The resurrection of Christ brings us real victory and attending relief concerning our two greatest earthly burdens - guilt and fear

WHY DID CHRIST RISE?
- For His own Glory and that of His Father (Jn. 17:1, Rm. 1:4)
- To fulfill prophecy (Ps. 16:10, Mt. 12:39-41)
- To manifest His Lordship (Jn.11)
- To carry on His office of Mediator (Rm. 8:34)
- For our Salvation (Rm. 4:25, 1Cor. 15:21,55)

WHAT DID CHRIST'S RESURRECTION ACCOMPLISH FOR US?
- We are declared righteous before God! (Rm. 4:25)
- We are given power for living life now! (Rm. 6:4, Phil. 3:10)
- We are guaranteed of our own resurrection (1Cor. 6,15)

HOW DOES THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST GIVE US RELIEF AND ENCOURAGEMENT TODAY?
- No more guilt in life (Rm. 8:1, Phil. 3:8-9, 2Cor. 5:17)
- No more fear in death (Phil. 1:21-24, Jn. 14:2, 2Cor.5:8)