1. divine 1. He was the “Son of God.” 10 ways Jesus said he was God risen Copyright © Simon G. Harris Scripture quotations taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission

2. 1 Cor. 15:14 And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. 1 Cor. 15:14 And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. risen The importance of the resurrection:

3. 1 Cor. 15:19 If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men. 1 Cor. 15:19 If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men. risen The importance of the resurrection:

4. 1 Cor. 15:17-19 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. 18Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. 1 Cor. 15:17-19 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. 18Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. risen The importance of the resurrection: without it no Salvation

5. Matthew 12:38-40 For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. Matthew 12:38-40 For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. risen The importance of the resurrection: without it Jesus isn’t God

6. 1 Corinthians 15:4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, 1 Corinthians 15:4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, risen The importance of the resurrection: without it the Bible is meaningless

7. risen The importance of the resurrection: without it Christianity is nothing special

8. 1 Cor. 15:3-8 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: …. 1 Cor. 15:3-8 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: …. risen Did it happen?: TESTIMONIES Paul the date oral tradition words verified

9. Luke 24:3 but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. Luke 24:3 but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. risen Did it happen?: TESTIMONIES The Gospels tomb was empty a variety of appearances

10. Luke 24:34 and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” Luke 24:34 and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” risen Did it happen?: TESTIMONIES The Gospels tomb was empty a variety of appearances

11. Acts 4:19 - 20 But Peter and John replied, … For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” Acts 4:19 - 20 But Peter and John replied, … For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” risen Did it happen?: TESTIMONIES Changed lives of disciples

12. Acts 2:47 And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. Acts 2:47 And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. risen Did it happen?: TESTIMONIES Changed lives ever since

13. Psychologically improbable No motive Why was “lie” never exposed Tomb Guarded Grave clothes Psychologically improbable No motive Why was “lie” never exposed Tomb Guarded Grave clothes risen Did it happen?: THEORIES Maybe … the disciples stole the body?

14. So why wasn’t it produced? So why wasn’t it produced? risen Did it happen?: THEORIES Maybe … the authorities stole the body?

15. The Soldiers knew he died The blood and water confirmed it – Jn 19:34 The grave clothes Impossibility of escape The Soldiers knew he died The blood and water confirmed it – Jn 19:34 The grave clothes Impossibility of escape risen Did it happen?: THEORIES Maybe … Jesus didn’t really die?

16. Hallucinations are not common Hallucinations are private, individual & subjective Hallucinations cannot be touched Hallucinations are not common Hallucinations are private, individual & subjective Hallucinations cannot be touched risen Did it happen?: THEORIES Maybe … it was all hallucination

17. The difficulties may be great; but the absurdities of unbelief are greater." The difficulties may be great; but the absurdities of unbelief are greater." risen Did it happen…. Yes!

18. 1 Cor. 15:17-19 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. 18Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. 1 Cor. 15:17-19 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. 18Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. risen The relevance today: The resurrection validates the cross

19. John 17:3 Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. John 17:3 Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. risen The relevance today: The resurrection means he’s alive

20. 1 Thessalonians 4:14 We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. 1 Thessalonians 4:14 We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. risen The relevance today: The resurrection means I too will be raised

21. John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No-one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No-one comes to the Father except through me. risen The relevance today: The resurrection Brings confidence in the market place of faith

22. Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. risen The relevance today: The resurrection Brings confidence in the market place of faith