[I]f Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.

1 Corinthians 15

[I]f Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. 1 Corinthians 15:17

Today, I pause my study of 1,2,3 John using the Christ-Centered Exposition commentary series volume for these books to use DesiringGod.com's Solid Joys daily devotion. The devotion this morning focuses on Easter, highlights 1 Corinthians 15:17, as John Piper gives us 10 results of the resurrection - each supported by scripture:

1. "A Savior who can never die again." Romans 6:9
2. "Repentance" Acts 5:30-31
3. "New birth" 1 Peter 1:3
4. "Forgiveness of sin" 1 Corinthians 15:17
5. "The Holy Spirit" Acts 2:32-33
6. "No condemnation for the elect." Romans 8:34
7. "Jesus' personal fellowship and protection." Matthew 28:20b
8. "Proof of coming judgement." Acts 17:31
9. "Salvation from the future wrath of God." 1 Thessalonians 1:10, Romans 5:9
10. "Our own resurrection from the dead." 2 Corinthians 4:14, Romans 6:4 8:11, 1 Corinthians 6:14, 15:20
    

These are glorious results for believers - rejoice! And God is faithful for all of these promises to come to pass!

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My Prayer: Lord Jesus, the blessings of my faith and how You save are amazing and impossible to fully comprehend on this side of life.  Thank You for my faith and for these blessings.  Yet I am undeserving as my sin is great and it continues...daily.  Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You.  Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me.  Help me grow in my faith.  Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength.  Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo.  Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus as their Lord and Savior.  Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others.  Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.