Through the resurrection of Jesus, we have been ordained for supernatural restoration of our human and redemptive dignity.
Reading: Matthew 28:1-7 KJV, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22 NLT, Philippians 3:10, Matthew 27:50-52, John 11:25
This is how resurrection profits humanity
- Our defeat was turned to victory at the resurrection. The death and resurrection of Jesus marked the end of defeat for humanity. Colossians 2:14-15, Romans 8:37
- He turned captivity into liberty ~Psalm 107:15-16, Matthew 27:52-53 CEV
- He turns our shame to glory ~Romans 8:30 NLT
- The victory of life over death ~John 14:6, Revelation 1:18 MSG, Hebrews 2:14-15 KJV
- He turned us from ordinary to supernatural people. His resurrection translates us from the natural to the spiritual realm ~1 Corinthians 15:44 TPT, 2 Corinthians 10:4, 1 Samuel 10:6,11
- From sickness to health ~Romans 8:11 MSG
- From weakness to strength ~1 Corinthians 15:43 CEV
What does it take to reap the profits of resurrection?
- Receive it ~John 1:12: You must receive and believe that he died and resurrected for your sake.
- Believe it ~John 1:12b
- Confess it ~2 Corinthians 4:13 NKJV: If you believe it, you must confess it for purposes of validation ~Romans 8:30, Psalm 107:2