April 8, 2007

The Resurrection (and the Cross)

Steve Lane

Introduction

Remembering the cross - The cross is central to the teaching of the early church

"The Case for Christ" Lee Strobel
"Evidence that Demands a Verdict" Josh McDowell
"Mere Christianity" CS Lewis

Isaiah 53 The Crucifixion
Psalm 16: 10 The Resurrection
Matthew 28: 5 - 7 Condensed account

A. Resurrection Necessary for the New Life, the Eternal Life

Romans 6: 3 - 6, 11
The new Life in us
Identified with the cross and the resurrection

You must come through the cross -- you must die
Matthew 16: 24 - 25

There is an abundant life
Galatians 2: 20

B. The Cross is the Hurtle to the Resurrection Life

1 Corinthians 1: 18 - 25
One reason for the repulsiveness of the cross is...

Jesus died in our place
He took the wrath that was coming to us

2 Corinthians 5: 20 - 6: 2 The great exchange

Only then do we have the potential to live a truly new life -- the resurrection life