Jesus died & rose from the dead.... 1 Corin. 15:1-20 1. The Proof: Paul's own testimony> He saw Jesus alive. So did Peter and the disciples and over 500 people at one time saw Jesus alive. 2. The Problem: Some people said Jesus did not rise from the dead. Therefore, their conclusion was that faith is useless, preachers are liars, no one will be resurrected, everyone is still in their sins, we only have hope in this life and those Christians that died have perished. What a sad way to live! 3. The Product: Yes, Jesus died, but He rose 3 days later. Therefore, our faith is useful, preachers are not liars, everyone will be resurrected (some to eternal life, some to damnation: Dan. 12:2; Acts 24:15), our sins are forgiven if we receive Jesus as our personal Savior, and we have hope now and a hope of a future life in heaven.... The fact that Jesus rose from the dead is proven and is preached. Jesus, the Messiah has fulfilled Old Testament prophecies. What Jesus said, He still
