What the Resurrection Makes Us Believe

What does the resurrection of Jesus force us to believe about God, judgment, and our mission in the world?In this sermon on Romans 1:1–4, Pastor Neil McClendon continues the series "Raise: Living the Reality of the Resurrection" by exploring three core convictions established by the empty tomb. First, the resurrection definitively proves that Jesus is God, overturning modern relativism and standing as the foundation of Christian faith. Second, biblical judgment is purposeful, fair, and an expression of God's love and care for His creation, allowing believers to leave vengeance to Him and extend true forgiveness. Finally, because the resurrection launched a new creation and started the clock on God's timeline, the mission to share the gospel with all nations carries ultimate urgency.In this episode, we cover:Jesus Is God: How Romans 1:4 and Philippians 2 declare Christ’s divinity and exaltation through the resurrection.Overcoming Relativism: Why the resurrection directly challenges the idea that all roads lead to God.Understanding Purposeful Judgment: Examining Psalm 98 and Acts 17 to see why God's judgment is an expression of care rather than passive indifference.The Freedom to Forgive: How trusting in God's ultimate, righteous judgment frees us from holding grudges.An Urgent Mission: Why Jesus sent His disciples to Galilee to launch the gospel message to the ends of the earth.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube