Christ Was Raised!

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Christ Was Raised! Romans 8:34

Review / Introduction: 1. Romans 8 is all about hope: the confident expectation of future good 2. It is God who justifies 3. It is Christ Who died

I. Christ Jesus is the One Who Was Raised A. The Historical Reality of Jesus' Resurrection I Cor. 15:4-8

B. The Wonderful Significance of Jesus' Resurrection I Cor. 15:17; Romans 4:25 Some clarification concerning Justification 1. The strong evidence of sins forgiven 2. The Real power of a new life Eph. 2:2ff; Col. 3:1-4; II Cor. 5:17; Romans 6:4-6 3. The certain hope of our own bodily resurrection Romans 8:11

II. Christ Jesus is at the Right Hand of God A. Rich symbolism expressing a wonderful reality “God has highly exalted Christ…” B. His Work was Finished.. John 17:4; Phil. 2:6; Heb. 1:3 C. Four Assuring Truths Implied 1. The Father's great delight in Him 2. The entrance and beginning of His most blessed and glorious reward… Observation: The truth of Jesus exaltation to Heaven implies much more than a mere change of location John 12:32; Ps. 72:8-20 3. His universal dominion and equality with the Father Heb. 2:5-9 4. He is at God's Right Hand officially as the mediator of the new covenant John 17:1-4f

III. Christ Jesus Intercedes For Us A. A Clear Allusion back to the High Priest in the Old Testament B. Jesus Intercession Implies: 1. He appears in the presence of God Heb. 7:25 2. His intercession is the expression of His gracious desires toward us John 17:20ff 3. He Presents us and our service with acceptance to God

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