THE FRUITS OF THE RESURRECTION
The fruits of our Lord’s resurrection from the dead are many: Look first, at the immediate results. (1)- It silenced those who ridiculed His claims, and struck terror into their hearts. (2)- It explained how the prophecies would be fulfilled which predicted His death and the kingdom glory to follow. (3)- It encouraged His followers, making cowards bold, turning their fear into faith, their sorrow into joy and their despair into glorious victory.
Now consider the long-range results. (1)- The Lord’s resurrection, is a warning to unbelievers. “Because God hath appointed a day in the which He will judge the world in righteousness by that Man whom He hath ordained; wherefore He hath given assurance unto all men, in that He hath raised Him from the dead” (Acts 17:31; see also John 5:22,27; Acts 10:42).
(2)- As to believers, Christ’s resurrection from the dead assures us that our debt of sin has been fully paid; “He was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification. Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 4:25; 5:1).
(3)- His resurrection gives us a living Savior to help us in our daily walk. “Wherefore He is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him, seeing He liveth to make intercession for them” (Heb. 7:25).
(4)- His resurrection is the pledge of our own resurrection from the dead. “That Christ should suffer, and that He should be the first to rise from the dead…” (Acts 26:23). “But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the first fruits of them that slept” (1Cor. 15:20). “Blessed be the God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ who, according to His abundant mercy, hath begotten us again unto a living hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” (1 Peter 1:3)
Rejoice child of God, we serve a living Savior. Know that His sacrifice secured our salvation for evermore. Jesus paid it all, all to Him I owe. Sin had left a crimson stain; He washed it white as snow. O praise His Holy Name. Hallelujah! Thank you Lord Jesus for saving a wretch like me. Amen and amen.
THE BEREAN NOTEPAD
Committed to teaching the truth of God's Word.
Now consider the long-range results. (1)- The Lord’s resurrection, is a warning to unbelievers. “Because God hath appointed a day in the which He will judge the world in righteousness by that Man whom He hath ordained; wherefore He hath given assurance unto all men, in that He hath raised Him from the dead” (Acts 17:31; see also John 5:22,27; Acts 10:42).
(2)- As to believers, Christ’s resurrection from the dead assures us that our debt of sin has been fully paid; “He was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification. Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 4:25; 5:1).
(3)- His resurrection gives us a living Savior to help us in our daily walk. “Wherefore He is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him, seeing He liveth to make intercession for them” (Heb. 7:25).
(4)- His resurrection is the pledge of our own resurrection from the dead. “That Christ should suffer, and that He should be the first to rise from the dead…” (Acts 26:23). “But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the first fruits of them that slept” (1Cor. 15:20). “Blessed be the God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ who, according to His abundant mercy, hath begotten us again unto a living hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” (1 Peter 1:3)
Rejoice child of God, we serve a living Savior. Know that His sacrifice secured our salvation for evermore. Jesus paid it all, all to Him I owe. Sin had left a crimson stain; He washed it white as snow. O praise His Holy Name. Hallelujah! Thank you Lord Jesus for saving a wretch like me. Amen and amen.
THE BEREAN NOTEPAD
Committed to teaching the truth of God's Word.
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