Sermon: The Blessed Benefits of Christ’s Resurrection

The Blessed Benefits of Christ’s Resurrection

Matthew 28:1-10

April 16, 2017

Pastor Tony Felich

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Matthew 28:1 Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. [2] And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. [3] His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. [4] And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. [5] But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. [6] He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. [7] Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.” [8] So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. [9] And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him. [10] Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.”

Jesus’ resurrection guarantees each believer incredible immediate and eternal benefits.

• Jesus overcame death confirming God’s acceptance of His sacrifice which means the forgiveness of our sins and the crediting of Christ’s righteousness to those who believe. (1 Corinthians 15:17, Romans 4:25, 10:9-10, 1 Peter 1:3)
• By Jesus’ resurrection we have new life now and forever. (Romans 6:4, Colossians 3:1-3, Ephesians 2:5-6)
• Christ’s resurrection guarantees our eventual resurrection. (1 Corinthians 15:12, 20-21, Romans 8:11)