THERE IS NO PLAN B                        I CORINTHIANS 15:17-28
 
I.  The Resurrection of Christ proves our Faith is Certain
 
  1. True faith stands upon Christ’s resurrection from the dead, for if Christ did not rise:
 
  1. There would be no salvation and no need to believe                                             Rom. 10:9-11
 
  1. There would be no hope in death and no purpose in life                                                 I Cor. 15:58; I Pet. 1:3
 
  1. There would be no need for morality or service towards others                                                                  I Cor. 15:32
 
 
II.  The Resurrection of Christ provides the First-Fruits of our 
      Salvation                                                                   John 12:23-28
 
  1. Jesus Christ, as the second Adam, restores what the first Adam ruined                                                Rom. 5:12-21; James 1:18
 
  1. Jesus is our representative offering who secures our justification.                                                           Rom. 4:25                                        
 
  1. Jesus is our representative victor who conquers sin and death for us                                Rom. 6:23; I Cor. 15:54-57
 
  1. Jesus is our representative king who reigns over His/our enemies                                                                 Heb. 2:5-9
 
 
III.  The Resurrection of Christ proclaims our Future is Assured 
 
  1. Our risen and ascended Savior reigns at the right hand of God the Father, giving us free and full access to God
                                                       Rom. 8:33-35; Heb. 4:14-16
 
  1. The presence of Christ’s reign: His rule as king is current                  2 Cor. 4:14; I Thess. 4:13-18
 
  1. The extent of Christ’s reign: His rule as king is comprehensive                             Eph. 1:20-22; Phil. 2:9-11
 
  1. The necessity of Christ’s reign: His rule as king is conclusive                                                            Rev. 21:1-5