If Jesus had not risen...but since He did... 1 Corinthians 15:1-23

 1 Cor. 15:1-23

 

  I.  Through the Gospel we are redeemed.

    a.  Christ died for our sins.

-Is. 53:5-10, I Pet. 2:24, I John 2:2, 4:10

    b.  Christ was buried.

-Is. 53:9

    c.  Christ has been raised from the dead.

-Ps. 16:10; Matt. 12:39-40

 II.  Without the resurrection we have no hope.

If there is no resurrection...

   a.  Not even Christ was raised.

-Luke 24:38-43

   b.  Our preaching is in vain.

-vain = kenon = empty, without result, no purpose

-Acts 2:22-23, 2:31-32, 4:12 

   c.  Our faith is worthless.

   d.  We who proclaim the message are false witnesses.

-Rom. 4:24, I Pet. 1:21

  e.  We are still in sin.

"The denial of their future, that they are destined fro the rusurrection on the basis of Christ's resurrection, has the net effect of a denial of their past, that they have recevied forgiveness of sins on the basis of Christ's death." Gordon Fee

-Acts 5:30-31 

    f.  The dead in Christ have perished.

   g.  There is no hope.

 

 III.  Because of the resurrection redemption has been accomplished.

   a.  Christ is the first fruits of the resurrection.

   b.  The redeemed are the final harvest.

 

Meet Edgar

Edgar is 15 years old and in the 10th grade at Lifesong Honduras.

On June 5th, 2009 his father was shot and killed because he didn't want to sell his property, leaving his mother alone to raise Edgar and his brothers.

Recently Edgar's family decided to move to another state and wanted him to join them.  However, even though it was hard to watch them leave, he was determined to continue his education at Escalon.  After being there for 3 years, Edgar understands his need for education as a step towards a better life.

When asked about these major trials he has had to face in his young life, he simply says,

"It's just like "Pastor Guy" (Lifesong Honduras director) always says, "we should never give up."  

After graduating Edgar wants to study in the medical field.  He desires to use these skills to help people in need and give back as he has been given.

With your support we can continue to serve more kids like Edgar.

Our goal is:

We have 16.5 commitments.

We need 83.5 more.

Please prayerfully consider joining us as we strive to bring joy and purpose to orphans in Honduras! YOUR DONATION WILL BE DOUBLED by a gracious giver!

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