The Nature of Christ’s Resurrection Body

Northwest Bible Church – April 20, 2025 – Resurrection Day – Alan Conner

Luke 24:13-35

The Nature of Christ’s Resurrection Body

Intro

 

A.  CHRIST’S APPEARANCE IS DISGUISED.

1. How was this accomplished?   

2. Mk. 16:12  – “He appeared in a different form” 

3. Jn. 20:15 – Mary thought the risen Jesus was a gardener.

 

B. WHY DID CHRIST APPEAR THIS WAY?

1. The resurrection body is a mystery.

a. Like the Trinity, Hypostatic union of Christ

b.  1 Cor. 15:44 – a spiritual body?

 

c.  1 Cor. 2:9  

2. Christ can be near but hidden to us in times of distress.  

a. for our testing – 

(1) They were foolish men (Luke 24:25)

(2) They were slow to believe the prophets (Luke 24:25).

b. for our sanctification

 

(1) Illumination.  Luke 24:27    

(2) Revelation, Luke 24:30-31.       

c. the means of grace, Luke 24:28-31.   

Conclusion