Text: John 11:25

Introduction:

From the beginning we will see the difference between the death of a person who has Jesus as savior and of one who does not have Jesus as savior.
John 11:11 and I Thessalonians 4:13 For those who are saved, the physical death is a temporary interval, until the Resurrection.
In the New Testament, the death of a saved one is always considered a sleep.
People would continue to die, like Lazarus, but since Jesus is the life, he could persuade them to live beyond their tomb.
Let's examine another text that helps us in the comprehension of resurrection. I Corinthians 15:3-8 : Paul introduces the subject, with proof.
I Corinthians 15:12-19 : We can learn at least 3 lessons:

1)	To deny the resurrection, turns Christianity into an illusion. John 11:15

What's an illusion? That's the opposite of a fact..
"... Testified..." We have testified about God that raised Christ from the dead.

2)	If there is no resurrection, there is no forgiveness of sins. Romans 4:25

3)	To deny the resurrection is to take away all our hope. John 11:19

The resurrection is the center of our faith.
We have other truths in the Christianity.
The birth of Jesus, through the Holy Spirit.
The miracles performed by Jesus.
The death in the cross, of Jesus.
But, without resurrection, all these truths are in vain.
It is not enough a God of love, we needed a God with power as well.
Job's testimony. ( Job 19:25-27 )

John 5:24-29
John 11:28 ".... in their graves will hear his voice..." What for?
John 11:29 ".....resurrection of life....or resurrection of condemnation..." Application: Which one of these resurrections do you want to experiment?
John 11:28 Yes, the Teacher is here and is asking for you. Today