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Romans 1:4

4 and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord,

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A Resurrection-Oriented Life— Pastor Lonnie D. Bell, Jr.
Romans 1:4
Sermon Series: Romans (5th sermon)
April 12, 2020, Easter Sunday message

DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1.   How did you and your family celebrate Christ’s death and resurrection at home this weekend? What did you miss about not being able to gather with the local church?
2.   How does the language that Paul uses for Christ’s resurrection give us hope? What are some other New Testament passages that have strengthened your hope in future resurrection?
3.   Discuss the following statement: “In the midst of this pandemic, our hope should be far more contagious than this virus.” What opportunities have you had to share this hope with others?
4.   Why should the Christian have no fear of death?
5.   How does Christ’s resurrection connect to our holiness? What does living a life of holiness look like in practice?
6.   How does living for the sake of Christ’s name give us purpose for every moment and in every sphere of life?

References: 1 Corinthians 15:20-23; Acts 26:23; 1 Peter 1:3; John 11:26; Mark 12:27; Philippians 1:21, 23; Ephesians 1:17-20; John 2:19; 1 Peter 3:18; Acts 17:31; Romans 6:4; 8:13; 6:12-13; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Philippians 2:9-11; Romans 1:5.