Resurrection

I Cor, 15:1-28

How important is resurrection! And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. We are born again in this resurrection power. It is this same power that lives in us and moves us through our Christian walk. If Christ Himself had not been raised, then our faith would be futile. It would be predicated on a lie. Instead of being cleansed and forgiven our sin, we would be still be living in them. Instead of being heaven-bound, we would still be hell-bound. Instead of living eternally in heaven, we would be bound for an eternity without Christ. Then those who have already died would have no hope but only a continued perishing. If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we of all people are to be most pitied. 

But in fact, Christ has been raised! In Adam because of his choice, all men following have been cursed with a the death that comes from sin. But in Christ this curse and the sin has been dealt with, and death has been defeated! Jesus will reign until all enemies are put under his feet. The last enemy is death.  And the sea gave up the dead who were in it, Death and Hades gave up the dead who were in them, and they were judged, each one of them, according to what they had done. Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. When all things are subjected to Jesus, then He will be subjected to the One who ordered all life. Resurrection power is alive and well! Jesus will come back and take me home to live with Him eternally in heaven. My faith is not built on a lie but on the truth! The living word of God!

Father,

Thank You for the provision of Jesus Christ. Thank You, Jesus, for all that You did for me at the cost of Your own life, but also at the glory of Your Resurrection.  Thank You.

In His name,

Amen