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Jesus Christ Has Abolished Death

This Bible study explores the profound truth that Jesus Christ has conquered death, offering believers victory and eternal life. We will examine the nature of God revealed in Jesus, His triumph over sin and the grave, and the glorious hope of resurrection and new life for all who believe.

1. The One God Revealed in Jesus Christ

1.1 Jesus is God Manifest in Flesh

Verses: John 1:1, 14; 1 Timothy 3:16; Colossians 2:9
  • The eternal Word, who was God, became flesh and dwelt among us.
  • God Himself was revealed in human form through Jesus Christ.
  • In Jesus dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.

1.2 Jesus as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Verses: Isaiah 9:6; John 14:9; John 14:16-18
  • Jesus is called 'Everlasting Father' and 'Prince of Peace'.
  • To see Jesus is to see the Father, for He perfectly reveals God.
  • The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Christ, the indwelling presence of God with us.

1.3 The Authority and Power of Jesus

Verses: Matthew 28:18; Philippians 2:9-11; Hebrews 1:3
  • All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Jesus.
  • God has highly exalted Jesus, giving Him a name above every name.
  • Jesus upholds all things by the word of His power.

2. Jesus' Conquest Over Sin and Death

2.1 Sin as the Root of Death

Verses: Romans 5:12; Romans 6:23; James 1:15
  • Death entered the world through one man's sin, and so death spread to all.
  • The wages of sin is death, both spiritual and physical.
  • Sin, when it is fully grown, brings forth death.

2.2 Jesus' Sinless Life and Sacrifice

Verses: Hebrews 4:15; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 2:24
  • Jesus lived a life without sin, making Him the perfect, unblemished sacrifice.
  • God made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
  • He Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree.

2.3 The Power of His Blood

Verses: Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 9:22; Revelation 1:5
  • Through His blood, we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
  • Without the shedding of blood, there is no remission of sins.
  • He loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood.

2.4 Death's Sting Removed

Verses: 1 Corinthians 15:55-57; Hosea 13:14
  • The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law.
  • Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory over death through our Lord Jesus Christ.
  • He will ransom them from the power of the grave; He will redeem them from death.

3. The Resurrection: The Ultimate Victory

3.1 Jesus' Resurrection as Historical Fact

Verses: Luke 24:36-43; 1 Corinthians 15:3-6; Acts 2:24
  • Jesus appeared to His disciples after His resurrection, showing His physical body.
  • He was seen by many witnesses after He rose from the dead.
  • God raised Him up, having loosed the pains of death, because it was not possible for Him to be held by it.

3.2 The Firstfruits of the Resurrection

Verses: 1 Corinthians 15:20-23; Colossians 1:18
  • Jesus is the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep, guaranteeing our future resurrection.
  • As in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive.
  • He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead.

3.3 The Promise of Our Resurrection

Verses: John 5:28-29; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Philippians 3:20-21
  • All who are in the graves will hear His voice and come forth to a resurrection of life.
  • The dead in Christ will rise first, then we who are alive will be caught up together with them.
  • He will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body.

4. Living in the Light of Abolished Death

4.1 Freedom from the Fear of Death

Verses: Hebrews 2:14-15; Romans 8:1-2; John 11:25-26
  • Jesus delivered those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong bondage.
  • There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
  • Whoever believes in Him shall never die, for He is the resurrection and the life.

4.2 New Life in the Spirit

Verses: Romans 6:4; Romans 8:10-11; Galatians 2:20
  • We are buried with Him through baptism into death, that we should walk in newness of life.
  • If Christ is in you, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness.
  • I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.

4.3 Eternal Life as a Present Reality

Verses: John 3:16; 1 John 5:11-12; John 17:3
  • Whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
  • He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.
  • This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.

4.4 The Hope of His Return

Verses: Titus 2:13; Revelation 21:4; 1 Corinthians 15:54
  • We are looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.
  • God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death.
  • Then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: 'Death is swallowed up in victory.'