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Jesus’ resurrected power is in our lives now. Even though we are not yet bodily resurrected, Christians are, according to Ephesians 2, raised with Christ and knowing the power of his resurrection.
What does that mean? What does it mean to live that kind of life? What kind of life should we live now in light of the resurrection of Jesus?
Let’s look at 1) how we’re supposed to live as Christians, 2) the test by which we know whether we’re living that way, and 3) the power by which we can live that way.
This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on May 11, 2014. Series: Following Jesus. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2.
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