038 The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

“If Jesus Christ is alive, then there is hope for the world. If Jesus Christ is in the grave, then I don't see the slightest glimmer of hope on the horizon.” Konrad Adenauer. 

This episode is part 4 of 5 episode where we study the doctrine of Christology with Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton. Today we will be talking about one of the most important and foundational aspects of Christianity: the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.  If you missed our previous episode, please go back and listen to parts 1,2, and 3 on episodes 35 to 37, where we talk about the deity, the incarnation, and the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

[00:01 - 05:19] Opening Segment

• We share the story of Konrad Adenauer’s strong declaration of faith when he had a conversation with Dr. Billy Graham about the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

[05:20 - 15:17] The Key Components of the Resurrection

• The Resurrection means that Jesus is alive.
• The resurrection was the guarantee of the Father’s acceptance of the Sons’ work.
• Pastor Jeff talks about Jesus’s prayer in the Garden of Gethsemani and the meaning of the cup.
• We talked about the resurrected body of Jesus Christ.
  • His resurrected body was an eternal body that never to die again.
• Pastor Jeff talks about how we shall all see Jesus Christ one day based on the book of revelation.

 [15:18 - 21:04] The Resurrection was essential in God’s overall program for us

• Pastor Jeff talks about the importance of His resurrection on God’s overall program for us
• The resurrection fulfilled the prophecies.
• Pastor Jeff talks about what will the resurrected bodies of believers look like.

[21:05 - 26:24] Closing Segment

• Pastor Jeff talks about the meaning of the resurrection of Christ for us today.
• “Jesus’s resurrection is the basis of our faith and victory over sins days by day.” - Dr. Dana Goodnough.
• Final words from Pastor Jeff and Jen

Tweetable Quotes:

“ Within the framework of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the validity of the Christian faith is determined ” - Pastor Jeff Cranston.

“If Jesus Christ is alive, then there is hope for the world. If Jesus Christ is in the grave, then I don't see the slightest glimmer of hope on the horizon.” Konrad Adenauer. 

“The resurrected body of Jesus serves as the prototype of the resurrected body of believers..” - Pastor Jeff Cranston.

Bible Verses and Other Sources Mentioned:

• 1 Corinthians 15:17
• Matthew 26:39
• Luke 24:39
• Revelation 1:12-16
• John 16:13
• Psalms 16:10
• Revelation 1:5
• 1 Corinthians 15: 35 - 41
• 1 John: 3
• Romans 4:25
• Ephesians 1: 19 - 20
• The Moody Handbook of Theology by Paul P Enns
• Three-Minute Theology by Dana L. Goodnough

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