CHRIST AROSE AND EVER LIVES
David R. Mc Donald Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834
INTRODUCTION:
A. The resurrection of Jesus is our
most most important truth.
1. The resurrection was considered of most importance to Paul (1 Corinthians 15:3-8).
2. The first sermon on Pentecost was about the resurrection of Jesus (Acts
2:23, 32).
B. What does the resurrection of
Jesus mean to us today?
1. It means that Jesus ever lives to save us.
2. Jesus is ever interceding on our behalf (1 John 2:1-2).
1. CHRIST EVER LIVES TO SAVE THE LOST.
A. The prophets spoke of Jesus coming
to save sinners.
1. Jesus would save us from our sin (Matthew 1:21).
2. Paul tells us that Jesus saves sinners (1 Timothy 1:15).
B. Jesus takes our sins away from us
by His blood.
1. The blood of Jesus continues to cleanse us (1 John 1:7-8).
2. God knows how to rescue His righteous one's (2 Peter 2:9).
2. WE HAVE CHRIST INTERCEDING FOR US.
A. The Bible shows us examples of
Jesus interceding for men.
1. Jesus interceded for Peter (Luke 22:32).
2. Jesus interceded for those who took His life (Luke 23:34).
B. Christ ever lives to intercede for
us (Hebrews 7:25).
1. Jesus ever lives--this is good news for us.
2. Jesus is the only mediator between God and man (1 Timothy 2:5).
CONCLUSION:
A. Today, Jesus lives and this is the
basis of our hope.
B. Jesus still calls men to salvation
through the gospel.