Distinguishing Doctrine of the Resurrection

The ResurrectionThe Doctrine

that DistinguishesActs 17

7 Distinguishing Events

1. His Birth2. His Baptist3. His Crucifixion4. His Resurrection5. His Ascension6. His Rapture7. His Second Coming

A Devoted City

DIVERSE DOCTRINES• Jews• Idolaters• Epicureans• Stoics• Agnostics

A Distinguished Doctrine

“He seemeth to be a setter forth of STRANGE gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection.”Acts 17:18

A Distinguished DoctrineA DISTINGUISHED BIRTH

“Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14

A Distinguished DoctrineA DISTINGUISHED BAPTISM

“And Jesus, when he was baptized went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Matt. 3:16-17

A Distinguished DoctrineA DISTINGUISHED DEATH

• My God, My God» Psalm 22:1» Matthew 27:46

• Numbered with the Transgressors» Isaiah 53:12» Luke 23:33 » Mark 15:27, 28

• Vinegar to drink» Psalm 69:21» John 19:28, 29


• Committing His Spirit» Psalm 31:5» Luke 23:46

• Gambling for His Garments» Psalm 22:18» John 19:23. 24

• Not a Bone Broken» Psalm 34:20» Exodus 12:46 » John 19:32-36


• Darkness » Amos 8:9» Matthew 27:45

• Pierced Hands and Feet» Zechariah 13:6» Psalm 22:16» Luke 23:33» John 20:27

• Prayed for His Persecutors» Isaiah 53:12» Luke 23:34


• Look on Him who they pierced» Zechariah 12:10» John 19: 25-26 » Matthew 27:54

• Wounds, Bruises & Stripes » Isaiah 53:5» 1 Peter 2:24

• Buried with the Rich» Isaiah 53:9» Matthew 27:57-60

A Distinguished DoctrineA DISTINGUISHED RESURRECTION

• Never happened before or since.

• Cannot be duplicated.


Prophesied For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.Psalm 16:10


Prophesied The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.Luke 24:7


Prophesied But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas: For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. Matthew 12:39-40


Prophesied Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. 18 No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.John 10:17-18


ProvenAfter that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.1 Corinthians 15:6


ProvenThe tomb was well guarded.Matthew 27:63-65


ProvenThe Conspiracy with the guards.Matthew 28:11-15


Powerful• Peter’s Reaction – John 20:1-8

• Mary’s Reaction – John 20:12-15

• Thomas’s Reaction – John 20:26-29


PrototypeFor as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. 23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.1 Corinthians 15:52

A Distinguished DoctrineA DISTINGUISHED ASCENSION

A DISTINGUISHED RAPTURE

A DISTINGUISHED SECOND COMING

A Decided Belief• Some Doubted• Some Delayed• Some Decided– Dionysius– Damaris– Different others

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Distinguishing Doctrine of the Resurrection