Evangelism and Spiritual Warfare, Mentor's Guide, MG08

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E V A N G E L I S M A N D S P I R I T U A L W A R F A R E

a. Jesus crucified and killed, Acts 2.22-23

b. Killing of the Author of Life, Acts 3.13-15

2. His body was buried in a tomb where it lay lifeless for three days.

a. Made his grave with the wicked, Isa. 53.9

b. The historical accounts of the Gospels agree on his burial, Matt. 27.57-60.

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3. The third day God raised Jesus from the dead.

a. Presented himself alive with proofs, Acts 1.3

b. Christ’s judgship confirmed by the resurrection, Acts 17.31

c. If Christ is not raised, Christian faith is futile, 1 Cor. 15.16-21.

d. God brought Jesus back from the dead, Heb. 13.20.

C. Clause three: if you confess Jesus as Lord and believe in his saving work on the cross, you shall be saved .

1. Confession of Jesus’ lordship is made unto salvation.