This Changes Everything: The Death of Death

Rom 6:9-11 Christ defeated death and sin.
1 Cor 15:50-58
1 Cor 15:13-19 - if the resurrection is not true, what we do is in vain.
v50-58 We will be given immortal, imperishable bodies. 1 Thess 4:13-18
Christ is a first fruit - the first to have victory over death forever. We are the harvest. Rev 21:4
v57 Thanks be to God! We have victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
v58 Labor for the Lord is never in vain.

This Changes Everything: Resurrection Power

I am not the main character of God's Word.  It's not all about me, it's about God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jesus is the only one who lived up to the law.
Phil 3:4-14 When Paul met Jesus, he pretty much threw all of his own accomplishments away because they were worthless. As long as Paul had breath, he would strain toward what is ahead and fulfill his calling.
2 Cor 5:18 God gave us the ministry of reconciliation, to help others know Christ and be reconciled to God. Give everything we have to fulfill our calling.

This Changes Everything: Made Right

Rom 4:25 He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.
Justification: Made right. Declared righteous. Not the same as being forgiven (found guilty). I have been tried and found innocent - Not Guilty.
Rom 3:20-25, Isa 53:4-5, Col 2:13-14 Jesus was our substitute, he took our sin and gave us His righteousness.
1. Our righteousness comes from God, not our own efforts. Gal 2:15-16
2. All sin, guilt, and shame is removed! We need to walk in the victory of that! Rom 5:8-9
3. I have peace with God. Rom 5:1
4. I am free to know, love, and enjoy God as my Father! Room 8:1-2, 15