24
Mar '25
Why the Resurrection of Jesus Matters!
24
Mar '25
Introduction: If Jesus had not risen from the grave, then we might as well throw our Bibles away. If Jesus Christ had not conquered death, then we would all die in our sins. But He has overcome death! Because of that, those who put their faith and trust in Him will overcome as well. Check it out:
1. Death Has Been Defeated! (1 Cor. 15:55-57) – “O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Death ruled and reigned over the whole human race. Sitting on his throne with the crown upon his head, no one was able to challenge him. That is, until Jesus left heaven’s glory, was born of a virgin, lived without sin, died to pay our sin debt, and then burst forth from the grave with resurrection power on the third day—just as He said He would. History was made. Eternity was sealed. Death was defeated!
2. The Devil’s Power Over Death Has Been Squashed! (Heb. 2:14-15) – “Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; and deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.”
Throughout the Bible, God repeats the message that it is appointed unto men to die, and then comes the judgment (Heb. 9:27). However, because the Son of God tasted death for every man, and because He became sin for us who knew no sin, we can now face the grave without fear! Is death intimidating you? Look to Jesus! Have confidence in His finished work! Rest in His Word!
3. Jesus Has the Master Key! (Rev. 1:18) – “I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.”
He had to die. He had to suffer. He had to bleed. Why? So that we could go free—free from sin’s penalty, free from sin’s power, and one day, free from sin’s presence. Won’t that be wonderful?
4. Every Christian Has Assurance and Hope of Heaven Beyond Death! (1 Pet. 1:3-4) – “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you.”
Praise the LORD! Jesus is ALIVE! That means we have a glorious future ahead! Heaven is waiting for its citizens. Actually, according to Paul’s inspired writing, that is what every believer has to look forward to. Do you ever think about it? Can you imagine what heaven is going to be like? “I can only imagine!”
Conclusion: Because He lives, we can face tomorrow! Now we can sing from our hearts with joy and gratitude to our Lord Jesus! Will you join the chorus in heaven and rejoice that we serve a RISEN SAVIOR?
Love y’all,
Dr. Randy Reese