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and the glorious resurrection

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Psalm 119:111“The Word of God has defined all that I am and substantiated the unchanging principles that regulate my life, principles that are never a burden but a cause to rejoice.”

Jeremiah 6:16“Seek out and hold fast to the foundational truths (heritage) that have been tested over time; truths that bear the fruit of goodness. Live with these foundations and your life will be full of rest.”

Why is the resurrection so important?

the resurrection sets jesus christ apart

the resurrection releases the power of transformation

the resurrection gives hope for better things

“He has begotten us again to a living hope through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”

1 Peter 1:3

the resurrection will restore god’s original design

resurrection means a new heaven and new earth

R. A. Torrey

“It’s critical that we not only affirm the Resurrection, but to understand its meaning… We will be redeemed spirits in redeemed bodies in a redeemed universe.”

Randy Alcorn

“Resurrection does not mean eliminating the old body, but transforming it. We will remain who we are…

Randy Alcorn

“…We will have our same appearance (though resurrected), same memory, interest and skills, yet without our fallen, corrupt natures.”

Randy Alcorn

“The new Earth will still be Earth, but a changed Earth. It will be converted and resurrected, but it will still be Earth and recognized as such.”

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