1. It is Finished 1 Cor 15:12-19

3. It is Finished It is Finished Churchill rightly believed that a resurrection of life awaits the righteous. Churchill rightly believed that a resurrection of life awaits the righteous.

4. It is Finished It is Finished The trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed. For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality. When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: Death is swallowed up in victory (1 Cor 15:52- 54, ESV). The trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed. For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality. When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: Death is swallowed up in victory (1 Cor 15:52- 54, ESV).

5. It is Finished It is Finished The Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord (1 Thess 4:16-17, ESV). The Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord (1 Thess 4:16-17, ESV).

6. It is Finished It is Finished But, what if thats not the case?

7. It is Finished It is Finished But, what if thats not the case? What if when we die, it is best to declare, It is finished?

8. It is Finished It is Finished When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, It is finished, and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit (Jn 19:30, ESV). When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, It is finished, and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit (Jn 19:30, ESV).

9. It is Finished It is Finished When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, It is finished, and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit (Jn 19:30, ESV). When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, It is finished, and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit (Jn 19:30, ESV). We have always understood Jesus to be saying that he has finished the Fathers work. We have always understood Jesus to be saying that he has finished the Fathers work.

10. It is Finished It is Finished When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, It is finished, and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit (Jn 19:30, ESV). When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, It is finished, and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit (Jn 19:30, ESV). We have always understood Jesus to be saying that he has finished the Fathers work. We have always understood Jesus to be saying that he has finished the Fathers work. But, what if he meant that his life was over FOREVER? But, what if he meant that his life was over FOREVER?

11. It is Finished It is Finished Some of the Corinthians seem to have believed that. Some of the Corinthians seem to have believed that.

12. It is Finished It is Finished Some of the Corinthians seem to have believed that. Some of the Corinthians seem to have believed that. How can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? (1 Cor 15:12, ESV). How can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? (1 Cor 15:12, ESV).

13. It is Finished It is Finished Some of the Corinthians seem to have believed that. Some of the Corinthians seem to have believed that. How can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? (1 Cor 15:12, ESV). How can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? (1 Cor 15:12, ESV). In this text, Paul says, Okay. Lets imagine such a world. In this text, Paul says, Okay. Lets imagine such a world.

14. It is Finished It is Finished Lets go to a fantasy world where Jesus is still dead.

15. It is Finished It is Finished Lets go to a fantasy world where Jesus is still dead. Lets go to his OCCUPIED tomb.

16. It is Finished It is Finished What would such a world be like?

17. It is Finished It is Finished We would PUTREFY. We would PUTREFY. Our faith would be POINTLESS. Our faith would be POINTLESS. The apostles would be PERJURERS. The apostles would be PERJURERS. We would be PERVERSE. We would be PERVERSE. The dead would have PERISHED. The dead would have PERISHED. We would be PITIFUL. We would be PITIFUL.

18. It is Finished It is Finished We would PUTREFY vv 12-13

19. It is Finished It is Finished Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised (vv 12-13, ESV). Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised (vv 12-13, ESV).

20. It is Finished It is Finished For Paul, the issue of the resurrection boils down nicely. For Paul, the issue of the resurrection boils down nicely.

21. It is Finished It is Finished For Paul, the issue of the resurrection boils down nicely: For Paul, the issue of the resurrection boils down nicely: Either Jesus has been raised, signaling the resurrection of ALL the dead. Either Jesus has been raised, signaling the resurrection of ALL the dead.

22. It is Finished It is Finished For Paul, the issue of the resurrection boils down nicely: For Paul, the issue of the resurrection boils down nicely: Either Jesus has been raised, signaling the resurrection of ALL the dead; or Either Jesus has been raised, signaling the resurrection of ALL the dead; or Jesus has not been raised, signaling that NONE of the dead would be resurrected. Jesus has not been raised, signaling that NONE of the dead would be resurrected.

