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TITLE: What is the resurrection?
TEXT: Mark 9:9-13
PROPOSITION: Resurrection is a promise many do not understand.
QUESTION: How?
KEY WORD: Questions
SCRIPTURE READING: Same
INTRODUCTION:
- Jesus makes a promise of his resurrection. (9)
- As they walk along - a debate begins.
- What is resurrection?
- A vital theme of Christianity is "Resurrection"
- Without a clear understanding of and faith in the resurrection, religion is an exercise in futility.
- Three questions that are answered in 1 Corinthians 15.
What if there is no resurrection? (1 Corinthians 15:13-19)
- Christ is not raised - 13
- Preaching is vain - 14
- Faith is vain - 14
- Yet in our sins - 17
- Dead have perished -18
- We are miserable (no hope) - 19
How are the dead raised? (1 Corinthians 15:36-38)
- Illustrated with seed and plant
- Seed must die first
- Body planted is not same as body raised
- God decides the type of body that is best
What will the body be like? (1 Corinthians 15:42-44)
- Don't know I John 3:2
- Different than this one
Physical Body
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Spiritual Body
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Corruption
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Incorruption
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Dishonor
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Glory
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Weakness
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Power
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Natural
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Spiritual
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