The Power Of Resurrection

The Power Of Resurrection

THE POWER OF THE RESURRECTION

Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him, knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, dies no more. Romans 6:8-9

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is among the most important of all biblical truths. It is foundational. It is bedrock. Many other aspects of the Christian faith depend and rest on the Resurrection. Let us look at just three essential Christian truths that depend on the Resurrection.

First of all, the Resurrection is the assurance of our justification. By the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ from death, we are declared not guilty of all our transgression.

Second, the Resurrection of Christ gives us power to live the Christian life. Romans 8:11 says, “But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.” The Resurrection, therefore, promises us that God will not only give us life beyond the grave, but He will give us power to live our earthly life with power and glory.

Third, life beyond the grave depends on the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. As the Apostle Paul said, “For since by man came death, by Man also came the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive” (1 Corinthians 15:21-22). Jesus’ victory over death promises us that we too will overcome death.

The Resurrection is no peripheral issue. It is the principal issue. All the benefits of redemption are ours through the resurrection.

Prayer: Ask the Holy Spirit to manifest the full power of the resurrection of Christ in your life.

Scriptural Reading: Romans 6:1-11

The Power Of Resurrection