Accepting the Resurrection

Romans 1:3-4
Introduction: Will you accept the Resurrection and choose the living    Savior?
I. The Resurrection is the Verification of the Scriptures.
   A. The Scriptures declare the Gospel. (Death, Burial, Resurrection       of Christ) (Mark 8:31; 9:31)
   B. The Scriptures show the fulfillment of Christ's death and       resurrection.(1Cor.15:3-4)
II. The Resurrection is the Validation of the Evidence.
   A. The Empty Tomb. (John 20:8)
   B. The Eyewitnesses. (John 20:29; 1Cor.15:5-8)
   C. The Emergence of the Church.(Acts 5:38-39)
III. The Resurrection is the Victory of Christianity.
   A. Because he lives we can face the present. (Hebrews 4:16)
   B. Because he lives we can face the future. (1Cor.15)
      1. All will be raised. (John 5:28-29)
      2. All will be judged. (Heb.9:27; Matt.25:46; Rev.20:15)
      3. All will be divided into two groups: those who accept and          those who reject.(Matt.25:46; Joshua 24:15)
Conclusion: Because He lives we choose Jesus.