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The Resurrection
Introduction:
1. In Matthew 25 Jesus presented some instruction to help us be prepared for His return. 2. In vs.31-32 He indirectly tied in the resurrection with His return when He said that "all nations" will appear before Him. 3. This lesson is a more thorough study of "the resurrection." 4. The first point we need to make is that . . . Discussion: I. THE RESURRECTION HAS BEEN A MISUNDERSTOOD BIBLE SUBJECT A. Many have denied that the resurrection will occur. 1. The Sadducees did not believe in the resurrection (Acts 23:8). 2. Some in the Corinthian church did not believe in the resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:12). B. Some have said that the resurrection has already occurred (2 Timothy 2:16-18). C. An objective careful study of the Scriptures will clear up any confusion that exists. II. THE BIBLE TEACHES THAT GOD WILL RAISE THE DEAD A. John 5:21, 25 B. Romans 4:17; 8:11 C. 1 Corinthians 6:14 D. 2 Corinthians 1:9; 4:14 III. THE BIBLE REVEALS WHEN THE RESURRECTION WILL OCCUR A. The Scriptures teach that the resurrection will occur at the last day. 1. John 6:39-40, 44, 54 2. John 11:24 B. The resurrection will precede the judgment that will occur when Jesus returns. 1. John 5:28-29 2. 1 Thessalonians 4:16 3. Revelation 20:12-13 IV. ADDITIONAL DETAILS RELATING TO THE RESURRECTION A. The resurrection will include "the just and the unjust" (Acts 24:14-15). B. From 1 Corinthians 15 we learn that: 1. there is no reason for hope if there is no resurrection (vs.13-19) 2. our hope of being raised from the dead is based on the Lord's resurrection (vs.20-23, 3-8) 3. the resurrected body will be a spiritual body which pleases God (vs.35-44; also Philippians 3:20-21). C. Looking forward to the resurrection should affect the way we live (Philippians 3:8-16). | ||