Sticky Note:  Hope!

Jesus' Resurrection has Present Value

Jesus' Resurrection is our HOPE for...
    ...our Standing with God
        -God is satisfied with us because we're joined with Jesus in His death & resurrection
    ...our Walk with God
        -Jesus is powerfully present with us, even to and through death
    ...our Life with God forever
        -through Judgment Day and beyond
        -a real, solid, colorful eternal life


Jesus' Resurrection was an actual, historical event
    -the empty tomb
    -the appearances to believers, skeptics, and enemies
    -the transformation of those who He appeared to