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Raised with Christ: How the Resurrection Changes Everything
Jesus truly is alive today. But compared to his atoning death, Jesus's resurrection sparks relatively little discussion in the church. Inadvertently, we can become so focused on the good news that Christ died for our sins, that we almost forget he was "raised for our justification" (Romans 4:25).
In Raised with Christ, author Adrian Warnock exhorts Christians not to neglect the resurrection in their teaching and experience. Warnock takes his cue from Acts, where every recorded sermon focuses on Jesus's resurrection. He stresses that Christians who faithfully proclaim both the death and the bodily resurrection of Jesus, and live out the implications of that message in vibrant, grace-filled churches, will be enabled to reach a world that lives in death's dark shadow.
The power of the risen Christ is active in every true Christian, transforming our lives. Raised with Christ will help you discover afresh the massive implications of the empty tomb. Jesus's resurrection really has changed everything.
In Raised with Christ, author Adrian Warnock exhorts Christians not to neglect the resurrection in their teaching and experience. Warnock takes his cue from Acts, where every recorded sermon focuses on Jesus's resurrection. He stresses that Christians who faithfully proclaim both the death and the bodily resurrection of Jesus, and live out the implications of that message in vibrant, grace-filled churches, will be enabled to reach a world that lives in death's dark shadow.
The power of the risen Christ is active in every true Christian, transforming our lives. Raised with Christ will help you discover afresh the massive implications of the empty tomb. Jesus's resurrection really has changed everything.
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First published December 19, 2009
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Adrian Warnock
4 books51 followersAdrian Warnock is a Christian, medical doctor, and published author. He has blogged at Patheos since 2003 and has lived with chronic illness since 2017.
His books Raised With Christ and Hope Reborn form the series Transformed by Jesus: Spiritual Renewal.
Adrian writes about hope and healing for body, mind, community life, and spirit. He draws together medical and psychological insights, lived experience, and Christian faith. He advocates for the biopsychosocial–spiritual model of wellbeing and is passionate about helping people approach suffering with hope and compassion.
Adrian worked in the UK’s National Health Service as a psychiatrist for eight years, then spent fifteen years in the pharmaceutical industry helping to design and communicate the results of around fifty clinical trials.
After being diagnosed with blood cancer in 2017, he took early medical retirement. He is the founder of Blood Cancer Uncensored, an online patient support group.
Alongside his medical career, Adrian served for more than a decade on the leadership team of Jubilee Church London. He studied theology through Newfrontiers courses.
He qualified with an MB BS medical degree from London University (equivalent to an MD in the USA) and holds postgraduate qualifications in Psychiatry (MRCPsych) and Pharmaceutical Medicine (MFFM, DipPharmMed).
His books Raised With Christ and Hope Reborn form the series Transformed by Jesus: Spiritual Renewal.
Adrian writes about hope and healing for body, mind, community life, and spirit. He draws together medical and psychological insights, lived experience, and Christian faith. He advocates for the biopsychosocial–spiritual model of wellbeing and is passionate about helping people approach suffering with hope and compassion.
Adrian worked in the UK’s National Health Service as a psychiatrist for eight years, then spent fifteen years in the pharmaceutical industry helping to design and communicate the results of around fifty clinical trials.
After being diagnosed with blood cancer in 2017, he took early medical retirement. He is the founder of Blood Cancer Uncensored, an online patient support group.
Alongside his medical career, Adrian served for more than a decade on the leadership team of Jubilee Church London. He studied theology through Newfrontiers courses.
He qualified with an MB BS medical degree from London University (equivalent to an MD in the USA) and holds postgraduate qualifications in Psychiatry (MRCPsych) and Pharmaceutical Medicine (MFFM, DipPharmMed).
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January 21, 2010
Raised With Christ
Adrian Warnock, author of Raised With Christ, is a popular evangelical blogger, physician, and preacher. He lives in London, and declares that he is a couple of years less than forty :-)
Having enjoyed Warnock's blog, I felt sure that I would enjoy his book. Little did I know that treat that I was in for. Not only does he quote from Piper, MacArthur, and J.I. Packer, but the ghosts of the apostles, Puritans, Jonathan Edwards, and especially that of Lloyd-Jones walk through the pages of Raised With Christ. So, too, does the Spirit of the risen Savior, Jesus Christ.