23. It is Finished It is Finished For Paul, the issue of the resurrection boils down nicely: For Paul, the issue of the resurrection boils down nicely: It was either one way or the other. It was either one way or the other.

24. It is Finished It is Finished For Paul, the issue of the resurrection boils down nicely: For Paul, the issue of the resurrection boils down nicely: It was either one way or the otherYou could not say that Jesus was resurrected but that there would be no final resurrection. It was either one way or the otherYou could not say that Jesus was resurrected but that there would be no final resurrection.

25. It is Finished It is Finished But, some of the Corinthians were saying that the dead would not be raised. But, some of the Corinthians were saying that the dead would not be raised.

26. It is Finished It is Finished But, some of the Corinthians were saying that the dead would not be raised. But, some of the Corinthians were saying that the dead would not be raised. Most Palestinian Jews accepted the final resurrection. Most Palestinian Jews accepted the final resurrection.

27. It is Finished It is Finished But, some of the Corinthians were saying that the dead would not be raised. But, some of the Corinthians were saying that the dead would not be raised. Most Palestinian Jews accepted the final resurrection. Most Palestinian Jews accepted the final resurrection. Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt (Dan 12:2, ESV). Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt (Dan 12:2, ESV).

28. It is Finished It is Finished But, some of the Corinthians were saying that the dead would not be raised. But, some of the Corinthians were saying that the dead would not be raised. The Sadducees say that there is no resurrection (Mk 12:28, ESV). The Sadducees say that there is no resurrection (Mk 12:28, ESV).

29. It is Finished It is Finished But, some of the Corinthians were saying that the dead would not be raised. But, some of the Corinthians were saying that the dead would not be raised. The Sadducees say that there is no resurrection (Mk 12:28, ESV). The Sadducees say that there is no resurrection (Mk 12:28, ESV). Jews influenced by Gr philosophy also denied the resurrection. Jews influenced by Gr philosophy also denied the resurrection.

30. It is Finished It is Finished But, some of the Corinthians were saying that the dead would not be raised. But, some of the Corinthians were saying that the dead would not be raised. The Sadducees say that there is no resurrection (Mk 12:28, ESV). The Sadducees say that there is no resurrection (Mk 12:28, ESV). Jews influenced by Gr philosophy also denied the resurrection. Jews influenced by Gr philosophy also denied the resurrection. It seems that the Corinthians would fall into this category. It seems that the Corinthians would fall into this category.

31. It is Finished It is Finished But, some of the Corinthians were saying that the dead would not be raised. But, some of the Corinthians were saying that the dead would not be raised. The Sadducees say that there is no resurrection (Mk 12:28, ESV). The Sadducees say that there is no resurrection (Mk 12:28, ESV). Jews influenced by Gr philosophy also denied the resurrection. Jews influenced by Gr philosophy also denied the resurrection. The Corinthians. The Corinthians. Paul spends the 1 st 3 chapters arguing against Gr philosophy. Paul spends the 1 st 3 chapters arguing against Gr philosophy.

32. It is Finished It is Finished The Corinthians wanted Jesus resurrection as a bedrock of their faith, while they denied the final resurrection. The Corinthians wanted Jesus resurrection as a bedrock of their faith, while they denied the final resurrection.

33. It is Finished It is Finished The Corinthians wanted Jesus resurrection as a bedrock of their faith, while they denied the final resurrection. The Corinthians wanted Jesus resurrection as a bedrock of their faith, while they denied the final resurrection. It cannot be both ways! It cannot be both ways!

34. It is Finished It is Finished The Corinthians wanted Jesus resurrection as a bedrock of their faith, while they denied the final resurrection. The Corinthians wanted Jesus resurrection as a bedrock of their faith, while they denied the final resurrection. It cannot be both ways! It cannot be both ways! If Jesus is dead, it is finished! If Jesus is dead, it is finished!

