Text: Luke 24:44-49
Title: How significant is the reality of the Resurrection?
Proposition:
A. The resurrection is the core of Jesus' words and the O.T. (44)
1. Mk 8:31. After Peter's confession
2. Mk. 9:9-10. After the transfiguration
3. Mk. 10:32. At the final ascent to Jerusalem
B. The resurrection is the core of the Gospel's message and ministry (45-48)
1. 1 Co. 15:2-8. The resurrection is the Gospel
2. 1 Co. 15:12-20. Without the resurrection there is no Christian faith.
C. The resurrection is the core of the N.T. ministry of the Holy Spirit. (49)
1. Conversion: 1 Peter 1:3. New birth thru the resurrection
2. Justification: Romans 4:24-25. Raised to life for our justification
3. Resurrection: Romans 8:10-11. He that raised up Christ... will also quicken you
