‘Resurrection Power’ Living a Victorious Life

Jamie Pantastico writes for Mesa Bible Study

by Jamie Pantastico

On June 7, 2023

It may not feel like you’re living a victorious life but you are!

 

Regardless of our circumstances the Lord Jesus shed His blood, died on the cross, was buried, and was resurrected from the dead three days later victorious over sin, the law, Satan, and even death. It is finished.

 

The work of the cross is the culmination of all that God does on our behalf, and when a person simply believes the gospel they identify (Romans 6:5) with Christ’s death, burial and “RESURRECTION. The result is our salvation, which is far more then a fire escape; we to are victorious over death, the law, sin and Satan. Sealed with Holy Spirit as the guarantee of our inheritance (Ephesians 1:13-14), which we will be with the Lord Jesus forever.

 

As believers, we can rest in the power of Christ’s resurrection, knowing that through it, we have victory over sin (NOW), the law (NOW), Satan (NOW), and death (NOW). Let us continue to fix our eyes on the Lord Jesus and His word, the author and finisher of our faith, and trust in “resurrection power” to sustain us in every aspect of our lives.

 

Without the resurrection we have nothing but praise God, He is Risen:

 

1. What is the believer’s position right now?

Answer: The believer’s position right now is on resurrection ground, resting on the power of Christ’s resurrection for every aspect of daily life. (Philippians 3:10, Ephesians 1:3-6; )

 

2. What gives believers the ability to live a victorious life?

Answer: Resurrection power gives believers the ability to live a victorious life and overcome challenges such as addiction, loss, physical pain, heartbreak, and ultimately sin, Satan, and death itself.  (Philippians 3:10, Romans 8:37, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57)

 

3. What is the core of our faith as Christians?

Answer: The core of our faith as Christians is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Without Christ’s resurrection, we have nothing. (1 Corinthians 15:17)

 

4. What is the significance of Christ being the first fruits of those who have died?

Answer: When we say Christ is the first fruits of those who have died, it means that just as He was raised from the dead and will never die again, so too will those who believe the gospel be raised from the dead to be with the Lord forever. (1 Thessalonians 4:14, 1 Corinthians 15:20, Romans 6:5)

 

5. What happens to believers who have already died when Christ returns?

Answer: Believers who have died will be raised from the dead first then those who are still alive will be caught up (the rapture) together with them to meet the Lord in the air, and thus we shall always be with the Lord. (1 Thessalonians 4:14-17)

 

 

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Jamie Pantastico

Mesa Bible Study

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What Saith the Scripture?

Most problems in interpreting Bible passages arise from neglecting a passage’s context. The guiding principle of sound interpretation is to take a passage literally. Not maintaining this discipline, interpreting Scripture becomes made up, man’s idea, fantasy, and the passage can mean almost anything. The result is erroneous and ridiculous interpretations.

Another important principle to sound Bible interpretation is to read Scripture “in-time”. In other words, we have to read and study the Bible as a progressive revelation. Not getting ahead of God’s revelation.

God’s plan of redemption for mankind wasn’t revealed all at once to Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Isaiah, or any of the other old testament prophets. Not even Peter and the eleven were given the full counsel of God. The Lord revealed to each of the aforementioned what they needed at their particular time in Biblical history. A hermeneutical method that does not approach Scripture as a progressive revelation leads to erroneous interpretations.

To be a good bible student one must maintain a literal, grammatical and historical (in-time) hermeneutic. There has been much too much of man’s theology governing Scripture when it is God’s Word alone that reigns over theology.

 

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Who's writing?

Identify the author of the book and passage.

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Who is the author writing too?

Who is the audience? Yes, all Scripture is for us but not all of Scripture is directed to us our salvation and doctrine (how to live our daily lives). To say all of Scripture is, is erroneous interpretation.

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When was the Book or Passage written?

This is necessary to identify the time and historical context.

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What were the circumstances when it was written? (what was going on)

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What was going on before and after it was written?

What happen before and after the particular Book or Passage you’re reading?

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What is the HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF THE VERSE?

Where does the Bible verse fit in Biblical history. Use the answers from the list of these questions to identify the “historical context”.

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Are there other passages that the Author has written to help expand on the verse your reading?

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Utilize the full counsel of God to illuminate the passage

All of Scripture fits perfectly.

 

The Good News

salvation

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. You don’t have to do anything but believe by faith that God sent His only Son Jesus Christ to die for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead 3 days later.

THE GOOD NEWS

SALVATION

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. SALVATION IS BY FAITH ALONE & FAITH IS BELIEVING WHAT GOD SAYS.

  1. God declares all mankind sinners and we all fall short of Glory of God. Romans 3:23
  2. The payment for our sin is death. Romans 6:23
  3. But God…because he loved you so much sent His own Son, Jesus Christ, to die in your place, for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead three days later. 1 Cor 15:1-42cor 5:21

All God asks is that you believe by faith alone in 1, 2, & 3. That you’re a sinner, separated from God but God sent his Son to die for your sins, was buried & rose again 3 days later.

that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 10:9

Do You Believe?

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