The Resurrection, Volume II: Heart of the Christian Life
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
The cross proves that God understands suffering and loves each of us enough to endure the pain. The resurrection proves that such an overcoming is ours too. Explore the resurrection in a whole new light. The resurrection offers: • The ultimate offer of proof for what we believe • The defining role in transforming lives • The best evangelism tool ever • Empowerment for daily living • The solution for overcoming doubt • Hope in our grief, suffering, and pain Because Jesus lives, we can face every struggle, every tragedy, every triumph, every tomorrow. The resurrection of Jesus is not only dramatic evidence of his claim to be the Savior of mankind, but a foundation supporting many of the fundamental teachings of the New Testament. This study will help you recognize the resurrection’s importance for other aspects of your Christian knowledge and faith.
Top Highlights
“Sin’s enticements are defeated If I prefer something else even more than sin, and act on it. Victory comes from the believer’s transformation. To desire God and His eternal blessings, seeking them above all else, is to avoid sin for the sake of a greater love. And we are motivated by those things we love most (Matt. 6:21, 24).” (Page 103)
“God’s truth needs to be forcefully applied to unbiblical thinking: our peace does not depend on what we do but on what God has done for us. His truth produces peace in this life. What more must we have on earth?” (Page 143)
“Many passages in Scripture reveal an awareness of the agonizing anxieties concerning death. Not even saints are immune to these fears. In fact, Hebrews 2:14–15 records an incredibly direct claim. Jesus became a man and died so that, by His death, He could destroy the Devil’s hold on death. By so doing, He provided the means to release those who were in slavery to the fear of death for their entire lives! Imagine that! Seen from one angle, Jesus’ Incarnation was for the purpose of releasing us from the lifelong bondage of fearing death. Yes, not only is God aware of our foremost anxiety, but He took steps to combat that fear. He does care about us and our needs.” (Page 124)
“Third, it should not go unnoticed that Paul used different methods, depending on whom he was addressing” (Page 39)
“From the very beginning the key theme was the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ” (Page 33)