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THE RESULTS OF THE RESURRECTION
Attests the Deity of Christ
As we have already seen, Paul teaches that the resurrection of Jesus Christ attests to His
deity (Ro 1:4). Christ had pointed forward to His resurrection as a "sign" that would be given the
people of Israel (Mt 12:38-40; Jn 2:18-22), and Paul declares that it was a sign of His deity.
Assures us that God Accepts Atonement
The resurrection of Christ assures us that God has accepted the atoning work of
Christ (Ro 4:25). The preposition in this reference with the accusative, has the force of "on
account of," "because of," "for the sake of." We could not have the same confidence that God has
accepted Christ's sacrifice had He not risen from the dead.
Gives Christ His Rightful Position
Through the resurrection, Christ became the Intercessor, Executive, and Protector of
His people (1 Ti 2:5-6; Ro 8:34; Eph 1:20-22; Ro 5:9-10).
Gives Personal Realization of Salvation
By Christ's resurrection, provision has been made for the personal realization of the
salvation which He has provided, in His bestowal of repentance, forgiveness, regeneration, and
the Holy Spirit (Ac 2:33; 5:31; 3:26; Jn 16:7; 1 Pe 1:3).
Gives Basis for Power and Service for Believers
His resurrection is made the basis of assurance to the believer that all necessary power
for life and service is available to Him (Eph 1:18-20; 4:8). If God could raise Him from the
dead, He is able to supply all the needs of the believer (Php 3:10).
Guarantees Resurrection of Believer
Paul further tells us that the resurrection of Christ is a guarantee that our bodies too will
be raised from the dead (Ro 8:11; Jn 5:28-29; 6:40; Ac 4:2; 1 Co 15:20-23; 2 Co 4:14; 1 Th
4:14).
Gives Proof there will be a Judgment
The resurrection of Christ is also God's concrete proof that there will be a judgment of
the godly and the ungodly (Jn 5:22; Ac 10:42; 17:31). The Day of Judgment has been appointed,
and so has the Judge. Of these facts God has given assurance unto all people, in that He has
raised Christ from the dead.