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POSSIBLE EXPLANATIONS…

• Jesus didn’t die on the cross.

•  Jesus’ tomb was not empty.

• The disciples stole the body of Jesus.

• The disciples were delusional when they saw Jesus.

• Jesus died on the cross and actually rose from the grave.

STARTLING IMPLICATIONS…

If Jesus rose from the dead…

1. He is Lord over life and death.

“No one takes [my life] from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have

authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again.” John 10:18

1. He is Lord over sin and Satan.

“‘Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?’ The sting of

death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us

the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

1. He is Lord over you and me.

“That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart

that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart

that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess

and are saved.” Romans 10:9-10

1. He reigns over us supremely.

2. He loves us deeply.

3. He will judge us eternally.

THE PERSONAL QUESTION...

• Do you believe in the resurrection of Jesus?

• Do you surrender to the Lordship of Jesus ?