The resurrection of Jesus is the historical account of God’s definitive judgment of “man’s” justice. Where we repeatedly fail and fall short, God has given vindication of Jesus’ life in the miracle of the resurrection – that graciously comes along with an invitation for us to join with the Judge of all creation.
Observations:
- The resurrection is the reversal of man’s judgment
- The resurrection reveals Jesus’ power over life and death
- The resurrection has removed any excuse from ignorance
- The resurrection is God’s universal proof of Jesus’ vindication
- The resurrection has locked in the countdown to judgment
Conclusions: Easter viewed through Biblical Justice proves…
- The resurrection is the historical evidence for Jesus’ identity as judge
- The resurrection inaugurates God’s command to repent
Order of repentance
Step #1 – Jesus is the judge
Step #2 – I deserve judgment
Step #3 – I desire to follow
Step #4 – I turn to follow
Application:
- Ask God to show you Jesus again
Acts 4:27
“Indeed Herod and Pontius Pilate met together with the Gentiles and the people of Israel in this city to conspire against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed.”
John 10:17-18
“The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life—only to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.”
Colossians 1:26-27
“The mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, has now been disclosed to the Lord’s people. To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
Acts 4:12
“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”
1 Corinthians 15:4-6
“That he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, and then to the Twelve. After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep.”
Ephesians 1:19b-21
“That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.”
Hebrews 1:1-2
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe.”
Philippians 2:8-11
“And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
Acts 10:40-42
“But God raised him from the dead on the third day and caused him to be seen. He was not seen by all the people, but by witnesses whom God had already chosen—by us who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one whom God appointed as judge of the living and the dead.”
Romans 14:9
“For this very reason, Christ died and returned to life so that he might be the Lord of both the dead and the living.”
Romans 2:4
“Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?”
2 Peter 3:9
“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”