What Distinguishes Christianity
E.A. Johnston emphasizes that Christianity is uniquely distinguished by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, setting it apart from all other world religions.
In this powerful Easter sermon, E.A. Johnston explores what sets Christianity apart from other world religions by focusing on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He contrasts the deaths of other religious founders with the living Lord Jesus who conquered death. Johnston highlights the significance of the cross and Jesus' reign beside the Father, encouraging believers to embrace the hope and power of the risen Savior.
Full Transcript
Before we go to our time of prayer and at this Easter season, we must ask the question, what distinguishes Christianity from other world religions? Listen, Buddha lived, died, and was buried. Confucius lived, died, and was buried. Muhammad lived, died, and was buried.
Jesus lived, died, and was buried. But he rose again. We serve a resurrected Lord.
Christianity was never built on a coffin lid. The Lord Jesus Christ sits on a throne beside the Father, and he earned that right by way of a bloody cross. He is risen, and he reigns.
Let us pray.
Sermon Outline
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- Comparison of founders of major world religions
- Highlighting the death and burial of Buddha, Confucius, and Muhammad
- Introduction to the uniqueness of Jesus' resurrection
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- Jesus' death and burial
- The resurrection as the cornerstone of Christianity
- The significance of Jesus reigning beside the Father
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- Christianity not founded on death but on resurrection
- The power of the cross and resurrection
- Call to recognize the living Lord
Key Quotes
“Christianity was never built on a coffin lid.” — E.A. Johnston
“The Lord Jesus Christ sits on a throne beside the Father, and he earned that right by way of a bloody cross.” — E.A. Johnston
“He is risen, and he reigns.” — E.A. Johnston
Application Points
- Reflect on the significance of Jesus' resurrection in your personal faith.
- Embrace the hope and power that come from serving a living and reigning Savior.
- Share the unique message of Christianity's resurrection with others.