Sunday, April 5, 2015

Resurrection Evidences-- Questions for Reflection

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In 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 the apostle Paul reminds the Corinthian Christians of the gospel he proclaimed to them, “For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scripture.” Christ’s resurrection validated His sacrifice on the cross for our sins and provides us evidence for our salvation, victory over sin, purposeful service and security in Him.  

Read 1 Corinthians 15:12-24. What evidences for the Christian’s salvation do you observe in these verses?

Read 1 Corinthians 15:25-34; 56-57. What evidences for the Christian’s victory over sin do you observe in these verses?

Read 1 Corinthians 15:35-44; 58. What evidences and motivation for the Christian’s service (ministry) is observed in these verses?

Read 1 Corinthians 15:45-54. What evidences for the Christian’s security in
Christ are observed in these verses?

What additional benefits to the Christian on account of Christ’s resurrection do you observe in the following Scriptures?

Ephesians 2:4-6; Ezekiel 37:1-14--

John 5:24-26; Romans 6:3-5; and Colossians 2:13--

Philippians 3:10; 4:13; and Galatians 2:20--

Memorize This

                1 Corinthians 15:57-58--But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord,      because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. NIV


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