The Power Of His Resurrection Series

SERIES: UNDERSTANDING POWER PRINCIPLES

THE POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION - POWER PRINCIPLE SEVEN

OBJECTIVES:

There is no study more hated by Satan than the resurrection of Jesus, for

a. It shows his inability to defeat Christ more than any other event recorded in the Bible.

b. It reveals that he is not omniscient as he claims

Col 2;13-15 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it. 1 Cor 2;7-8 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

1. Jesus never attended funerals. . . He attended resurrections. . .

a. The son of the woman of Nain: Luke 7:11-17

b. Jarius' daughter: Mark 5:35-43

c. Lazarus: John 11:1-46

d. His own! Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, John 20

2. The preaching of the resurrection is an important part of the Gospel message. See

Acts 4:2; 17:18,32; I Corinthians 15:1-8,14,19-22.

3. Abraham lived many years before the resurrection of Jesus Christ, yet he experienced resurrection power. Read about this in Romans 4:16-24.

4. Elisha had such power that a dead man who was thrown into his grave years after his death was resurrected! He had more power in his bones than many of us do in our lives (II Kings 13:20-21).

There is no study more hated by Satan than the resurrection of Jesus, for it shows his inability to defeat Christ more than any other event recorded in the Bible.

Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:

• Define resurrection.

• Explain the importance of the resurrection of Jesus.

• Summarize present functions of resurrection power in the life of the believer.

• Identify the source of resurrection power.

KEY VERSE:

That I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being made conformable unto His death. (Philippians 3:10)

INTRODUCTION

Paul spoke of spiritual power being experienced in two ways through Jesus:

a. That I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection,

b. and the fellowship of His sufferings, being made conformable unto His death. (Phil 3:10)

This teaching focuses on the resurrection power of Jesus Christ which indwells believers.

DEFINITION OF RESURRECTION

The meaning of the word "resurrection" is a raising or rising up from the dead back to life.

THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST

After His death for the sins of all mankind, Jesus was raised from the dead by God:

• . . . And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses. (Acts 3:15)

• Buried with Him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with Him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised Him from the dead. (Colossians 2:12)

• Who by Him do believe in God, that raised Him up from the dead, and gave Him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God. (I Peter 1:21)

You can read the story of the resurrection of Jesus in Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, and John 20.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS

The resurrection of Jesus is a powerful truth because it is basic to our faith:

But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain and your faith is also vain. (I Corinthians 15:13-14)

Believing in the resurrection of Jesus is necessary to salvation:

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. (Romans 10:9)

The resurrection of Jesus confirms that believers are justified:

Who (Jesus) was delivered for our offenses and was raised again for our justification. (Romans 4:25)

The resurrection means death is defeated:

Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, He also Himself likewise took part of the same; that through death He might destroy him that had the power of death, that is the Devil. . . (Hebrews 2:14)

The resurrection of Jesus confirmed He is supreme over all created beings:

And what is the exceeding greatness of His power to us-ward who believe,according to the working of His mighty power,Which He wrought in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead, and set Him at His own right hand in the heavenly places.Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and everyname that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: And hath put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be the head over all things to the church. (Ephesians 1:19-22)