35. It is Finished It is Finished If Jesus is dead, our bodies will putrefy, rot. If Jesus is dead, our bodies will putrefy, rot.

36. It is Finished It is Finished If Jesus is dead, our bodies will putrefy, rot. If Jesus is dead, our bodies will putrefy, rot. Sure, they are going to rot. Sure, they are going to rot.

37. It is Finished It is Finished If Jesus is dead, our bodies will putrefy, rot. If Jesus is dead, our bodies will putrefy, rot. Sure, they are going to rot. Sure, they are going to rot. But, they shall also be raised. But, they shall also be raised.

38. It is Finished It is Finished If Jesus is dead, our bodies will putrefy, rot. If Jesus is dead, our bodies will putrefy, rot. Sure, they are going to rot. Sure, they are going to rot. But, they shall also be raised. But, they shall also be raised. What is sown is perishable; what is raised is imperishable (1 Cor 15:42, ESV). What is sown is perishable; what is raised is imperishable (1 Cor 15:42, ESV).

39. It is Finished It is Finished If Jesus is dead, our bodies will putrefy, rot. If Jesus is dead, our bodies will putrefy, rot. Sure, they are going to rot. Sure, they are going to rot. But, they shall also be raised. But, they shall also be raised. What is sown is perishable; what is raised is imperishable (1 Cor 15:42, ESV). What is sown is perishable; what is raised is imperishable (1 Cor 15:42, ESV). Our bodies shall be raised to a state where they cannot decompose! Our bodies shall be raised to a state where they cannot decompose!

40. It is Finished It is Finished But, thats only if It is NOT Finished!

41. It is Finished It is Finished Our Faith would be POINTLESS v 14

42. It is Finished It is Finished And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain (v 14, ESV). And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain (v 14, ESV).

43. It is Finished It is Finished If Jesus is dead, the apostles preaching is vain. If Jesus is dead, the apostles preaching is vain.

44. It is Finished It is Finished If Jesus is dead, the apostles preaching is vain. If Jesus is dead, the apostles preaching is vain. The thrust of that preaching was the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The thrust of that preaching was the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

45. It is Finished It is Finished If Jesus is dead, the apostles preaching is vain. If Jesus is dead, the apostles preaching is vain. The thrust of that preaching was the resurrection of Jesus Christ: God has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed; and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead (Acts 17:31, ESV). The thrust of that preaching was the resurrection of Jesus Christ: God has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed; and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead (Acts 17:31, ESV).

46. It is Finished It is Finished If Jesus is dead, the apostles preaching is vain. If Jesus is dead, the apostles preaching is vain. The thrust of that preaching was the resurrection of Jesus Christ (Acts 17:31). The thrust of that preaching was the resurrection of Jesus Christ (Acts 17:31). Vain means empty. Vain means empty.

47. It is Finished It is Finished If Jesus is dead, the apostles preaching is vain. If Jesus is dead, the apostles preaching is vain. The thrust of that preaching was the resurrection of Jesus Christ (Acts 17:31). The thrust of that preaching was the resurrection of Jesus Christ (Acts 17:31). Vain means empty. The idea is that without the resurrection of Jesus, the apostles preaching is pointless or useless. Vain means empty. The idea is that without the resurrection of Jesus, the apostles preaching is pointless or useless.

48. It is Finished It is Finished If Jesus is dead, the apostles preaching is vain. If Jesus is dead, the apostles preaching is vain. The thrust of that preaching was the resurrection of Jesus Christ (Acts 17:31). The thrust of that preaching was the resurrection of Jesus Christ (Acts 17:31). Vain means empty. Vain means empty. Why did Paul proclaim the resurrection at the Areopagus if Jesus is still dead? Why did Paul proclaim the resurrection at the Areopagus if Jesus is still dead?

