Because Jesus Was Raised...We Live in His Grace.

Introduction:

Daniel 12:2 - And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.

John 5:29 - ...those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.

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Witnesses to the Resurrection (1 Cor 15:1-11):

  1. The Church . (1 Cor 15:1-2)

    Romans 10:9 - because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

  2. Scripture . (1 Cor 15:3-4)

    Isaiah 53:10 - Yet it was the will of the LORD to crush him; he has put him to grief; when his soul makes an offering for guilt, he shall see his offspring; he shall prolong his days; the will of the LORD shall prosper in his hand.

    Psalm 16:10 (Acts 2) - For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption.

  3. Eyewitnesses (1 Cor 15:5-8)
  4. Global Impact . (1 Cor 15:11)

Three Realizations of Those Who Live in His Grace:

  1. I am Unworthy . (1 Cor 15:9)
  2. I am Defined by grace. (1 Cor 15:10a)
  3. I am Powered by grace. (1 Cor 15:10b)

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Small Group Discussion
Read 1 Cor 15:1-11

  1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

  2. How do you know when it’s really God’s grace working in you, and not just your own talents / strength / personality / etc (1 Cor 15:10)?

  3. How would you explain to a new believer what it means to “find your identity in Christ” (1 Cor 15:10)?

Breakout
Pray for one another. Pray for those who heard the Gospel message at HBC and surrounding churches.