Read 1 Cor. 15:1-4. A good part of the message of the Gospel focuses upon the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ from the dead. All of the Gospel writers, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, end their first four books of the New Testament with the account of the resurrection of our Savior. Dr. Charles Ryrie says Matthew emphasized the resurrection as proof of all Christ taught (28:6–"as He said"), Mark accentuated the appearances of Christ as proof of His resurrection; Luke connects the resurrection with new understanding of truth (Emmaeus disciples) and a new pattern of life. John had in mind that the resurrection was proof of the deity of Christ. No human actually saw Jesus rise but human beings who knew the Lord Jesus did testify the tomb was vacated and they saw the Christ who arose in post resurrection appearances. We should declare that Christ has risen with all confidence and assurance in the validity of His rising. Let me give you some reasons why I preach the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

I. Because It is Required By The Bible- If you read 1 Cor. 15:3,4, you will discover that a part of the true Gospel is Christ’s resurrection. When a person preaches that Jesus died, he cannot stop there. A dead Savior cannot save; it takes one who is alive–and He is alive and seated at the right hand of the Father (Heb.8:1).

II. Because It Is Revealed Through The Prophets- When Peter preached at Pentecost, he quoted Psalm 16:10 and said, "Thou shalt not suffer thy Holy One to see corruption" (Acts 2:27). It is also quoted in Acts 13:35. The resurrection of Jesus was foretold in the Old Testament. Since that is true, it should have been no surprise.

III. Because It Was Real To The Apostles- Paul preached it (Rom. 1:4, Rom. 6:5, 1 Cor.15:3,4). Peter preached it as well (1 Pet.1:3 & 1 Pet. 3:21). John preached a risen Christ and had a glimpse of Him in Revelation Chapter 1. They were timid before the resurrection and were afraid, but after they saw the risen Christ, they died for their faith. The contrast in their behavior and attitude is proof He’s alive.

IV. Because It Is Revealing in Its Content- It reveals that Christ has power over death. If we are in him we need not fear death (Jn.14:9).