49. It is Finished It is Finished If Jesus is dead, the apostles preaching is vain. If Jesus is dead, the apostles preaching is vain. The thrust of that preaching was the resurrection of Jesus Christ (Acts 17:31). The thrust of that preaching was the resurrection of Jesus Christ (Acts 17:31). Vain means empty. Vain means empty. Why did Paul proclaim the resurrection at the Areopagus if Jesus is still dead? Why did Paul proclaim the resurrection at the Areopagus if Jesus is still dead? Now when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked (Acts 17:32, ESV). Now when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked (Acts 17:32, ESV).

50. It is Finished It is Finished If Jesus is dead, the apostles preaching is vain. If Jesus is dead, the apostles preaching is vain. The thrust of that preaching was the resurrection of Jesus Christ (Acts 17:31). The thrust of that preaching was the resurrection of Jesus Christ (Acts 17:31). Vain means empty. Vain means empty. Why did Paul proclaim the resurrection at the Areopagus if Jesus is still dead? Why did Paul proclaim the resurrection at the Areopagus if Jesus is still dead? Acts 17:31. Acts 17:31. It was pointless for Paul to endure that if Jesus is still dead! It was pointless for Paul to endure that if Jesus is still dead!

51. It is Finished It is Finished If Jesus is dead, our faith is pointless. If Jesus is dead, our faith is pointless.

52. It is Finished It is Finished If Jesus is dead, our faith is pointless. If Jesus is dead, our faith is pointless. It makes perfect sense for Paul to lump faith & preaching together. It makes perfect sense for Paul to lump faith & preaching together.

53. It is Finished It is Finished If Jesus is dead, our faith is pointless. If Jesus is dead, our faith is pointless. It makes perfect sense for Paul to lump faith & preaching together. Faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ (Rm 10:17, ESV). It makes perfect sense for Paul to lump faith & preaching together. Faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ (Rm 10:17, ESV).

54. It is Finished It is Finished If Jesus is dead, our faith is pointless. If Jesus is dead, our faith is pointless. It makes perfect sense for Paul to lump faith & preaching together. Faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ (Rm 10:17, ESV). It makes perfect sense for Paul to lump faith & preaching together. Faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ (Rm 10:17, ESV). But, if Jesus is dead, that faith is pointless! But, if Jesus is dead, that faith is pointless!

55. It is Finished It is Finished Let those words sink in!

56. It is Finished It is Finished Let those words sink in! What a dark world IF It is Finished!

57. It is Finished It is Finished If It is Finished, the Apostles are PERJURERS v 15

58. It is Finished It is Finished We are even found to be misrepresenting God, because we testified about God that he raised Christ, whom he did not raise if it is true that the dead are not raised (v 15, ESV). We are even found to be misrepresenting God, because we testified about God that he raised Christ, whom he did not raise if it is true that the dead are not raised (v 15, ESV).

59. It is Finished It is Finished If Jesus is still in his tomb, the apostles were the biggest liars the world has ever seen! If Jesus is still in his tomb, the apostles were the biggest liars the world has ever seen!

60. It is Finished It is Finished If Jesus is still in his tomb, the apostles were the biggest liars the world has ever seen! If Jesus is still in his tomb, the apostles were the biggest liars the world has ever seen! They testified that God had raised Jesus from the dead. They testified that God had raised Jesus from the dead.

61. It is Finished It is Finished Why did the apostles go throughout the world declaring the resurrection of Jesus?

62. It is Finished It is Finished The apostles saw Jesus after his resurrection. The apostles saw Jesus after his resurrection.

63. It is Finished It is Finished The apostles saw Jesus after his resurrection. The apostles saw Jesus after his resurrection. Paul: Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me (v 8, ESV). Paul: Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me (v 8, ESV).

64. It is Finished It is Finished The apostles saw Jesus after his resurrection. The apostles saw Jesus after his resurrection. Paul: Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me (v 8, ESV). Paul: Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me (v 8, ESV). Why would an educated person go from being a persecutor of the church to being persecuted in the church if he had not seen Jesus alive after the his resurrection? Why would an educated person go from being a persecutor of the church to being persecuted in the church if he had not seen Jesus alive after the his resurrection?

