Establishing Roots
"Resurrection of the Dead"
(Exam) (to use, print)

Resurrection - Paramount Importance

1.  Read John 11:25.  Who does Jesus say He is?  ________________________________________________

	What do you think this means?  ________________________________________________________
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2.  In this lesson, it states that the resurrection of Jesus is of paramount 
importance.  Why is the fact that Jesus was resurrected so important? 
 List as many reasons as you can think of.  _____________________________
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3.  Read Colossians 2:13.  Because of Christ's resurrection, what is 
now possible with you?  ______________
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Death a Door for More

1.  How should a Christian view death?  ____________________________________  
Why?  _____________
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2.  Can you honestly say what you have just written is how you 
view death now?  ___________

3.  What happens to our spirit when our physical body dies?  _______________________________________

4.  Read 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-14.  What will happen to those who 
have "fallen asleep" in Christ?  _________
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Power for Today

1.  At some future point in time, our physical bodies will be resurrected 
and glorified.  Do we have to wait until then to walk in the 
resurrected life?  ___________   Why?  Explain!  _____________________________
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2.  Read Romans 8:11.  What does this scripture say is taking place in
 a Christian's mortal body?  __________
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3.  Meditate on this truth: "God is supernaturally enabling you to serve Him.  
He provides the power."  What difference should this make in a Christian's
outlook on life?  ________________________________________



The Great Transformation

1.  1 Corinthians 15:23 says that Christ is the first fruit of the resurrection.  
What does this mean?  _________
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2.  Why did Jesus have to be resurrected and changed?  ____________________________________________
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3.  What does Jesus' resurrection assure us of personally?  __________________________________________

4.  Will every believer go through a bodily change at the resurrection?  _________  
Describe it. ________________________________________________________________________________________


Only Faith in Jesus Changes the Body for the Resurrection

1.  True or False.  All humans will be resurrected.  ______________

2.  How can we be sure that we are fit for life in heaven with God?  __________________________________