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Factors of the Resurrection

Text: Read Phil.3:10

Introduction:
A factor is an element contributing to a particular result or situation.  I am going to mention three things that are factors or particular results of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.

I.  POWER FOR LIVING
Philippians 3:10  says, "That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death." The arm of the flesh will fail you;  you dare not trust your own.

A. The Lack of Power- We tend to trust in our programs and plans.

B. The Need For Power- Our trust in the wrong place leads to need for                                             power.

C. The Source Of Power- "Knowing him" is necessary to receive power.

II.  PROCLAMATION OF A "FIRST FRUIT"

1 Corinthians 15:20  says, " But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept."

The word means the first installment of a crop which foreshadows and pledges the ultimate offering of the whole.  It was used in ancient times of a birth certificate, a certificate of authorization, or an inheritance tax. The word implies something else or others are to follow.

Because Jesus came from the grave others will yet follow.  His resurrection is our certificate of authorization for you and me to be raised from the dead one day in the future.

Jesus opened up the paradise side of hades when He rose from the dead . Matthew 27:52,53  states, "And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, and came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many."

III. The Prospect For The Future

A. A Bodily Resurrection
The bodies of the saints will be raised and changed in a moment in the twinkling of an eye (1 Cor.15:52).

B. A Transforming Resurrection
1 John 3:2 declares- "Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when He shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is."

C. A Heavenward Resurrection
"So shall we ever be with the Lord" (1 Thess.4:17).

Conclusion:

The resurrection of Christ has results that should make us sing, prompt us to shout, and move us to speak.

Sermon by Dr. Tom Walker
Founder of the Preacher's Corner Internet Ministry

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