65. It is Finished It is Finished If Jesus is dead, we have believed the biggest FRAUD in human history! If Jesus is dead, we have believed the biggest FRAUD in human history!

66. It is Finished It is Finished If Jesus is dead, we have believed the biggest FRAUD in human history! If Jesus is dead, we have believed the biggest FRAUD in human history! The apostles taught us not to lie. The apostles taught us not to lie.

67. It is Finished It is Finished If Jesus is dead, we have believed the biggest FRAUD in human history! If Jesus is dead, we have believed the biggest FRAUD in human history! The apostles taught us not to lie. The apostles taught us not to lie. Having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members of one another (Eph 4:25, ESV). Having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members of one another (Eph 4:25, ESV).

68. It is Finished It is Finished If It is Finished, the APOSTLES needed to put away falsehood!

69. It is Finished It is Finished If it is Finished, We are PERVERSE v 17

70. It is Finished It is Finished If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins (v 17, ESV). If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins (v 17, ESV).

71. It is Finished It is Finished If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins (v 17, ESV). If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins (v 17, ESV). If Jesus is rotting in Jerusalem, we are perverse, i.e., we still bear our sins! If Jesus is rotting in Jerusalem, we are perverse, i.e., we still bear our sins!

72. It is Finished It is Finished Jesus resurrectionas well as his bloodwas necessary to cleanse us from sin!

73. It is Finished It is Finished We are cleansed by Jesus blood. We are cleansed by Jesus blood.

74. It is Finished It is Finished We are cleansed by Jesus blood. We are cleansed by Jesus blood. In him we have redemption through his blood, according to the riches of his grace (Eph 1:7, ESV). In him we have redemption through his blood, according to the riches of his grace (Eph 1:7, ESV).

75. It is Finished It is Finished Jesus resurrectionas well as his bloodwas necessary to cleanse us from sin! How is his resurrection necessary for my salvation?

76. It is Finished It is Finished Without the resurrection, Jesus is a fraud! Without the resurrection, Jesus is a fraud!

77. It is Finished It is Finished Without the resurrection, Jesus is a fraud! Without the resurrection, Jesus is a fraud! From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised (Mt 16:21, ESV). From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised (Mt 16:21, ESV).

78. It is Finished It is Finished Without the resurrection, Jesus is a fraud! Without the resurrection, Jesus is a fraud! From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised (Mt 16:21, ESV). From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised (Mt 16:21, ESV). If Jesus was not raised on the third day, he was a liar & he could not have been the perfect sacrifice for sin! If Jesus was not raised on the third day, he was a liar & he could not have been the perfect sacrifice for sin!

79. It is Finished It is Finished Without the resurrection, Jesus is a fraud! Without the resurrection, Jesus is a fraud! Without the resurrection, Jesus is not the Son of God! Without the resurrection, Jesus is not the Son of God!

80. It is Finished It is Finished Without the resurrection, Jesus is a fraud! Without the resurrection, Jesus is a fraud! Without the resurrection, Jesus is not the Son of God! Without the resurrection, Jesus is not the Son of God! Jesus was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead (Rm 1:4, ESV). Jesus was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead (Rm 1:4, ESV).

81. It is Finished It is Finished Without the resurrection, Jesus is a fraud! Without the resurrection, Jesus is a fraud! Without the resurrection, Jesus is not the Son of God! Without the resurrection, Jesus is not the Son of God! Jesus was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead (Rm 1:4, ESV). Jesus was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead (Rm 1:4, ESV). If he was not resurrection, Jesus is NOT the Son of God whom we believe & whom we confess. If he was not resurrection, Jesus is NOT the Son of God whom we believe & whom we confess.

