Easter 2022 Sermon Series. Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 17 April, 2022

The Apostles preached God’s gospel everywhere

The Christ has died and been raised 1 Cor 15:3-8

The testimony of many witnesses

Believers will also be raised: 1 Cor 15:12-34

Some doubt a resurrection but if none then

• Christ has not been raised

• Apostles misrepresent God

• Believers are still unforgiven

• Apostles are to be pitied

Paul: Think rightly & stop sinning by doubt

Believers will be triumphant: 1Cor 15:51-58

Christ will be trumpeted in glory

Believers will be instantly changed

Grace has replaced Law

Paul: Steadfastly abound in the Lord’s work

Believers are to begin resurrection life now: Rom 6:1-14

We were united with Christ at baptism

We died and were raised with him

Paul: Live the new life under grace now

Believers are to live “in the Spirit”: Rom 8:9-17

The Spirit enlivens our spirit

He will give life to our bodies

We are to overcome sin “in the Spirit”

Paul: Live as children and heirs of God

Believers will be glorified with Christ: Rom 8:26-39

The Spirit prays for us

God works for our glorification

Paul: God is for us. We are super conquerors.

A PRAYER

Thank you, Heavenly Father,

for our union with Christ in his resurrection,

for the new life under your grace,

for the Spirit’s prayers shaping us in Christ’s image.

for making us more than conquerors through Christ’s love and

for our becoming heirs with Christ in the glory to come.

Help us to live the resurrection life now as we anticipate your glory.

Amen

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