First Christian Church
The Empty Tomb: The Resurrection is No Joke
April Fools or not, the resurrection is no joke. Jesus rose from the dead. The tomb was empty because a resurrected person needs no grave. We now get to the empty tomb. We started in the upper room five weeks ago, now we are at the empty tomb. This Easter morning, I want to note why I believe the empty tomb is no joke.
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I. Because of His Person
A. Jesus taught that He was God - John 5; John 10:30
B. God is eternal.
C. Jesus is deity, that means He is God, which means resurrection.
A. Jesus taught that He was God - John 5; John 10:30
B. God is eternal.
C. Jesus is deity, that means He is God, which means resurrection.
II. Because of His Power
A. Jesus had power over the chains of death.
B. Story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead.
C. Jesus has all power and authority.
A. Jesus had power over the chains of death.
B. Story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead.
C. Jesus has all power and authority.
III. Because of His Personal Appearances
A. Reliable witnesses who could substantiate the resurrection.
-- A list of witnesses in 1 Corinthians 15.
B. The importance of these witnesses.
A. Reliable witnesses who could substantiate the resurrection.
-- A list of witnesses in 1 Corinthians 15.
B. The importance of these witnesses.
IV. Because of His Promises
A. Jesus made many promises, three relate to the resurrection.
1. To Return - John 14:1-3.
2. To Raise Himself - John 2:19.
3. To Resurrect Others - 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17.
B. A Savior who is God and alive can bring life.
A. Jesus made many promises, three relate to the resurrection.
1. To Return - John 14:1-3.
2. To Raise Himself - John 2:19.
3. To Resurrect Others - 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17.
B. A Savior who is God and alive can bring life.
Shame on those who deny the truth of the resurrection. Jesus is alive and that is the truth we claim.
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