I. The hope of resurrection is not a return to this life…

A. Though God demonstrated this power on several occasions (1 Kings 17:17-24; 2 Kings 4:18-20, 32-37; John 11:43-44; Acts 9:36-42)
B. Rather, it is the hope of a return to God (Ecclesiastes 12:6-7; Acts 24:15)

II. The depth of the hope of the resurrection

A. Rooted in the resurrection of Jesus (1 Corinthians 15:20)
B. Looks forward to redemption (Job 19:25-27)
C. Embraces immortality (1 Corinthians 15:51-55)

III. The results of the resurrection

A. The prophecy of Daniel (12:2-3), affirmed by Jesus (John 5:28-29)
B. “Some to everlasting life” (Matthew 25:21, 23, 34)
C. “Some to shame and everlasting contempt” (Matthew 25:30, 41, 46)