Reasons to Rejoice Over Jesus’ Resurrection

1 Corinthians 15:12–19
1 Corinthians 15:54–57

If He is NOT Alive …

1. Preaching about Jesus is senseless. Vs. 14
2. Faith in Jesus is useless. Vs. 14
3. All preachers and witnesses are liars or deceived. Vs. 15
4. Everyone is still dead in their sins. Vs. 17
5. All those who believed who have died are being punished forever. Vs. 18
6. Christians should be the most pitied people on Earth. Vs. 19

Because He Lives

1. Vindication - The Gospel is True. Vs. 14-15

(1 Timothy 3:16 )

2. Forgiveness - There is Forgiveness of Sins. Vs. 17

(Ephesians 1:7)

Change of Destination Change of Life Paid by the shed blood on the cross.

3. Justification (Romans 4:25)

4. New Life in Christ (Romans 6:4)

5. Hope for the Future (1 Peter 1:3-4)

There is Hope. Vs. 19

• Living Hope
• Dying Hope

6. Access to God's Power (Ephesians 1:19-20)

7. Victory Over Death (1 Corinthians 15:54-57)

Promise of Resurrection to life for Believers (1 Corinthians 15:20-23)