Warnock has not only been faithful to the Scriptures, but he has passionately presented his case for the need to recover a sound doctrine of the resurrection.
Warnock contends that we have neglected the resurrection in our preaching, teaching, and daily living, and I fear that he is correct.
Adrian takes the first seven chapters to essentially build a case for the need to recover a doctrine of the resurrection by presenting the Biblical data relevant to the issue. Chapter eight seems to mark a turning point by moving on from the doctrinal and historical aspect of the resurrection to deal with the doctrinal and practical side of the matter.
What I truly appreciate is the fact that the book lives up to its subtitle, “How the Resurrection Changes Everything.” Warnock proves his point well. No only does he relate the resurrection to our justification, our sanctification, and our future glorification, but Warnock devotes much time to showing how this is relevant to our prayer life. Not only so, but in the footsteps of his hero Martin Lloyd-Jones, Adrian shows the connection between resurrection and revival.
Honestly, I have only positive things to say about this book. While Adrian and I might quibble about minor points, we are united in the essential message of the book. The resurrection does indeed change everything!
Thanks to Angie Cheatham of Crossway for providing me with a galley copy of Raised With Christ, and thanks to Adrian Warnock for writing an excellent book that is destined to become a classic.
Adrian Warnock, author of Raised With Christ, is a popular evangelical blogger, physician, and preacher. He lives in London, and declares that he is a couple of years less than forty :-)
Having enjoyed Warnock's blog, I felt sure that I would enjoy his book. Little did I know that treat that I was in for. Not only does he quote from Piper, MacArthur, and J.I. Packer, but the ghosts of the apostles, Puritans, Jonathan Edwards, and especially that of Lloyd-Jones walk through the pages of Raised With Christ. So, too, does the Spirit of the risen Savior, Jesus Christ.
Warnock has not only been faithful to the Scriptures, but he has passionately presented his case for the need to recover a sound doctrine of the resurrection.
Warnock contends that we have neglected the resurrection in our preaching, teaching, and daily living, and I fear that he is correct.
Adrian takes the first seven chapters to essentially build a case for the need to recover a doctrine of the resurrection by presenting the Biblical data relevant to the issue. Chapter eight seems to mark a turning point by moving on from the doctrinal and historical aspect of the resurrection to deal with the doctrinal and practical side of the matter.
What I truly appreciate is the fact that the book lives up to its subtitle, “How the Resurrection Changes Everything.” Warnock proves his point well. No only does he relate the resurrection to our justification, our sanctification, and our future glorification, but Warnock devotes much time to showing how this is relevant to our prayer life. Not only so, but in the footsteps of his hero Martin Lloyd-Jones, Adrian shows the connection between resurrection and revival.
Honestly, I have only positive things to say about this book. While Adrian and I might quibble about minor points, we are united in the essential message of the book. The resurrection does indeed change everything!
Thanks to Angie Cheatham of Crossway for providing me with a galley copy of Raised With Christ, and thanks to Adrian Warnock for writing an excellent book that is destined to become a classic.
September 30, 2011
This book deserves every one of 9 stars. It is a little slow starting up, dealing mostly with apologetic and theological implications of Jesus' resurrection, but around page 100 it becomes much more applicational and you won't want to put it down. There are not many books on the nature of the resurrection of Christ and the effects this has in the daily life of the believer, but Adrian has filled that void with a book that is sure to last centuries to come. He starts every chapter off with a section of Scripture, and the book as a whole is saturated in Scripture. He also quotes many other authors who are in the forefront in their fields. He quotes a wide range of Christian theologians from different backgrounds and different vocations. This is a book I will be encouraging many others to read.
August 8, 2013
Amazing! I've been waiting for a book like this for a while. I'm very impressed with Warnock! Good man! :) Still some more points he could've made, but most of what he wrote is stupendous.
I honestly thought at the halfway point that there wasn't much further he could go with it, but was very pleased with the direction he chose, as well as encouraged by the content.
