“These matters which have, to be sure, the appearance of wisdom in self-made religion and self-abasement and severe treatment of the body, but are of no value against fleshly indulgence.” Colossians 2:23

The impact of Christ’s resurrection

CHRIST IS RISEN FROM THE DEAD. Raised on the first day of the week (Matthew 28:1, 6, 11-15). He is the Christ, the Son of God (Romans 1:3-5). His teaching and word are to be obeyed (Matthew 28:18, 20).

CHRISTIANS PROCLAIM THEIR LORD’S RESURRECTION EVERY TIME THEY PROCLAIM THEIR SAVIOR’S DEATH. Jesus’ institution of His memorial: “But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom.” (Matthew 26:29)

CHRISTIANS PROCLAIM THEIR LORD’S RESURRECTION EVERY TIME THEY PROCLAIM THEIR SAVIOR’S DEATH. Jesus’ institution of His memorial Christians proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes (1 Corinthians 11:26). Jesus’ weekly memorial is on the day He arose from the dead (Acts 20:7).

BECAUSE JESUS WAS RAISED, ALL MEN WILL BE RAISED ONE DAY. By Christ, ALL will be made alive (1 Corinthians 15:22). ALL will be judged by Christ (2 Corinthians 5:10). God’s proof: our Judge was raised from the dead (Acts 17:31). ALL will hear the voice of God’s Son and be raised (John 5:26-29).

BEFORE SHARING IN CHRIST’S RESURRECTION ONE MUST BE UNITED IN HIS DEATH. We must die to sin and then live to God (Romans 6:5-11). Execute to death our old sinful self… Romans 6:4 Raised to walk in newness of life… Romans 6:12-13, 19