Christ dying and being raised comprises the essence of the gospel message by which we are transformed and to which we hold fast.
I. The One and Only Message of the Gospel (1-4)
A. Jesus death for our sins
B. Jesus Burial
C. Jesus Resurrection
II. The Historicity of the Gospel (4-8)
A. Jesus appeared to Cephas (Peter)
B. Jesus appeared to the disciples
C. Jesus appeared to more than 500 witnesses
D. Jesus appeared to James
E. Jesus appeared to the Apostles
F. Jesus appeared to Paul
III. The Transforming Power of the Gospel (9-11)
A. Grace, grace, grace...