82. It is Finished It is Finished What would a world without forgiveness be like?

83. It is Finished It is Finished We would still bear our guilt. We would still bear our guilt.

84. It is Finished It is Finished We would still bear our guilt. We would still bear our guilt. When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried up as by the heat of summer (Ps 32:3-4, ESV). When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried up as by the heat of summer (Ps 32:3-4, ESV).

85. It is Finished It is Finished We would still bear our guilt. We would still bear our guilt. When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried up as by the heat of summer (Ps 32:3-4, ESV). When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried up as by the heat of summer (Ps 32:3-4, ESV). If Jesus is still dead, we have absolutely no way to have that guilt removed. If Jesus is still dead, we have absolutely no way to have that guilt removed.

86. It is Finished It is Finished We would still bear our guilt. We would still bear our guilt. How many of us have needed forgiveness from family & friends? How many of us have needed forgiveness from family & friends?

87. It is Finished It is Finished We would still bear our guilt. We would still bear our guilt. How many of us have needed forgiveness from family & friends? How many of us have needed forgiveness from family & friends? We learn to forgive by being forgiven by God. We learn to forgive by being forgiven by God.

88. It is Finished It is Finished We would still bear our guilt. We would still bear our guilt. How many of us have needed forgiveness from family & friends? How many of us have needed forgiveness from family & friends? We learn to forgive by being forgiven by God. We learn to forgive by being forgiven by God. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you (Eph 4:32, ESV). Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you (Eph 4:32, ESV).

89. It is Finished It is Finished What a horrible world IF It is Finished!

90. It is Finished It is Finished What a horrible world IF It is Finished!

91. It is Finished It is Finished If It is Finished, the Dead have PERISHED v 18

92. It is Finished It is Finished Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished (v 18, ESV). Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished (v 18, ESV).

93. It is Finished It is Finished Perished obviously doesnt refer to physical death, for Paul is speaking of the dead in Christ. Perished obviously doesnt refer to physical death, for Paul is speaking of the dead in Christ.

94. It is Finished It is Finished Perished obviously doesnt refer to physical death, for Paul is speaking of the dead in Christ. Perished obviously doesnt refer to physical death, for Paul is speaking of the dead in Christ. The Gr term refers to killing. The Gr term refers to killing.

95. It is Finished It is Finished Perished obviously doesnt refer to physical death, for Paul is speaking of the dead in Christ. Perished obviously doesnt refer to physical death, for Paul is speaking of the dead in Christ. The Gr term refers to killing. The king then sent his troops and destroyed [same word] those murderers and burned their city (Mt 22:7, ESV). The Gr term refers to killing. The king then sent his troops and destroyed [same word] those murderers and burned their city (Mt 22:7, ESV).

96. It is Finished It is Finished Perished obviously doesnt refer to physical death, for Paul is speaking of the dead in Christ. Perished obviously doesnt refer to physical death, for Paul is speaking of the dead in Christ. The Gr term refers to killing. The king then sent his troops and destroyed [same word] those murderers and burned their city (Mt 22:7, ESV). The Gr term refers to killing. The king then sent his troops and destroyed [same word] those murderers and burned their city (Mt 22:7, ESV). The term also refers to eternal damnation. The term also refers to eternal damnation.

97. It is Finished It is Finished Perished obviously doesnt refer to physical death, for Paul is speaking of the dead in Christ. Perished obviously doesnt refer to physical death, for Paul is speaking of the dead in Christ. The Gr term refers to killing. The king then sent his troops and destroyed [same word] those murderers and burned their city (Mt 22:7, ESV). The Gr term refers to killing. The king then sent his troops and destroyed [same word] those murderers and burned their city (Mt 22:7, ESV). The term also refers to eternal damnation. The term also refers to eternal damnation. Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy [same word] both soul and body in hell (Mt 10:28, ESV). Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy [same word] both soul and body in hell (Mt 10:28, ESV).

