The Wonder of the Resurrection (Remastered)

A Sermon on Romans 8.34 https://www.mljtrust.org/sermons/book-of-romans/the-wonder-of-the-resurrection/ "All these powers were set against him, and when he was crucified, they thought they triumphed. They were full of jubilation. They said, 'At last we've got him. He's died. He's expired. He's given up the ghost. He's buried.' They thought they'd triumphed. They made the mistake of eternity. He rose again." - Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon Description What is in two words? In this sermon on Romans 8.34 titled “The Wonder of the Resurrection,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones focuses on the apostle Paul’s words “more than that” (or in the KJV “yea rather”). These words represent a summary of the central affirmation of the glory of the Christian position. They recall the triumph and victory of the Christian gospel itself. In this Easter message on the wonder of the resurrection, Dr. Lloyd-Jones preaches that to be a Christian is to be a person who has a sense of victory, joy, exhilaration, and assurance. What causes such rejoicing and assurance? It is the bodily resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ from the dead. Dr. Lloyd-Jones expounds the meaning and beauty of Paul’s words in Romans 8:34 and demonstrates what is proved and established by Christ’s resurrection. In the resurrection, Christ is proved to be the Lord. The resurrection proves Christ’s cross work was complete and He has power over all enemies. The resurrection of Christ establishes His ascension, intercession on the sinner’s behalf, and the guarantee that Christians too will rise bodily from the grave. Listen and be reminded of what God accomplished in the resurrection of the Lord and the glory of the Christian gospel. Sermon Breakdown * The words 'yea, rather' convey the essential Christian affirmation and hope. It expresses triumph and victory. * The resurrection proves who Jesus is - the Son of God. Without the resurrection, there is no salvation. * The resurrection demonstrates that Jesus' work on the cross was sufficient. His death alone would not give assurance, but his resurrection shows he conquered death. * The resurrection shows Jesus has power over all enemies - the devil, the world, sin, death. His resurrection gives victory over the fear of death. * The resurrection leads to Jesus' ascension and intercession. He intercedes for our well-being, not our forgiveness. He provides grace and strength. * The resurrection guarantees our own resurrection. We will be raised in glory like Jesus. Our bodies will be redeemed. * Nothing can separate us from God's love in Christ. All powers were set against Jesus but he rose, conquering them for us. * We can triumph in Christ, lose the fear of death, and know we are destined for glory. We must forsake the world and live for Christ.