Scripture text: 1 Corinthians 15:54

Matthew 28:1-7 - He is risen (egerthe) - I wake, arouse, I raise up

1 Corinthians 15:20-23 - first fruits (aparche) - beginning of sacrifice

What does the Resurrection mean for us?

1. Your past is:

a. forgotten - Psalm 103:11-12

b. forgiven - Mark 2:1-5; Colossians 2:14

c. forever sealed by the Holy Spirit - Ephesians 1:13-14

2. For the present, you have:

a. Victory...

*over sin - 1 John 5:4-5

*to do God's will - Hebrews 13:20-21

b. Life - John 10:10; Ephesians 5:8-17

3. For your future:

a. Your spirit will immediately enter the presence of the Lord when you die if you know Christ as personal Savior - 2 Corinthians 5:8; Hebrews 12:1

b. We will no longer experience sickness, pain, tears or death - Revelation 21:4; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18; Romans 8:31-32