WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES THE RESURRECTION MAKE? (1 OF 4)
by Scott Maze
Scripture: Romans 6:11
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What Difference Does the Resurrection Make? (1 of 4)
Series: The Miracles of Jesus
Scott Maze
Romans 6:11
Happy Resurrection Day to Cross Church! Maybe you grew up thinking miracles happened a longtime ago, if at all. Over the course of the next few weeks, we'll introduce you to both ancient miracles and modern ones. But if you're looking for a miracle, you need not look any further than the empty tomb. If you're looking for a miracle, look no further than Jesus rising from the grave. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a miracle of the highest order. The resurrection changes everything. And it's through Jesus' resurrection that you can experience real, deep, meaningful, and permanent change. That's what empty tomb promises. So this morning I want to ask: What does the resurrection of Jesus mean to you? The empty tomb of Jesus is significant for three noteworthy reasons.
1. Death Isn't Final
Every follower of Christ, every believer of Jesus, will be raised from their cemetery graves. Incinerated remains for those believers in Christ who have been cremated will form back together one day.
''Do not marvel at this, for an hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.'' (John 5:28-29)
There have been three historic opinions that have formed in history as to the resurrection of the dead and they remain to this day. Pagans expected nothing to happen after a person dies. Jews expected the faithful to be resurrected at the end of time. And Christians have felt that not only has Christ risen from the grave but His resurrection guarantees His followers resurrection. The empty tomb promises you can live forever because Jesus rose from the grave.
2. Your Status is Insured
On Screen: ''...Jesus our Lord ... was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification.'' (Romans 4:24b-25) When God ...
Series: The Miracles of Jesus
Scott Maze
Romans 6:11
Happy Resurrection Day to Cross Church! Maybe you grew up thinking miracles happened a longtime ago, if at all. Over the course of the next few weeks, we'll introduce you to both ancient miracles and modern ones. But if you're looking for a miracle, you need not look any further than the empty tomb. If you're looking for a miracle, look no further than Jesus rising from the grave. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a miracle of the highest order. The resurrection changes everything. And it's through Jesus' resurrection that you can experience real, deep, meaningful, and permanent change. That's what empty tomb promises. So this morning I want to ask: What does the resurrection of Jesus mean to you? The empty tomb of Jesus is significant for three noteworthy reasons.
1. Death Isn't Final
Every follower of Christ, every believer of Jesus, will be raised from their cemetery graves. Incinerated remains for those believers in Christ who have been cremated will form back together one day.
''Do not marvel at this, for an hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.'' (John 5:28-29)
There have been three historic opinions that have formed in history as to the resurrection of the dead and they remain to this day. Pagans expected nothing to happen after a person dies. Jews expected the faithful to be resurrected at the end of time. And Christians have felt that not only has Christ risen from the grave but His resurrection guarantees His followers resurrection. The empty tomb promises you can live forever because Jesus rose from the grave.
2. Your Status is Insured
On Screen: ''...Jesus our Lord ... was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification.'' (Romans 4:24b-25) When God ...
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