The Tomb And The Table

"THE TOMB AND THE TABLE"

1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-4, 14-20

I. THE FOUNDATIONAL IMPORTANCE OF THE RESURRECTION

(1 COR 15:1-4, 14, 17, 19)

A. The Resurrection Is the Basis of Our Fellowship (15:1-4, 17)

1. We are sustained by the Gospel (v. 1)

2. We are saved by the Gospel (v. 2, 17)

3. We are secured by the Gospel (vv. 3-4)

B. The Resurrection Is the Basis for Our Faith (15:14)

1. Public (what we say)

2. Personal (what we do)

C. The Resurrection Is the Basis of Our Future (15:19)

1. Misguided hope

2. Miserable future

II. THE FUNDAMENTAL IMPACT OF THE RESURRECTION (1 COR 15:15-16, 18, 20)

A. The Resurrection Empowers Our Life (15:20)

1. A risen Christ can sustain us

2. A risen Christ can secure us

B. The Resurrection Emboldens Our Witness (15:15-16)

1. Because Christ is alive, our witness is focused

2. Because Christ is alive, our witness is fearless

C. The Resurrection Embodies Our Hope (15:18)

1. A meaningful, purposeful life today;

2. A meaningful, purposeful life to come

2. A beautiful, eternal reunion with those who have gone before

** May 23, 1498

** The great preacher and missionary of Florence, Italy: Savonarola

** Was about to be hanged and his body burned because of his faith

** "You may kill me if you will, but you can never, never take the Living Christ

from my heart!"

** Jesus is alive and He wants a place in your heart. Will you yield to His love and

salvation today?