I was blessed to be able to fill in for our pastor again this Sunday. I realized later that trying to preach on the NT theme of “Resurrection Life” was probably too much to try to accomplish in one message. But then again, my opportunities to preach are limited and I pack as much in as I can, when given the chance!
I won’t spell out the sermon here, but you can peek at my notes or download the audio (mp3) of my message. I hope it is a blessing to everyone. I know it was a blessing to me. I should also note that I am indebted to G.K. Beale’s A New Testament Biblical Theology for many of the lines of thought that I trace out in this message.
Place: Beacon of Hope Church, St. Paul
Date: July 22, 2012
Title: Raised for Our Sake
Text: 2 Cor. 4:16-5:17
Notes: Download PDF
Audio Link: Listen online or download (right click the link and save it to your computer)
Great point. The Resurrection does seems to be under-represented in preaching and Gospel presentations in general. 1 Corinthians 15:14,17 …and if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is without foundation, and so is your faith… and if Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins.
I don’t think it has been left out on purpose, but it is a frequent glaring oversight in our Gospel presentations.
Thank you for the post and the reminder of good doctrine.
Thanks, Andrew. It was Adrian Warnock’s book, Raised with Christ: How the Resurrection Changes Everything (Crossway), that helped me really see that.