The Importance of the Resurrection

Summary

The sermon emphasizes the unique and powerful presence of God's glory in the Old Testament tabernacle and Solomon's temple, contrasting it with pagan worship. It highlights the departure of God's glory from Jerusalem due to Israel's disobedience, paralleling this with the Lord Jesus Christ's ascension from the Mount of Olives. The preacher warns against the modern denial of fundamental Christian doctrines such as the virgin birth and resurrection, stressing their central importance to the faith. He calls for vigilance in maintaining sound doctrine to prevent the departure of God's glory from the church.