The Glorious Resurrection of Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:1-23)

I. The prophecy of the resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:4)

1. As predicted (Psalms 16:10; Matthew 12:38-40; John 2:19; Mark 8:31)
2. As pictured (Genesis 22; Matthew 12:38-40)

II. The proof of the resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:5-8)

1. Disciples’ apprehension and enemies’ skepticism (Luke 24:10, 11, 36-39; John 20:24-29; Matthew 27:62-66; Matthew 28:11-15; Hebrews 13:20)
2. Multiple eye-witnesses and testimonies (1 Corinthians 15:6)
3. Evidence for Jesus’ bodily resurrection (Acts 10:39-41; Acts 2:32)
4. Believers’ transformed lives (2 Corinthians 5:17; Acts 3:12-15; Romans 12:2; Galatians 2:20; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Acts 1:8)

III. The power of the resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:13-23)

1. Authenticates the Gospel and validates our faith (1 Corinthians 15:14, 17)
2. Believers’ justification in Christ (Romans 4:25)
3. Foundation of our Christian hope (1 Corinthians 15:22-23; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, 13; Matthew 28:6)