98. It is Finished It is Finished Perished obviously doesnt refer to physical death, for Paul is speaking of the dead in Christ. Perished obviously doesnt refer to physical death, for Paul is speaking of the dead in Christ. The Gr term refers to killing. The king then sent his troops and destroyed [same word] those murderers and burned their city (Mt 22:7, ESV). The Gr term refers to killing. The king then sent his troops and destroyed [same word] those murderers and burned their city (Mt 22:7, ESV). The term also refers to eternal damnation. The term also refers to eternal damnation. Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy [same word] both soul and body in hell (Mt 10:28, ESV). Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy [same word] both soul and body in hell (Mt 10:28, ESV). The heavens and earth that now exist are stored up for fire, being kept until the day of judgment and destruction [same word] of the ungodly (2 Pt 3:7, ESV). The heavens and earth that now exist are stored up for fire, being kept until the day of judgment and destruction [same word] of the ungodly (2 Pt 3:7, ESV).

99. It is Finished It is Finished IF It is Finished, the dead in Christ are in torment awaiting an eternal hell!

100. It is Finished It is Finished IF It is Finished, the dead in Christ are in torment awaiting an eternal hell! They have to be in torment, for if It is Finished, they died in sin.

101. It is Finished It is Finished Sin leads to hell. Sin leads to hell.

102. It is Finished It is Finished Sin leads to hell. Sin leads to hell. The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord (Rm 6:23, ESV). The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord (Rm 6:23, ESV).

103. It is Finished It is Finished Sin leads to hell. Sin leads to hell. The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord (Rm 6:23, ESV). The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord (Rm 6:23, ESV). Let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins (Js 5:20, ESV). Let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins (Js 5:20, ESV).

104. It is Finished It is Finished Sin leads to hell. Sin leads to hell. The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord (Rm 6:23, ESV). The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord (Rm 6:23, ESV). Let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins (Js 5:20, ESV). Let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins (Js 5:20, ESV). As for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death (Rv 21:8, ESV). As for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death (Rv 21:8, ESV).

105. It is Finished It is Finished Havent we all found comfort in the death of a Christian loved one by knowing that death has been conquered?

106. It is Finished It is Finished If It is Finished, there is NO HOPE!!!!!!

107. It is Finished It is Finished If It is Finished, there is NO HOPE!!!!!! In such a world, Mammaw is in torment awaiting eternal hell without hope!

108. It is Finished It is Finished If It is Finished, We are PITIFUL v 19

109. It is Finished It is Finished If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied (v 19, ESV). If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied (v 19, ESV).

110. It is Finished It is Finished How many times have we heard that if Christianity isnt true that we still have a better life than an atheist?

111. It is Finished It is Finished How many times have we heard that if Christianity isnt true that we still have a better life than an atheist? Paul says, NO!!

112. It is Finished It is Finished Why should we be pitied if we only have hope in this life?

113. It is Finished It is Finished Because we havent lived the good life. Because we havent lived the good life.

114. It is Finished It is Finished Because we havent lived the good life. Because we havent lived the good life. If Jesus is still dead, we need to be concerned with pleasure & riches. If Jesus is still dead, we need to be concerned with pleasure & riches.

115. It is Finished It is Finished Because we havent lived the good life. Because we havent lived the good life. If Jesus is still dead, we need to be concerned with pleasure & riches. If Jesus is still dead, we need to be concerned with pleasure & riches. If the dead are not raised, Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die (1 Cor 15:32, ESV). If the dead are not raised, Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die (1 Cor 15:32, ESV).

116. It is Finished It is Finished Because we are in for quite a shock when we die! Because we are in for quite a shock when we die!

117. It is Finished It is Finished Because we are in for quite a shock when we die! Because we are in for quite a shock when we die! We believe that were we to die today, we would go to the Paradise of God. We believe that were we to die today, we would go to the Paradise of God.

