A passion for the Resurrection

The fact that Jesus rose from the dead is proof that God accepted Him as being the sacrifice for sin.

 

The fact that Christ rose from the dead, verifies everything in Scripture as absolute truth. Christ spoke of inerrancy several times. His resurrection proves he was right. It also proves a 6-24 creation (though I know you disagree but don't quite understand).

 

The resurrection of Christ opened up a new way of life. Death no longer has the same power as it did before.

Also, Jesus' resurrection is the central event in the revelation of God's self--in Christ God is revealed as the God who transforms death into life, the God who overcomes. Without this most central event in Christianity we would have no reason to believe that Jesus was God incarnate.

Also, in the resurrection of Jesus our resurrection is assured.

Also, without the resurrection salvation would not have been effected--Paul says that without it "we would still be in our sins." (I Corinthians 15) This is much more than verification--it is undeniably part of the salvation brought through Christ.

For me, the resurrection is more central to the Christian proclaimation of the gospel than even the cross! Often people speak of the resurrection as an afterthought to the cross, but without the resurrection the cross would mean nothing! The above only touch on the importance of the resurrection of Christ.

Grace and Peace, Danny

 

I am preaching from 1 Corinthians 15 tomorrow in answer to the OP. Would love to have you visit!

 

Here is an article that I came across.

Resurrection Theology

 

Hope you do that!