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1. Resurrection Denied (Matt 22:23, 31-32)
2. Resurrection Deplored (Acts 4:2)
3. Resurrection Derided (Acts 17:18)
4. Resurrection Despised (Acts 17:32)
5. Resurrection Disregarded (1 Cor 15:12)
6. Resurrection Displaced (2 Tim 2:18)

The Knowledge of Resurrection (Acts 4:10)
The Knowledge of Justification (Acts 13:38)
The Knowledge of Salvation (Acts 28:28)

"And that He was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: After 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. After that, He was seen of James; then of all the apostles. And last of all He was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time." 1 Corinthians 15:5-8

Named Witnesses
* Cephas - Friend
* James - Family
* Paul - Foe

Numerous Witnesses
* Twelve - Followers
* Five Hundred - Faithful
* Apostles - Fearless

Witnesses are
- Competent
- Comprehensive
- Conclusive

"Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures; and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures: and that He was seen..." 1 Corinthians 15:3-5

One Efficacious Factor
Christ (the majesty of His Person)
died (the mystery of His Passion)
for our sins (the marvel of His Provision)

Two Essential Factors
* Christ died according to the Scriptures
* Christ was raised according to the Scriptures

Two Establishing Factors
* Christ was buried signifying that He died
* Christ was seen signifying that He was raised

Nine accounts of resurrection back to natural plane
1. 1 Kings 17:22 - Son of widow of Zarephath (Elijah)
2. 2 Kings 4:35 - Son of the Shunammite (Elisha)
3. 2 Kings 13:21 - Dead man touching Elisha's bones
4. Matt 9:25, Mark 5:42, Luke 8:55 - Jairus' daughter (Lord)
5. Luke 7:15 - Son of widow of Nain (Lord)
6. John 11:44 - Lazarus (Lord)
7. Matt 27:52 - Saints at the Lord's death
8. Acts 9:40 - Dorcas (Peter)
9. Acts 20:12 - Eutychus (Paul)

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After the resurrection:
Believers' Worship - "When they saw Him, they worshipped Him" (Matt 28:17)
Believers' Work - "The Lord working with them" (Mark 16:20)
Believers' Witness - "Ye are witnesses of these things" (Luke 24:48)
Believers' Wait - "If I will that he tarry till I come" (John 21:22)

The Risen Christ is the
* Rewarder of Love - Mary
* Revival of Hope - Two on Emmaus Road
* Recovery of Faith - Thomas
* Reversal of Failure - Peter
* Restorer of Joy - Disciples
* Receiver of Worship - Women
* Reality of Testimony - 500
* Reason of Service - James
* Revelation of Grace - Paul

The Gospels' Perspectives of the Resurrection of Christ
Matthew : Might - invincible - Christ is the Conqueror
Mark : Message - inexhaustible - Christ is the Challenge
Luke : Mandate - indispensable - Christ is the Companion
John : Majesty - indisputable - Christ is the Consolidator