118. It is Finished It is Finished Because we are in for quite a shock when we die! Because we are in for quite a shock when we die! We believe that were we to die today, we would go to the Paradise of God. We believe that were we to die today, we would go to the Paradise of God. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better (Phil 1:23, ESV). My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better (Phil 1:23, ESV).

119. It is Finished It is Finished Because we are in for quite a shock when we die! Because we are in for quite a shock when we die! We believe that were we to die today, we would go to the Paradise of God. We believe that were we to die today, we would go to the Paradise of God. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better (Phil 1:23, ESV). My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better (Phil 1:23, ESV). Child, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner bad things; but now he is comforted here (Lk 16:25, ESV). Child, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner bad things; but now he is comforted here (Lk 16:25, ESV).

120. It is Finished It is Finished Because we are in for quite a shock when we die! Because we are in for quite a shock when we die! We believe that were we to die today, we would go to the Paradise of God. We believe that were we to die today, we would go to the Paradise of God. But, if Jesus is still dead, we shall go to a terrible place of torment. But, if Jesus is still dead, we shall go to a terrible place of torment.

121. It is Finished It is Finished Because we are in for quite a shock when we die! Because we are in for quite a shock when we die! We believe that were we to die today, we would go to the Paradise of God. We believe that were we to die today, we would go to the Paradise of God. But, if Jesus is still dead, we shall go to a terrible place of torment. But, if Jesus is still dead, we shall go to a terrible place of torment. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into hell, where their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched (Mk 9:47-48, ESV). It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into hell, where their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched (Mk 9:47-48, ESV).

122. It is Finished It is Finished Because we are in for quite a shock when we die! Because we are in for quite a shock when we die! We believe that were we to die today, we would go to the Paradise of God. We believe that were we to die today, we would go to the Paradise of God. But, if Jesus is still dead, we shall go to a terrible place of torment. But, if Jesus is still dead, we shall go to a terrible place of torment. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into hell, where their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched (Mk 9:47-48, ESV). It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into hell, where their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched (Mk 9:47-48, ESV). The smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever, and they have no rest, day or night (Rv14:11, ESV). The smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever, and they have no rest, day or night (Rv14:11, ESV).

123. It is Finished It is Finished How much we should be pitied!

124. It is Finished It is Finished How much we should be pitied! The atheist dies knowing he has no hope.

125. It is Finished It is Finished How much we should be pitied! The atheist dies knowing he has no hope. But, we die believing in hope, but there is none if It is Finished.

126. It is Finished It is Finished Paul seeks to impress on the Corinthians the consequences of what they were saying. Paul seeks to impress on the Corinthians the consequences of what they were saying.

127. It is Finished It is Finished Paul seeks to impress on the Corinthians the consequences of what they were saying. Paul seeks to impress on the Corinthians the consequences of what they were saying. The good news is that the fantasy world we have examined this morning does NOT exist. The good news is that the fantasy world we have examined this morning does NOT exist.

128. It is Finished It is Finished Paul seeks to impress on the Corinthians the consequences of what they were saying. Paul seeks to impress on the Corinthians the consequences of what they were saying. The good news is that the fantasy world we have examined this morning does NOT exist. The good news is that the fantasy world we have examined this morning does NOT exist. In fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep (v 20, ESV). In fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep (v 20, ESV).

129. It is Finished It is Finished Praise God that Jesus has been raised from the dead!

130. It is Finished It is Finished Therefore: Therefore: We shall NOT PUTREFY. We shall NOT PUTREFY. Our faith is NOT POINTLESS. Our faith is NOT POINTLESS. The apostles are NOT PERJURERS. The apostles are NOT PERJURERS. We are NOT PERVERSE. We are NOT PERVERSE. The dead have NOT PERISHED. The dead have NOT PERISHED. We are NOT PITIFUL. We are NOT PITIFUL.

131. It is Finished It is Finished Do you have hope this morning?