RESURRECTION: THE DAWN OF VICTORY John 20:1-9 Rev. Dr. Samuel P. Fernandez PREACHER.
John 20 1 10, resurrection
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Faith in Christ Jesus : 2 Timothy 1:12 defines FAITH as knowing the trustworthy character and motives of Jesus, and being confident in His limitless promise-keeping ability, and consequently committing yourself entirely to His keeping. We are studying the Gospel of John, answering these questions: 1) What is revealed of Jesus’ character, motives, and abilities? 2) What is indicated that you could confidently commit to Jesus ? John 20:1-18 Jesus. Resurrected! There are five Biblical accounts of the resurrection of Christ; the four Gospels and 1 Corinthians 15:4-8. None record the whole history, but rather, furnish evidences for it. Deceivers(Matthew 28:11-15) had to take real financial action against it. The converted Saul of Tarsus went to Jerusalem to “see” (Grk.'historeo' = inquire, examine, investigate) Peter in Galatians 1:18, and carried his investigation on to every living witness (1 Corinthians 15:6), because on this event hangs ALL our hope, identity, and persuaded commitment to Jesus. The fact of the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the best established in history!! Indeed, if in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable! If the Gospels had begun with the resurrection and ascension of Christ, believing in their reality would necessarily be a heathenish faith which stands upon fantasy and merely religious fanaticism. However, we have a previous record of the Christ which reveals His character traits, His motives and mission, His actions and abilities. We come to this supernatural event able to accept its reality because Christ has already demonstrated Who He is and what He is able to do. “We ought to remember, that the Evangelists, and afterward St. Paul, are not so much concerned to narrate the whole history of the resurrection as to furnish the evidence for it.” - Alfred Edersheim (The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah ) Such evidences included the efforts of enemies to discredit it, as well as its transforming affect on despondent, doubting, and fearful followers. The historical nature of this event is inarguable! The reality of the event can only be rejected on philosophical grounds. Philosophical rejection of the resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ is expressed as, “It did not happen BECAUSE it does not happen, and it does not happen BECAUSE it cannot happen.” This assumption is based on the presumption that human observation, experience, and knowledge of natural law is complete! Please investigate: http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/ Supreme_Court/ll_sc.nsf/pages/SCO_young110406 Now, let us read together, John 20:1-18. Do you really believe that Jesus actually died, rose from the dead, and ascended to heaven; and that He will actually return to Earth as descried in the Bible? I have been asked, “How can you believe that? I can understand how simple and ignorant people might cling to such superstition, but you are smarter than that!” I have attempted, over these two years of study, to show you that 2 Timothy 1:12 is the pattern, template, of our answer. FIRST, we must have both an historical (from the Bible) and personal (from experience) knowledge of Christ's trustworthy character and motives. SECOND, we must demonstrate a John 15 lifestyle, which bears fruit (John 15:5), answered prayers (John 15:7 and 16), and overflows with joy (John 15:11). Selah! These actually demonstrate that we are persuaded and confident in Christ's present and current abilities. THIRD, we must commit ourselves into His keeping for today and for ever regardless of (whether because of or in spite of) our circumstances. Based entirely on knowing Jesus and being persuaded of His love and power, we are to trust Him in poverty or wealth, sickness or health, for better or worse, and forsaking all others loves keep ourselves for Him alone. Not even death shall separate us from Him! Selah! Verse 1 How does the empty tomb affect you? Verse 5 How do the empty grave clothes affect you? Verses 11-18 What is revealed of Jesus' character and motives in this exchange with Mary? What is revealed of Jesus' abilities in this account? Verse10, 11 Peter and John returned to their lodgings. Mary remained, weeping. Though Jesus was the center of their thoughts, He was not the center of their actions... yet! How do these things affect you?
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Faith in Christ Jesus:2 Timothy 1:12 defines FAITH as knowing the trustworthy character and motives of Jesus, and being confident in His limitless promise-keeping ability, and consequently committing yourself entirely to His keeping. We are studying the Gospel of John, answering these questions: 1) What is revealed of Jesus’ character, motives, and abilities? 2) What is indicated that you could confidently commit to Jesus ?
John 20:1-18Jesus. Resurrected!
There are five Biblical accounts of the resurrection of Christ; the four Gospels and 1 Corinthians 15:4-8. None record the whole history, but rather, furnish evidences for it. Deceivers(Matthew 28:11-15) had to take real financial action against it. The converted Saul of Tarsus went to Jerusalem to “see” (Grk.'historeo' = inquire, examine, investigate) Peter in Galatians 1:18, and carried his investigation on to every living witness (1 Corinthians 15:6), because on this event hangs ALL our hope, identity, and persuaded commitment to Jesus. The fact of the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the best established in history!! Indeed, if in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable!
If the Gospels had begun with the resurrection and ascension of Christ, believing in their reality would necessarily be a heathenish faith which stands upon fantasy and merely religious fanaticism. However, we have a previous record of the Christ which reveals His character traits, His motives and mission, His actions and abilities. We come to this supernatural event able to accept its reality because Christ has already demonstrated Who He is and what He is able to do.
“We ought to remember, that the Evangelists, and afterward St. Paul, are not so much concerned to narrate the whole history of the resurrection as to furnish the evidence for it.” - Alfred Edersheim (The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah) Such evidences included the efforts of enemies to discredit it, as well as its transforming affect on despondent, doubting, and fearful followers. The historical nature of this event is inarguable! The reality of the event can only be rejected on philosophical grounds.
Philosophical rejection of the resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ is expressed as, “It did not happen BECAUSE it does not happen, and it does not happen BECAUSE it cannot happen.” This assumption is based on the presumption that human observation, experience, and knowledge of natural law is complete!
Please investigate:http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/
Supreme_Court/ll_sc.nsf/pages/SCO_young110406
Now, let us read together, John 20:1-18.
Do you really believe that Jesus actually died, rose from the dead, and ascended to
heaven; and that He will actually return to Earth as descried in the Bible?
I have been asked, “How can you believe that? I can understand how simple and ignorant people might cling to such superstition, but you are smarter than that!” I have attempted, over these two years of study, to show you that 2 Timothy 1:12 is the pattern, template, of our answer.
FIRST, we must have both an historical (from the Bible) and personal (from experience) knowledge of Christ's trustworthy character and motives.
SECOND, we must demonstrate a John 15 lifestyle, which bears fruit (John 15:5), answered prayers (John 15:7 and 16), and overflows with joy (John 15:11). Selah! These actually demonstrate that we are persuaded and confident in Christ's present and current abilities.
THIRD, we must commit ourselves into His keeping for today and for ever regardless of (whether because of or in spite of) our circumstances.
Based entirely on knowing Jesus and being persuaded of His love and power, we are to trust Him in poverty or wealth, sickness or health, for better or worse, and forsaking all others loves keep ourselves for Him alone. Not even death shall separate us from Him! Selah!
Verse 1 How does the empty tomb affect you?Verse 5 How do the empty grave clothes affect you?Verses 11-18 What is revealed of Jesus' character and motives in this exchange with Mary? What is revealed of Jesus' abilities in this account?Verse10, 11 Peter and John returned to their lodgings. Mary remained, weeping. Though Jesus was the center of their thoughts, He was not the center of their actions... yet!
How do these things affect you?
