Slides for an Easter sermon, preached at Plymouth Meeting E. C. Church in 2016 by Pastor Bob Brown.

1. He’s
Alive
1 Corinthians 15

2. “I passed on to you what was
most important and what had
been passed on to me-
that Christ died for our sins, just
as the Scriptures said. He was
buried, and He was raised from
the dead on the third day, as the
Scriptures said… He was seen by
more than 500 followers…”

3. “If Christ has not been
raised, your faith is
worthless; you are still in
your sins.” 1 Cor. 15:17

4. How do we know
He’s alive?

5. 1. EXECUTION
•Jesus REALLY DIED by
EXECUTION when he was
crucified on the cross.
•Some claim he only fainted.
•It was the Roman centurion’s
job to ensure death.

6. 2. EARLY
•The accounts of Christ’s
death, burial & resurrection
are dated EARLY, when they
could still be confirmed by
eyewitnesses.
•As little as 2-3 years later!

7. 3. EMPTY
•The tomb of Jesus was really
EMPTY, when the women came
Easter morning.
•There was no mistake.
•No one had a reason to steal
the body
•His opponents never argued the
fact

8. 4. EYEWITNESSES
•There were over 500
eyewitnesses who saw Him
alive.
•Over a period of 40 days
•About a dozen unique
appearances.
•They became convinced!

9. 5. EMPOWERED
•The Apostles were
EMPOWERED by their belief in
a risen Lord.
•Before, they were dejected,
fearful
•After, they boldly proclaimed
Jesus as ALIVE, despite
persecution.

15. Buddha
Muhammed
Confucius

16. Jesus
is
Alive!