrected and glorified body, able to proclaim to His disciples, "All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth!" Brethren, He died for us, but ever since the hour of the resurrection, He has been the mighty Jesus, the mighty Christ, the mighty Lord!
Our business is to thank God with tearful reverence for the Cross, but to go on to a right understanding of what the resurrection meant both to God and to men. We understand and acknowledge that the Resurrection has placed a glorious crown upon all of Christ's sufferings!
Sermon Outline
- The Resurrection as History
- The Church's Foundation
- The Significance of the Resurrection
- A glorious crown on Christ's sufferings
- Understanding the resurrection's impact on God and men
Key Quotes
“This is not a Santa Claus tale-it is history and it is a reality!” — A.W. Tozer
“He died for us, but ever since the hour of the resurrection, He has been the mighty Jesus, the mighty Christ, the mighty Lord!” — A.W. Tozer
Application Points
- We should thank God with tearful reverence for the Cross, but also understand the significance of the resurrection.
- The resurrection of Christ demonstrates God's sovereignty and power, and should inspire us to trust in Him.
- We should acknowledge the impact of the resurrection on God and men, and seek to understand its implications for our lives.