3 Tenses of our Salvation3 Tenses of our Salvation1 Corinthians 15:1-21 Corinthians 15:1-2

1.1. PastPast Salvation – Salvation – You You receivedreceived it. it.

2.2. PresentPresent Salvation – Salvation – You You have have taken your taken your standstand on it. on it.

3.3. FutureFuture Salvation – Salvation – You You are eternally are eternally savedsaved by it. by it.

The Gospel

that

saves us

When we believed in Christ

Today

Forever –All the way to heaven

The Gospel that Saves us!The Gospel that Saves us!1 Corinthians 15:3-81 Corinthians 15:3-8

1.1. Christ Christ dieddied for our sins for our sins– Proof – He was buriedProof – He was buried

2.2. Christ Christ was raisedwas raised on the 3 on the 3rdrd dayday

– Proof – He appeared….Proof – He appeared….

Christ died Christ died forfor our sins our sinsaccording to the Scripturesaccording to the Scriptures

(Isaiah 53:5-6 – written 700 years before Christ) (Isaiah 53:5-6 – written 700 years before Christ) But he (Jesus) was But he (Jesus) was pierced pierced forfor ourour transgressionstransgressions, he was , he was crushed crushed for ourfor our iniquities iniquities; ; the the punishmentpunishment that brought us peace was upon that brought us peace was upon himhim, and , and by by his woundshis wounds we are we are healedhealed. {6} We . {6} We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid LORD has laid on him the iniquityon him the iniquity of us all of us all..

(2 Corinthians 5:21 – 20+ years after Christ) (2 Corinthians 5:21 – 20+ years after Christ) God God made him who had no sin made him who had no sin to be sin for usto be sin for us… …

(1 John 2:2 – 50+ years after Crhist) (1 John 2:2 – 50+ years after Crhist) He is the He is the atoning sacrifice for our sinsatoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for , and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.ours but also for the sins of the whole world.

Christ’s ResurrectionChrist’s Resurrection prophesied prophesied

(Psalms 16:10) because you will (Psalms 16:10) because you will notnot abandon me to the graveabandon me to the grave, , nor will you let nor will you let your Holy One see decayyour Holy One see decay..

(Isaiah 53:10-11) …Though the LORD (Isaiah 53:10-11) …Though the LORD makes his life a makes his life a guilt offeringguilt offering, , he will see he will see his offspring and his offspring and prolong his daysprolong his days… {11} … {11} After the sufferingAfter the suffering of his soul, of his soul, he will he will see see the light of lifethe light of life and be satisfied ; by his and be satisfied ; by his knowledge my righteous servant will justify knowledge my righteous servant will justify many, and he will bear their iniquities.many, and he will bear their iniquities.

ResurrectionResurrectionAppearances of JesusAppearances of Jesus

First Sunday First Sunday 1. Women/Tomb1. Women/Tomb Matthew 28:8–10 Matthew 28:8–10 2. Mary Magdalene/Tomb 2. Mary Magdalene/Tomb John 20:11–18 John 20:11–18 3. Peter/Jerusalem 3. Peter/Jerusalem Luke 24:34: 1 Cor.15:5 Luke 24:34: 1 Cor.15:5 4. 2 Disciples/Emmaus Road 4. 2 Disciples/Emmaus Road Luke 24:13–32 Luke 24:13–32 5. 10 Disciples/Upper Room 5. 10 Disciples/Upper Room Luke 24:36–43 Luke 24:36–43

20:19–25 20:19–25 Second Sunday (One Week Later) Second Sunday (One Week Later)

6. 11 Disciples/Upper Room 6. 11 Disciples/Upper Room John 20:26–29; 1 John 20:26–29; 1 Cor.15:5 Cor.15:5

Later (But before Pentecost) Later (But before Pentecost) 7. 7 Disciples/Sea of Galilee 7. 7 Disciples/Sea of Galilee John 21:1–23 John 21:1–23 8. Eleven/Mountain – Galilee8. Eleven/Mountain – Galilee Matthew 28:16–20 Matthew 28:16–20 9. More than 500 9. More than 500 1 Corinthians 15:6 1 Corinthians 15:6 10. James 10. James 1 Corinthians 15:7 1 Corinthians 15:7 11. Disciples/Mt. of Olives11. Disciples/Mt. of Olives Luke 24:44–49: Acts 1:3–8 Luke 24:44–49: Acts 1:3–8 12. Paul/Road to Damascus 12. Paul/Road to Damascus 1 Corinthians 15:71 Corinthians 15:7 Acts 9:3–Acts 9:3–

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ResurrectionResurrectionAppearances of JesusAppearances of Jesus

First Sunday First Sunday 1. Women/Tomb1. Women/Tomb Matthew 28:8–10 Matthew 28:8–10 2. Mary Magdalene/Tomb 2. Mary Magdalene/Tomb John 20:11–18 John 20:11–18 3. 3. Peter/JerusalemPeter/Jerusalem Luke 24:34: Luke 24:34: 1 Cor.15:51 Cor.15:5 4. 2 Disciples/Emmaus Road 4. 2 Disciples/Emmaus Road Luke 24:13–32 Luke 24:13–32 5. 10 Disciples/Upper Room 5. 10 Disciples/Upper Room Luke 24:36–43 Luke 24:36–43

20:19–25 20:19–25 Second Sunday (One Week Later) Second Sunday (One Week Later)

6. 6. 11 Disciples/Upper Room11 Disciples/Upper Room John 20:26–29; John 20:26–29; 1 Cor.15:51 Cor.15:5 Later (But before Pentecost) Later (But before Pentecost)

7. 7 Disciples/Sea of Galilee 7. 7 Disciples/Sea of Galilee John 21:1–23 John 21:1–23 8. Eleven/Mountain – Galilee8. Eleven/Mountain – Galilee Matthew 28:16–20 Matthew 28:16–20 9. 9. More than 500More than 500 1 Corinthians 15:61 Corinthians 15:6 10. 10. James James 1 Corinthians 15:71 Corinthians 15:7 11. Disciples/Mt. of Olives11. Disciples/Mt. of Olives Luke 24:44–49: Acts 1:3–8 Luke 24:44–49: Acts 1:3–8 12. 12. Paul/Road to DamascusPaul/Road to Damascus 1 Corinthians 15:71 Corinthians 15:7 Acts Acts

9:3–69:3–6

The Gospel that Saves us!The Gospel that Saves us!

1.1. Christ Christ dieddied for our sinsfor our sins– He was buriedHe was buried

2.2. Christ Christ was raisedwas raised on the 3 on the 3rdrd dayday

– He appeared….He appeared….

What are you Trusting inWhat are you Trusting in for Eternal Life? for Eternal Life?

My GoodnessMy Goodness Being a good personBeing a good person Church attendanceChurch attendance Baptism, communionBaptism, communion Serving/Giving $Serving/Giving $ Promises to GodPromises to God Trying HarderTrying Harder

The Good News The Good News about Jesusabout Jesus

Jesus Christ Jesus Christ dieddied for for my sins and my sins and roserose againagain