I highly recommend this work. It really confirmed a lot of what I felt God has taught me over the past few years; edified my spirit with the truth of the real power of the resurrection in our lives; and challenged me to keep praying, reading, and seeking God on what it means to have true, eternal, resurrection life right now, as we call Heaven and God's will to reign on earth.
You'll definitely be blessed by reading 'Raised With Christ'.
I honestly thought at the halfway point that there wasn't much further he could go with it, but was very pleased with the direction he chose, as well as encouraged by the content.
I highly recommend this work. It really confirmed a lot of what I felt God has taught me over the past few years; edified my spirit with the truth of the real power of the resurrection in our lives; and challenged me to keep praying, reading, and seeking God on what it means to have true, eternal, resurrection life right now, as we call Heaven and God's will to reign on earth.
You'll definitely be blessed by reading 'Raised With Christ'.
December 9, 2011
My full review can be read at Blogging Theologically:
“Christianity hinges not only on the empty cross but also on an empty tomb,” writes Adrian Warnock in Raised with Christ: How the Resurrection Changes Everything (p. 29). Warnock, a medical doctor, preacher and long-time staple of the Christian blogosphere, seeks to remind readers that the gospel isn’t just that Christ died, but He also rose again—and His resurrection changes everything...
“Christianity hinges not only on the empty cross but also on an empty tomb,” writes Adrian Warnock in Raised with Christ: How the Resurrection Changes Everything (p. 29). Warnock, a medical doctor, preacher and long-time staple of the Christian blogosphere, seeks to remind readers that the gospel isn’t just that Christ died, but He also rose again—and His resurrection changes everything...
May 2, 2017
It's worth reading for the first eight chapters alone. They detail evidence for the resurrection and the central importance of this doctrine to the Christian faith. Very good. After that, it got bogged down with extended quotes from other pastors/theologians and numerous Scripture citations. Sounds bad for me to say that, but that was my impression and this is my review. He's absolutely right on the central point of the book though--there is NOTHING more important than the resurrection and we should do all we can to make its truth and power more prominent in the church today.
May 24, 2010
Starts out a little bit slow, but it's well worth sticking it out! He spends several chapters outlining the evidence for the resurrection, which can be a bit dry, especially if you're already somewhat familiar with it. Still, it's necessary to set the stage. After that, the real meat of the book begins. It's a fantastic treatment of the resurrection and it's importance right now in the life of every believer. Highly recommended!
July 25, 2019
This is a good book. I don't see eye to eye with the author on some elements of the present work of the Spirit, but I was encouraged by those sections. The various Mark Driscoll quotes makes the book feel dated.
May 11, 2013
An excellent study of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and what it means practically.
December 28, 2025
In Raised With Christ, Adrian Warnock challenges Christians to rethink how they view Jesus Christ—moving beyond an exclusive focus on the cross to fully embrace the power and centrality of the resurrection. While Christianity rightly centers on Jesus’ sacrificial death, Warnock argues that it ultimately “boils down” to the resurrection and the hope, transformation, and new life it provides.
The book highlights how the apostles consistently preached the resurrection. They proclaimed that although Jesus was crucified, God raised Him from the dead, proving He is both Messiah and Lord. As eyewitnesses, they testified that death was defeated and that Jesus now reigns. Because of the resurrection, they called people to repentance, faith, forgiveness of sins, and salvation through Christ alone. This apostolic message, Warnock contends, should still shape the heart of the Church today.
Warnock raises an important question: has the resurrection message been diminished in modern churches? While this may have seemed true when the book was written, I believe that in 2025 the resurrection message is gaining renewed emphasis—particularly among younger believers. Voices such as Charlie Kirk, among others, suggest that many are beginning to view the cross and resurrection with a depth and urgency more aligned with the early apostles.
One of the most helpful frameworks in the book is the author’s presentation of three phases of the gospel message: the cross as humility, the empty tomb as what Christ has done for us, and the resurrection as transformation.
Warnock emphasizes that there is power in both Christ’s death and His life. We are saved by both. The cross without the resurrection would be senseless death—but Christ is alive today. Our hope rests in His victory over death and the promise that we too will be resurrected with Him.
