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Resurrection

and the

New Creation

Jesus Christ is Risen Today

Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia! Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia! suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!

Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia! Unto Christ, our heavenly King, Alleluia! Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia! Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!

But the pains which he endured, Alleluia!

our salvation have procured. Alleluia!

Now above the sky he's King, Alleluia!

where the angels ever sing. Alleluia!

Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!

praise eternal as God's love. Alleluia!

Praise our God, ye heavenly host, Alleluia!

Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia!

Death and Life After Death

• What happens when we die?

• Biblical Christian Answer:

1. We are with the Lord

2. We are resurrected when Jesus reappears

3. We spend eternity in the New Creation

Big Point #1

Creation is Good!

Big Point #2

History Matters!

Of First Importance (1 Corinthians 15:1-8)

Paul’s Timeline

• 30 AD Resurrection of Jesus

• 32-33 AD Paul’s Conversion

• 35-36 AD Paul’s visit to Jerusalem (Galatians 1:18-20)

• 51 AD Paul in Corinth

• 55AD Paul writes 1 Corinthians

1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Considering the Evidence

• Minimal Facts Argument

• Apologetics

Evidence for the Resurrection

Evidence for the Resurrection

1. Crucifixion

Evidence for the Resurrection

1. Crucifixion

2. Appearances

Evidence for the Resurrection

1. Crucifixion

2. Appearances

3. Transformation

Evidence for the Resurrection

1. Crucifixion

2. Appearances

3. Transformation

4. Early Proclamation

Evidence for the Resurrection

1. Crucifixion

2. Appearances

3. Transformation

4. Early Proclamation

5. James’ Conversion

Evidence for the Resurrection

1. Crucifixion

2. Appearances

3. Transformation

4. Early Proclamation

5. James’ Conversion

6. Paul’s Conversion

Additional Factors

• Rapid Expansion of Christianity

• Reliability of the Scriptures

Christ is Risen!

So What?

Resurrection

and the

New Creation