The Bodily Resurrection of Jesus
The Bodily Resurrection of Jesus
Intro
A. THE LACK OF UNDERSTANDING BY THE APOSTLES
John 20:9 “For as yet they did not understand the Scripture that He must rise again from the dead.”
B. PROOF OF JESUS’ BODILY RESURRECTION
- His resurrection body was able to eat food (Luke 24:42-43).
- His resurrection body had the marks of his crucifixion (Luke 24:38-39).
- People saw and touched His resurrection body (Matthew 28:9).
- Jesus said He would raise His body up (John 2:19-21).
- The OT prophesied of Jesus death and resurrection (Luke 24:25-27).
- Paul affirms the resurrected Jesus as a man (1 Timothy 2:5).
- If Jesus physical body did not rise from the dead, then what happened to it?
C. THE CHARACTERISTICS OF CHRIST’S RESURRECTED BODY
- It could pass through a closed door (John 20:19).
- It was “a spiritual body” (1 Corinthians 15:44).
D. WHY IS CHRIST’S BODILY RESURRECTION IMPORTANT?
- No ___________________ without it.
- No ___________________ without it.
- No ____________________ without it.
Conclusion
Topics:
Easter, Resurrection