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INTRODUCTION

What keeps our faith strong when things around us seem to be collapsing? The five foundations of the Christian faith uphold Christianity, like strong columns supporting a grand building. These five fundamental truths form the foundation for what we believe as Christians. They are essential to our faith, and we are to defend them with our lives. Understanding these pillars not only strengthens our own beliefs, but also helps us explain our faith to others.

“If the foundations be destroyed, What can the righteous do?” —Psalm 11:3 (KJV)

In this collection, we will look at the five foundations of the Christian faith and how they bring us hope and form a solid foundation for our lives. This collection will include:

August 29/September 1
Pillar #1 – The Virgin Birth

September 5/8
Pillar# 2 – The Crucifixion

September 12/15
Pillar #3 – The Resurrection

September 19/22
Pillar #4 – The Second Coming

September 26/29
Pillar #5 – The Inerrancy of Scripture

Text: I Corinthians 15:12-14 (CSB, New Testament)

Today’s Takeaway: Without the resurrection, we have no salvation.

Week 3 - PILLAR #3 – THE RESURRECTION

4 INSIGHTS TO THE RESURRECTION

I. THE

Reveal Answer

The Minimal Facts:

A. Jesus

by crucifixion.

B. His disciples believed He

and appeared to them.

C. The church persecutor, Paul, was suddenly

.

D. The skeptic James, Jesus’ brother, was suddenly

.

E. The tomb was

, under Roman watch.

“For I passed on to you as most important what I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, 5and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the Twelve.” —1 Corinthians 15:3-5

II. THE

Reveal Answer

The Timeline:

A. Jesus’ crucifixion and reported

: around 30-33 AD

B. Paul’s earliest

: around 49-51 AD, just 16-21 years later

C. The

: written between 65-100 AD, within the lifetimes of the eyewitnesses

“Many have undertaken to compile a narrative about the events that have been fulfilled among us, 2just as the original eyewitnesses and servants of the word handed them down to us. 3So it also seemed good to me, since I have carefully investigated everything from the very first, to write to you in an orderly sequence, most honorable Theophilus, 4so that you may know the certainty of the things about which you have been instructed.” —Luke 1:1-4

III. THE

Reveal Answer

The resurrection didn’t just leave an empty tomb; it left changed lives.

A. The

went from hiding in fear to boldly proclaiming Christ.

Further Resource on the Resurrection

B.

went from persecuting Christians to becoming one.

C. James went from skeptic to church leader.

“For I am the least of the apostles, not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain.” —1 Corinthians 15:9-10

IV. THE

Reveal Answer

The resurrection isn’t just a historical event; it’s a present reality and a future promise.

A. It assures us of

.

B. It gives us

for living.

C. It promises us eternal

.

“And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you, then he who raised Christ from the dead will also bring your mortal bodies to life through his Spirit who lives in you.” —Romans 8:11

“So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.” —Colossians 3:1

CONCLUSION: What steps do you need to take to trust the resurrection?

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