The Gospel Changes Everything (John 20:1-18; Acts 9:1-19; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11) - 4/5/26

Tabernacle Baptist Church
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Easter is more than a special Sunday. It is the declaration that Jesus Christ is alive. The empty tomb is the foundation of our hope, salvation, and faith.

Because Jesus rose from the dead, grace is available. Lives can change. Hope is possible. The risen Christ still saves, still changes hearts, and still gives new life today.

Jesus Rose from the Dead – John 20:1–18

She came in sorrow – v. 1

Grieving. In darkness
Without expectation

She Found an Empty Tomb – vv. 2–10

Stone moved. Grave clothes left
Death defeated

She Met the Living Christ – vv. 11–18

Called by name
Sorrow turned to joy
Sent to tell

Jesus Demonstrated True Grace – Acts 9:1–19

Saul was an enemy of Christ – vv. 1–2

Opposing the gospel. Persecuting believers
Blind to his true condition

Jesus Stopped Saul in His Tracks – vv. 3–9

Heaven broke into his rebellion
Christ confronted his sin
Saul bowed before the risen Lord

Grace Made Saul a New Man – vv. 10–19

His eyes were opened
His sins were forgiven
His life was forever changed

Jesus Gives New Life Today – 1 Corinthians 15:1–11

Christ must be received by faith – vv. 1–2

Receive the gospel
Believe in Christ
Stand in true saving faith

Christ died for our sins – v. 3

He took our place
He paid for sin
He fulfilled Scripture

Christ was buried and raised – v. 4

His burial proved that He died
His resurrection proved He lives
His resurrection secured salvation

Christ was seen, received, and proclaimed vv. 5–11

The risen Christ still changes lives
Grace still reaches the undeserving
Grace still produces faithful messengers