The resurrection, Warnock explains, is not only about future hope but present reality. Through Christ’s death and resurrection, the Holy Spirit is poured out on believers. We are made righteous and justified—not by our works, but by faith in Christ. We are clothed in His righteousness and empowered to live differently. While believers will still struggle with sin, our failures do not remove us from right standing with God. Instead, the Holy Spirit leads us to repentance and continual restoration. The battle against sin remains, but in Christ, it leads to victory.
Another powerful theme is the process of spiritual transformation. Being “born again” is a spiritual awakening that changes us from the inside out. This transformation is gradual, not instant—a reality often misunderstood or mocked by non-Christians. Warnock reminds readers that Christians are not called to perfection, but to growth. Only Jesus Christ is perfect.
The book also stirred a longing in me for true revival, like that of the early Church in Acts. After Jesus’ resurrection and ascension, about 120 believers gathered in the Upper Room, devoted to prayer and waiting on God. On the Day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit was poured out, marking the birth of the Church, bringing conviction, repentance, and transformation, and resulting in 3,000 people coming to faith. While revival today is often viewed as personal or small-scale, this book rekindled my desire to experience revival as it was in the early Church.
One deeply personal moment for me was the author’s encouragement to pray like Elijah—with passion, honesty, and boldness. I resonated with this deeply. I have felt desperate and disqualified, especially after a painful mishap with my son on Christmas Day. I find myself asking God hard questions: Where are the miracles? Where is salvation for my family? Where are the dramatic acts of God? Yet, despite my failures, my greatest desire remains my relationship with Jesus Christ—continuing to know Him through Scripture, His presence, and faithful obedience, even when opposition comes from unexpected places, including my own family.
Warnock offers a comforting reminder: though the enemy may attack suddenly and painfully, God will ultimately remove the sting of our memories when we are gathered together on the new earth, as promised in Revelation. That truth deeply touched my heart.
Overall, I did enjoy this book and would recommend it, even though at times it felt lengthy and drawn out with extensive biblical accounts. Despite that, it contained many moments that powerfully reminded me of my resurrection purpose and renewed my hope in the living Christ.
The book highlights how the apostles consistently preached the resurrection. They proclaimed that although Jesus was crucified, God raised Him from the dead, proving He is both Messiah and Lord. As eyewitnesses, they testified that death was defeated and that Jesus now reigns. Because of the resurrection, they called people to repentance, faith, forgiveness of sins, and salvation through Christ alone. This apostolic message, Warnock contends, should still shape the heart of the Church today.
Warnock raises an important question: has the resurrection message been diminished in modern churches? While this may have seemed true when the book was written, I believe that in 2025 the resurrection message is gaining renewed emphasis—particularly among younger believers. Voices such as Charlie Kirk, among others, suggest that many are beginning to view the cross and resurrection with a depth and urgency more aligned with the early apostles.
One of the most helpful frameworks in the book is the author’s presentation of three phases of the gospel message: the cross as humility, the empty tomb as what Christ has done for us, and the resurrection as transformation.
Warnock emphasizes that there is power in both Christ’s death and His life. We are saved by both. The cross without the resurrection would be senseless death—but Christ is alive today. Our hope rests in His victory over death and the promise that we too will be resurrected with Him.
The resurrection, Warnock explains, is not only about future hope but present reality. Through Christ’s death and resurrection, the Holy Spirit is poured out on believers. We are made righteous and justified—not by our works, but by faith in Christ. We are clothed in His righteousness and empowered to live differently. While believers will still struggle with sin, our failures do not remove us from right standing with God. Instead, the Holy Spirit leads us to repentance and continual restoration. The battle against sin remains, but in Christ, it leads to victory.
Another powerful theme is the process of spiritual transformation. Being “born again” is a spiritual awakening that changes us from the inside out. This transformation is gradual, not instant—a reality often misunderstood or mocked by non-Christians. Warnock reminds readers that Christians are not called to perfection, but to growth. Only Jesus Christ is perfect.
