Dictionary of Bible Themes True Christian preaching is centred on the fact that God raised Jesus Christ from the dead so that believers may have victory over sin and death and receive the blessings of eternal life. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4The resurrection of Jesus Christ is foretold See also In Scripture Psalms 16:10; 49:15Isaiah 53:10-12 Hosea 6:2 Luke 24:46 Acts 2:29-31; 26:22-23 Matthew 16:21 By Jesus Christ See also pp Mk 8:31 Matthew 12:40pp Lk 9:22 Matthew 17:9the sign of Jonah Matthew 17:22-23pp Mk 9:9 the transfiguration Matthew 20:18-19pp Mk 9:31 Matthew 26:32pp Mk 10:33-34 pp Lk 18:31-33 John 2:19-22pp Mk 14:28 John 16:16Jesus Christ clears the temple Acts 4:33The resurrection is preached by the apostles See also Acts 2:24-32; 10:40-41; 17:2-3,18,31Acts 1:3 The certainty of the resurrection See also 1 Corinthians 15:3-8Luke 24:36-43 John 20:26-28 These verses particularly stress the physical reality of the risen Christ: 1 Corinthians 15:17The necessity of the resurrection See also John 20:9Ephesians 1:19-20 The results of Jesus Christ's resurrection See also God's power is demonstrated Acts 2:241 Corinthians 6:14 Romans 1:4 See also The sonship of Jesus Christ is declared Acts 13:33Romans 14:9 The lordship of Jesus Christ is declared Acts 5:30-31Ephesians 1:20-22 The lordship of Jesus Christ is seen in that he was raised to the right hand of God: 2 Corinthians 5:15Revelation 1:18 See also The destruction of death's power is declared Acts 2:24Romans 6:9 Romans 4:25 The benefits of Jesus Christ's resurrection for believers See also It is the foundation of salvation John 11:25-26Romans 10:9 1 Peter 1:21; 3:21 Romans 6:4 See also It provides the power to live for God Romans 7:4; 8:11Ephesians 2:4-7 Philippians 3:8-11 Colossians 2:12; 3:1 Hebrews 13:20-21 Romans 8:34 See also The intercession of Jesus Christ depends upon it Hebrews 7:251 Corinthians 6:14 See also It brings assurance of resurrection to eternal life Romans 6:51 Corinthians 15:20-22 2 Corinthians 4:14 1 Thessalonians 4:14 1 Peter 1:3-4 See also 2218 Christ, Son of God2224 Christ, the Lord 2324 Christ as Saviour 2363 Christ, preaching & teaching 2366 Christ, prophecies concerning 2372 Christ, victory 2505 Christ, ascension 2530 Christ, death of 2555 Christ, resurrection appearances 3278 Holy Spirit, indwelling 6744 sanctification 9312 resurrection, significance of Christ's |
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