The Victory

Mark 16.1 – 8

• The Facts

• Do we believe them? 1 Cor 15.1-8

• Does it really matter? Romans 10.9

Without the physical resurrection of Jesus Christ there is no Christianity

Do We Believe?

The physical resurrectionHe carries the marks of Calvary still

Luke 24.13-40 Emmaus Road

John 20.19-20; 24-29 Thomas

Does It Matter?

If Christ is not risen – 1 Corinthians 15.12-19

• Our preaching is in vain (verse 14)• Our faith is in vain (verse 14)• Our witness is lies (verse 15)• Our sins are still on us (verse 17)

If Christ is not risen – 1 Corinthians 15.12-19

• Those gone before us have perished (verse 18)

• We are the most pitiful (verse 19)

If Christ is risen –

• It verifies our justification (Romans 4.24 - 25)

• It demonstrates our power (Ephesians 1.18-20)

• It gives us our hope (1 Peter 1.3 - 4)

• It demands our loyalty (Romans 14.9)

GOD’S POINT OF VIEW

• The Resurrection is unique• Aaron’s rod that budded• Hebrews 9.4• Numbers 17

GOD’S POINT OF VIEW

• Tabernacle system speaks of Christ• Background of disobedience and

rebellion• Aaron’s rod typifies the resurrection

1 Timothy 2.5 - 6• Buds resurrection • Blossoms authority John 3.35-36• Almonds fruit Matthew 28.18-20

The impact of the resurrection – Galatians 2.20

• The believer must never lose sight of its significance

• The unbeliever needs to examine its significance