The document discusses the resurrection of Jesus from multiple perspectives. It presents passages from the Bible about Jesus declaring himself as the living one who has power over death, as well as passages where God and Jesus foretold his resurrection. It also discusses witnesses to Jesus appearing after his death and resurrection, including his disciples. The document emphasizes that Jesus' resurrection establishes him as the Son of God and the living King, and that through his resurrection, our sins can be forgiven and we have victory over death. It asserts that if Christ has not been raised, then faith is futile.

1. Revelation 1:18, NT p. 426
The Living One

2. Fear not, I am the first and the last,
and the living one. I died, and
behold I am alive forevermore, and
I have the keys of Death and Hades.
Revelation 1:17-18, NT p. 426
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3. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, NT p. 302
The Good News

4. Christ died for our sins
in accordance with the Scriptures
“ ”1 Corinthians 15:3-4, NT p. 302
The Good News

5. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, NT p. 302
The Good News
“ ”he was buried

6. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, NT p. 302
The Good News
“ ”he was buried

7. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, NT p. 302
The Good News
he was raised
on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures
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8. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, NT p. 302
The Good News
he was raised
on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures
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9. God Told Us He Would

10. For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol,
or let your Holy One see corruption.
Psalms 16:10, OT p. 858
God Told Us He Would
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11. Jesus Told Us He Would

12. Jesus Told Us He Would
“ ”
Destroy this temple, and in
three days I will raise it up.
John 2:19, NT p. 160

13. Jesus Told Us Who He Is

14. Jesus Told Us Who He Is
“ ”I am the resurrection and the life.
John 11:25, NT p. 180

15. Apostles Talked About It

16. Apostles Talked About It
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That I may know Him and
the power of His resurrection
Philippians 3:10, NT p. 342

17. What Happened to His Body?

18. What Happened to His Body?
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He is not here, for he has risen
Matthew 28:6, NT p. 57

19. Witnesses
1 Corinthians 15:5-8, NT p. 302

20. Witnesses
“ ”He appeared
• Cephas (Peter)
• The Twelve
• > 500 brothers
• James
• All the Apostles
• Paul
1 Corinthians 15:5-8, NT p. 302

21. Why Jesus’ Resurrection Matters

22. Why Jesus’ Resurrection Matters
“declared to be the Son of God in
power according to the Spirit of
holiness by his resurrection from
the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord
Romans 1:4, NT p. 258
Jesus is the Son of God

23. Why Jesus’ Resurrection Matters
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For he must reign until he has
put all his enemies under his
feet.
1 Corinthians 15:25, NT p. 303
A Living King

24. Why Jesus’ Resurrection Matters
“
Fear not, I am the first and the
last, and the living one. I died,
and behold I am alive forever-
more, and I have the keys of
Death and Hades.
Revelation 1:17-18, NT p. 426
Victory Over Death

25. Why Jesus’ Resurrection Matters
“And if Christ has not been
raised, your faith is futile and
you are still in your sins.
1 Corinthians 15:17, NT p. 302
Our Sins Can Be Forgiven

26. 1 Corinthians 15:1-2, NT p. 302
The Good News
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Now I would remind you, brothers, of the
gospel I preached to you, which you
received, in which you stand, and by
which you are being saved, if you hold fast
to the word I preached to you—unless you
believed in vain.

27. We implore you on
behalf of Christ,
be reconciled to God.
2 Corinthians 5:20

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31. Basic Principles
#18
The Living One
Revelation 1:18
Compiled and Presented by:
Dave Stewart
2018 December 9
www.1corinthians1614.com
Synopsis: Understanding the resurrection of Jesus is so important for our faith. In this lesson we examine
the reasons why it is reasonable to believe in the resurrection and why it matters to us.
“Let all that you do be done with love.”
"Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway
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