The central message of genuine Christian preaching is that God raised Jesus Christ from the dead in order for believers to triumph over sin and death and enjoy the benefits of eternal life.
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is foretold
In Scripture 1Co 15:3-4 Also see: Ps 16:10; Ps 49:15; Isa 53:10-12; Hos 6:2; Lk 24:46; Ac 2:29-31; Ac 26:22-23
By Jesus Christ Mt 16:21 Mk 8:31 Lk 9:22 Also see: Mt 12:40 the sign of Jonah; Mt 17:9 Mk the transfiguration; Mt 17:22-23 Mk 9:31; Mt 20:18-19 Mk 10:33-34 Lk 18:31-33; Mt 26:32 pp Mk 14:28; Jn 2:19-22 Jesus Christ clears the temple; Jn 16:16
The resurrection is preached by the apostles
Ac 4:33 Also see: Ac 2:24-32; Ac 10:40-41; Ac 17:2-3,18,31
The certainty of the resurrection
Ac 1:3 Also see: 1Co 15:3-8 These verses particularly stress the physical reality of the risen Christ: Lk 24:36-43; Jn 20:26-28
The necessity of the resurrection
1Co 15:17 Also see: Jn 20:9
The results of Jesus Christ’s resurrection
God’s power is demonstrated Eph 1:19-20 Also see: Ac 2:24; 1Co 6:14
The sonship of Jesus Christ is declared Ro 1:4 Also see: Ac 13:33
The Lordship of Jesus Christ is declared Ro 14:9. The Lordship of Jesus Christ is seen in that he was raised to the right hand of God: Ac 5:30-31; Eph 1:20-22 2Co 5:15
The destruction of death’s power is declared Rev 1:18 Also see: Ac 2:24; Ro 6:9
The benefits of Jesus Christ’s resurrection for believers
It is the foundation of salvation Ro 4:25 Also see: Jn 11:25-26; Ro 10:9; 1Pe 1:21; 1Pe 3:21
It provides the power to live for God Ro 6:4 Also see: Ro 7:4; Ro 8:11; Eph 2:4-7; Php 3:8-11; Col 2:12; Col 3:1; Heb 13:20-21
The intercession of Jesus Christ depends upon it Ro 8:34 Also see: Heb 7:25
It brings assurance of resurrection to eternal life 1Co 6:14 Also see: Ro 6:5; 1Co 15:20-22; 2Co 4:14; 1Th 4:14; 1Pe 1:3-4
Say this prayer: Father in heaven, Thank you for sending your Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for the forgiveness of my sin. Lord Jesus, please forgive me for all of my sins. Come into my heart, and be my Lord and Savior. Please, help me live for you and fill me with your Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.