The book also stirred a longing in me for true revival, like that of the early Church in Acts. After Jesus’ resurrection and ascension, about 120 believers gathered in the Upper Room, devoted to prayer and waiting on God. On the Day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit was poured out, marking the birth of the Church, bringing conviction, repentance, and transformation, and resulting in 3,000 people coming to faith. While revival today is often viewed as personal or small-scale, this book rekindled my desire to experience revival as it was in the early Church.
One deeply personal moment for me was the author’s encouragement to pray like Elijah—with passion, honesty, and boldness. I resonated with this deeply. I have felt desperate and disqualified, especially after a painful mishap with my son on Christmas Day. I find myself asking God hard questions: Where are the miracles? Where is salvation for my family? Where are the dramatic acts of God? Yet, despite my failures, my greatest desire remains my relationship with Jesus Christ—continuing to know Him through Scripture, His presence, and faithful obedience, even when opposition comes from unexpected places, including my own family.
Warnock offers a comforting reminder: though the enemy may attack suddenly and painfully, God will ultimately remove the sting of our memories when we are gathered together on the new earth, as promised in Revelation. That truth deeply touched my heart.
Overall, I did enjoy this book and would recommend it, even though at times it felt lengthy and drawn out with extensive biblical accounts. Despite that, it contained many moments that powerfully reminded me of my resurrection purpose and renewed my hope in the living Christ.
December 31, 2025
“The church did not create the resurrection stories; instead, the resurrection stories created the church.” There are so many quotes in this book that stick in the mind which makes the reading perfect for one’s daily devotional hour—time spent contemplating not only Biblical instruction, but one’s own relationship with Christ. I especially appreciated the study questions at the end of the chapters which gave extra depth to the time spent not only reading but absorbing the themes explored in this book. This would make an excellent choice for a Bible Study Book Club. Well done, Mr. Warnock! Five Stars!
December 17, 2025
Raised With Christ dives deep into why Christians need to focus on the resurrection even more so then the crucifixion...if Jesus was crucified and was not raised from the dead then the death of our Lord was pointless. Praise the Lord that isnt the case as the author goes deep into explaining the resurrection with Biblical accuracy.
Chapter 19 gave me such joy as it discusses the new heaven and new earth.
My favorite quote: Christians have the same power that raised Christ Jesus from the dead living inside them.
Chapter 19 gave me such joy as it discusses the new heaven and new earth.
My favorite quote: Christians have the same power that raised Christ Jesus from the dead living inside them.
December 15, 2025
I found Raised With Christ to be a thoughtful and challenging read that reminded me just how central the resurrection really is to everyday faith. The book starts out more academic than I expected, but once it shifts into application, it really clicks and becomes deeply encouraging. Warnock ties theology to real life in a way that made me stop and reflect on prayer, spiritual growth, and hope in a fresh way. It’s not a fast read, but it’s a meaningful one that left a lasting impression.
March 25, 2021
I was hoping for more of a study of the resurrection passages in the Bible and while this did what I was asking for a little bit there was a whole lot that didn’t really address the resurrection. There were several chapters that kinda went on bunny trails and there were way too many block quotes. They were good quotes but really broke up the flow of the book.
January 2, 2019
Excellent application of what the resurrection of Christ means, in concrete terms .. not always easy to do
December 30, 2025
A powerful and insightful highlight on the resurrection and its implications. Christ rose from the dead for our justification, and this book goes in depth in exploring what the resurrection truly means for us today. As believers in Christ, the same power that raised Him from the dead now lives within us. We are therefore called to live in constant awareness of this reality and to allow it to shape our daily lives. Though we live in this world, we are not of this world. Well done, sir, for bringing this profound truth to light so clearly and compellingly.
October 18, 2025
Raised With Christ is a refreshing and powerful reminder of the heart of the Christian faith the resurrection. Adrian Warnock beautifully brings new life to a truth that’s often overlooked, showing how the risen Jesus transforms not just theology, but everyday living. The book is both inspiring and deeply practical, helping believers understand the full impact of the empty tomb. It rekindled my appreciation for what it truly means to live in the power of Christ’s resurrection. A must-read for anyone wanting to strengthen their faith and experience real spiritual renewal.
