I. Jesus' resurrection transformed the fearful disciples.
A. The disciples fled from Jesus during His arrest, trial, and death. (Mark 14:50; Luke 24:11
B. The disciple stood boldly for the Lord following the resurrection. (Acts 4:1-12; etc.)
II. Jesus' resurrection transformed the church's greatest early opponent. (Acts 9:1-6a; 2 Cor. 11:23-28)
A. Saul of Tarsus was converted when face with the truth of Christ's resurrection. (Acts 9:1-6a)
B. Paul suffered for the glory of the Lord Jesus though he had previously persecuted the church of Christ. (2 Cor. 11:23-28)
III. Jesus' resurrection resulted in the church. (1 Cor. 15:3-4)