Sermons / August 9, 2026 // Resurrection Summarized

Resurrection Summarized: 1.       Gospel: Resurrection is the foundation for the Gospel (1–11) a.       A crucified and resurrected Messiah b.       All God’s grace c.       Believed and trusted for life 2.       Life: Our living God gives us life (12–34) a.       Consequences of no resurrection (12–19) b.       Reality and Hope (20–34)                    i.        Submission to God                    ii.        Glory of God c.       Wake up 3.       Christlikeness: Our bodies become like Christ’s (35–49) a.       Imperishable b.       Glorified c.       Spiritual 4.       Transformation: Faith becomes sight (50–58) a.       Immortality b.       Victory c.       Fruitful labor Main Idea: Who we will become must motivate how we live today. Application Questions: ·     Why is it important to understand and proclaim a crucified and resurrected Messiah? ·     Why is resurrection necessary for the Gospel to be true? ·     How does the truth of the resurrection compel us to stop sinning (15:34)? ·     In vv. 42–49, Paul compares our physical bodies with our glorified bodies. How does the whole letter inform our understanding of contrasts such as dishonor/glory, weakness/power, physical/spiritual? ·     Which of the commands in v. 58 is convicting you currently? What are you being challenged to do in response?