December 2, 2021
‘Raised with Christ: How the resurrection changes everything’ by Adrian Warnock highlights the significance of Christ’s resurrection and its implications for the present as well as for eternity. Since there are not many books written exclusively about Christ’s resurrection and its eschatological consequences, I was very excited to discover this book!
The first few chapters are excellent as Warnock emphasises the utter centrality of the resurrection to the Christian faith. Within these chapters, Warnock demonstrates the emptiness of a resurrection-denying liberal Christianity as well as employing a strong apologetic argument for the historical reality of Christ’s resurrection.
Nevertheless, the book does become much harder to read towards the end. His later chapters are only vaguely connected with Christ’s resurrection and are jam-packed with extensive block quotations from Spurgeon, Lloyd-Jones, and Piper. Although all of these quotations are excellent, the book loses its focus towards the end.
Having said this, it is worth reading this book since it does help us to reflect on the glorious implications of Christ’s resurrection.
The first few chapters are excellent as Warnock emphasises the utter centrality of the resurrection to the Christian faith. Within these chapters, Warnock demonstrates the emptiness of a resurrection-denying liberal Christianity as well as employing a strong apologetic argument for the historical reality of Christ’s resurrection.
Nevertheless, the book does become much harder to read towards the end. His later chapters are only vaguely connected with Christ’s resurrection and are jam-packed with extensive block quotations from Spurgeon, Lloyd-Jones, and Piper. Although all of these quotations are excellent, the book loses its focus towards the end.
Having said this, it is worth reading this book since it does help us to reflect on the glorious implications of Christ’s resurrection.
May 12, 2013
Mother's Day 2013
I enjoyed finishing Warnock's offering on the doctrine of the resurrection. I originally purchased this two years ago during Holy Week, but put it down shortly thereafter. This year I was determined to finish it and am glad I did. Sections of it can be read devotionally due to is generous use of scripture. Or it can be read by someone simply wanting to explore this topic by tracing out its various implications. He shares many helpful illustrations along with an abundance of scripture references, many of which are written out, as he leads you through various topics. At times, I felt as if I was being overwhelmed with detail, something I have come to expect with writer's who enjoy research and reading what others have written. Notwithstanding, his chapters on Assurance, the Holy Spirit, and Mission were exceptional. I will re-read, and enthusiastically recommend "Raised with Chrst."
I enjoyed finishing Warnock's offering on the doctrine of the resurrection. I originally purchased this two years ago during Holy Week, but put it down shortly thereafter. This year I was determined to finish it and am glad I did. Sections of it can be read devotionally due to is generous use of scripture. Or it can be read by someone simply wanting to explore this topic by tracing out its various implications. He shares many helpful illustrations along with an abundance of scripture references, many of which are written out, as he leads you through various topics. At times, I felt as if I was being overwhelmed with detail, something I have come to expect with writer's who enjoy research and reading what others have written. Notwithstanding, his chapters on Assurance, the Holy Spirit, and Mission were exceptional. I will re-read, and enthusiastically recommend "Raised with Chrst."
November 19, 2014
This book is a good reminder of the importance of the resurrection to a believer's everyday life; it is not merely Christ's death that empowers and saves us, but His resurrection as well. Warnock, however, tends to blur the distinction between the resurrection itself and its effects, so that his points are confusing at times. He presents many aspects of the believer's life which are affected by the resurrection, but vaguely; his positions of, for example, spirit-filling and the Kingdom are not easily discernible. Overall, though, the book is a good read and a good reminder.
August 10, 2016
Hoping to correct a noticeable lack of emphasis on the resurrection within evangelical churches, Warnock has penned this book in an effort to examine the resurrection, its place in Christian theology, and its ramifications for Christian living. He largely succeeds, producing a helpful reminder of both the breadth and depth of the resurrection. Warnock’s strength lies in his singular focus; even when he veers off into tangential matters, he rarely strays from the topic at hand.
April 23, 2010
I was so encouraged by this book! Warnock's thoughts and admonitions on the resurrection of Christ are stirring to say the least. The church will be greatly strengthened by the truths in this book.
September 4, 2010
bought the Kindle version!
June 6, 2023
Read my review here.
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