Holding forth the Word of Life
— Philippians 2:16a (KJV)

Lord’s Day 17

Q45: How does Christ’s resurrection benefit us?

First,

by his resurrection he has overcome death, so that he could make us share in the righteousness which he had obtained for us by his death.1

Second,

by his power we too are raised up to a new life.2

Third,

Christ’s resurrection is to us a sure pledge of our glorious resurrection.3

Scripture References (hover over or tap to see verses)
  1. Romans 4:25; 1 Corinthians 15:16-20; 1 Peter 1:3-5
  2. Romans 6:5-11; Ephesians 2:4-6; Colossians 3:1-4
  3. Romans 8:11; 1 Corinthians 15:12-23; Philippians 3:20, 21