THE BLESSINGS AND BENEFITS OF THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS. Part 3.

Ephesians 1:19-23 (KJV) And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
Romans 6:3-5; 8:11; 1Corinthians 2:7-8; 15:12-23

Today we continue a new series of study titled THE BLESSINGS AND BENEFITS OF THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS to enable us to walk in the fullness of the resurrection power.

4. When Jesus rose from the dead by so doing He defeated and destroyed all the weapons and arsenal of the devil who is the god of this world and He took over absolute control of all things in heaven, earth and underneath the earth. Satan as a result lost all and Jesus took over all. Colosians 2:11-15; Revelation 1:18; Matthew 28:18; Luke 10:18-20;

5. The first and the most important blessing and benefit of the resurrection of Jesus is that it is THE ANCHOR AND ESSENCE OF CHRISTIANITY AND THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. Without the resurrection of Jesus there is no Christianity and there is no faith. The bible says in 1Corinthians 15:14-19 (KJV) "And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not. For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised: And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished. If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable."

6. The resurrection of Jesus was the completion of the redemptive work of the blood of Jesus. Without the resurrection all that Jesus suffered would be in vain, His leaving all His majesty and coming to the earth to be a man would have been in vain, His blood would have been in vain. The resurrection of Jesus was the confirmation that His sacrifice and the ransom for our all our sins was accepted. Ephesians 1:7; Colossians 1:13-14; 1Peter 2:24; Revelation 1:5; Hebrews 9:14-15; 10:1-18;

The bottom line of all what we are saying is that God wants you to begin to see yourself in the eyes and light of all that the resurrection of Jesus has done for you and has made you. And no more in your fleshly natural sin nature so that you can begin to enjoy the fullness of the blessings of the mystery of the resurrection power which includes eternal life and freedom from sin, sickness, diseases, poverty, demonic oppression, fear, doubts, anxieties and death.

If you need healing the bible says In Matthew 8:17 that Jesus Himself took all our sicknesses and diseases. Therefore you can receive your healing now by faith in the name of Jesus. Just lay your hand on the affected area and say this prayer. Father God in the name of Jesus I believe that Jesus died for my healing. I believe He took all my sickness and diseases on the cross. If He took them, then I cannot have them. Therefore I resist and I reject every sickness in my body and I confess Jesus today as my healer and I receive my healing now. Thank you Jesus that I am healed. 1Peter 2:24; Ps 107:20.
Now begin to do what you couldn't do before because of the sickness. You are healed in Jesus name.

Jesus is coming very soon. Are you ready? Heaven is real, hell is real. Choose Jesus today, choose life.
You can become a born again child of God today. The bible says If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Romans 10:9-10; John 1:12.

Say this prayer: O God have mercy on me. I come to you today in the name of Jesus. I believe in my heart that Jesus is the Son of God. I believe that He died for me. I believe that you raised Him from the dead for my salvation from all the powers of the devil. I accept Jesus in my heart today and I confess Him today as my Lord and Saviour. Thank you Father that today I am saved In Jesus name.

If you prayed this prayer of Salvation, please go to a nearby bible believing Church in your area, so you can grow in the grace of our Lord Jesus. Grace be with you.

Grace be with you.

Pastor Ornu Somba