The Inevitability of the Resurrection

Acts 17:22-34

• The resurrection validates that Christ’s death was accepted.
• The resurrection secured justification (Rom. 4:25).
• The resurrection united believers with Christ for spiritual transformation (Eph. 2:4-6; Rom. 6:4-5).
• The resurrection became the firstfruits of resurrection (1 Cor. 15:17-23).
• Jesus has the keys to death and hades (Rev. 1:17-18).

The resurrection established Christ’s identity and universal authority

The responses to the resurrection of Jesus:

1. Some reject.
2. Some delay.
3. Some believe.