I Believe In The Resurrection of The Body and The Life Everlasting
Summary
Pastor Josh concludes the “I Believe” series by exploring the final line of the Apostle’s Creed: “I believe in the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting.” He reminds us that Christianity isn’t about escaping this world—it’s about God restoring it. Through the story of creation, fall, redemption, resurrection, and restoration, Josh highlights that our ultimate hope is not in temporary things like jobs, relationships, or abilities, but in the living hope of Jesus Christ. This hope is grounded in His resurrection, alive in us through His Spirit, and points forward to the restoration of all things.
Key Points
1. Christianity is a story of restoration, not escape. God’s goal isn’t to remove us from creation but to make all things new.
2. The Apostle’s Creed tells the story of God’s redemption—from creation and fall to resurrection and eternal life.
3. Our hope often drifts toward temporary things—career, family, health—but these cannot sustain us.
4. True, living hope is found in Jesus’ resurrection. Because He lives, we have new life now and forever.
5. Resurrection starts now. The same Spirit that raised Jesus is actively renewing our hearts and lives today.
Discussion Questions
1. Personal Reflection: What are some areas where you’ve unintentionally placed your hope—your abilities, work, or relationships? How do those hopes fall short?
2. Theological Reflection: How does understanding Christianity as a story of restoration (rather than escape) reshape the way you view eternity and daily life?
3. Biblical Exploration: Read 1 Peter 1:3–4 and Romans 8:11. What do these passages teach about the nature of our hope and the power of the resurrection?
4. Heart Connection: Pastor Josh mentioned the struggle to connect “head and heart” faith. What helps you move from intellectual belief to living, breathing hope in Christ?
5. Practical Faith: What would it look like for your daily routines—work, relationships, rest—to reflect a confidence in the resurrection and restoration story of Jesus?
Practical Applications
1. Identify and Release: Take time in prayer to name one temporary thing you’ve placed too much hope in. Ask God to help you transfer that hope fully to Christ.
2. Resurrection Practice: Look for one “dead” area in your life (a relationship, attitude, or habit) and invite the Holy Spirit to bring renewal and new life there.
3. Live the Restoration Story: Do one tangible act that reflects God’s restorative heart—encourage someone who’s weary, repair something broken, or reconcile a strained relationship.
Pastor Josh concludes the “I Believe” series by exploring the final line of the Apostle’s Creed: “I believe in the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting.” He reminds us that Christianity isn’t about escaping this world—it’s about God restoring it. Through the story of creation, fall, redemption, resurrection, and restoration, Josh highlights that our ultimate hope is not in temporary things like jobs, relationships, or abilities, but in the living hope of Jesus Christ. This hope is grounded in His resurrection, alive in us through His Spirit, and points forward to the restoration of all things.
Key Points
1. Christianity is a story of restoration, not escape. God’s goal isn’t to remove us from creation but to make all things new.
2. The Apostle’s Creed tells the story of God’s redemption—from creation and fall to resurrection and eternal life.
3. Our hope often drifts toward temporary things—career, family, health—but these cannot sustain us.
4. True, living hope is found in Jesus’ resurrection. Because He lives, we have new life now and forever.
5. Resurrection starts now. The same Spirit that raised Jesus is actively renewing our hearts and lives today.
Discussion Questions
1. Personal Reflection: What are some areas where you’ve unintentionally placed your hope—your abilities, work, or relationships? How do those hopes fall short?
2. Theological Reflection: How does understanding Christianity as a story of restoration (rather than escape) reshape the way you view eternity and daily life?
3. Biblical Exploration: Read 1 Peter 1:3–4 and Romans 8:11. What do these passages teach about the nature of our hope and the power of the resurrection?
4. Heart Connection: Pastor Josh mentioned the struggle to connect “head and heart” faith. What helps you move from intellectual belief to living, breathing hope in Christ?
5. Practical Faith: What would it look like for your daily routines—work, relationships, rest—to reflect a confidence in the resurrection and restoration story of Jesus?
Practical Applications
1. Identify and Release: Take time in prayer to name one temporary thing you’ve placed too much hope in. Ask God to help you transfer that hope fully to Christ.
2. Resurrection Practice: Look for one “dead” area in your life (a relationship, attitude, or habit) and invite the Holy Spirit to bring renewal and new life there.
3. Live the Restoration Story: Do one tangible act that reflects God’s restorative heart—encourage someone who’s weary, repair something broken, or reconcile a strained relationship.
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