Why We Believe What We Believe

This sermon concludes a seven-week journey through the Apostles’ Creed, focusing on the final declaration: ‘I believe in the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting.’ The pastor challenges the congregation to examine whether their belief is genuine and complete, or merely partial. Using the illustration of a pilot who only trusts some of his instruments, the sermon makes clear that partial belief is not real belief. Scripture is not a menu to pick and choose from. Rather, God’s Word sits in judgment over us, and true faith means trusting Him fully, even when His truth stretches our understanding.

The sermon outlines three key truths about believing in the resurrection and life everlasting. First, our resurrection is grounded entirely in Christ’s resurrection. Second, death no longer has the final say over the lives of believers. Third, eternal life is not simply a future hope to aspire to one day, but a present reality to be lived out starting the moment we say yes to Jesus. The sermon concludes with a heartfelt invitation for anyone who has not yet surrendered their life to Christ, reminding the congregation that life everlasting is found in Him and in Him alone.