What the Resurrection Helps Us to See

What does the resurrection of Jesus Christ help us see beyond the traditional celebration of Easter Sunday?In this sermon on 1 Corinthians 15:19–28, Pastor Neil McClendon continues the series "Raise: Living the Reality of the Resurrection" by unpacking three key truths illuminated by the empty tomb. First, Christianity is by nature transcendent, it elevates life above merely physical human experience and points us to an eternal story beyond our present world. Second, the resurrection is a verifiable fact that reshapes our view of humanity; while our fallen human nature in Adam naturally seeks to make its own rules, being in Christ brings true spiritual life and aligns us with God's design. Finally, the resurrection starts the clock on God’s sovereign timeline, assuring believers that Christ reigns supreme over every power and that history is moving toward God being "all in all."In this episode, we cover:The Transcendent Nature of Faith: Why a Christianity focused only on temporal, horizontal self-improvement falls short of the biblical vision.Beyond "Your Best Life Now": Recognizing that our real story is just beginning and extends into eternity.In Fact (First Fruits): Understanding Christ as the pledge of a future resurrection for all who belong to Him.In Adam vs. In Christ: How human sin is rooted in the desire to determine right and wrong, and how grace restores us in Christ.The Sovereign Clock: Resting in the truth that God is in complete control of history and that Christ has defeated death.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube