The Centrality Of The Resurrection
Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified. He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. (Matthew 28:5-6)
May I say the Christian faith stands or falls on the resurrection. Without the resurrection, our faith would just be a lot of wishful thinking, no better than human philosophies and speculative religions. Paul knew that without the resurrection our salvation could not have been possible. Paul was also convinced that the truth of the resurrection must be believed or else salvation cannot be received: if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved (Romans 10:9).
In spite of many challenges from skepticism, persecution, heresy, and unfaithfulness, the church through out the centuries has continued to testify to the reality of Christ's resurrection. Paul and the other apostles, and every leader in the early church continually preached Christ's resurrection. Actually, because the church gathers on Sunday, the Lord's day, the first day of the week (when Jesus rose), we are reminded of His resurrection every week.
We as believers should be so captivated by the significance of the resurrection of Christ, that our lives would manifest a solid witness to the power of the gospel of the risen Christ. Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and life. He who believes in me will never die" (John 11:25). Thank God, we have a living hope, and a living Savior. Halleluiah! to the Lamb of God, praise His holy Name, for He is worthy of our worship and praise. Can you say amen to that?
Remember child of God; who loves you unconditionally, who died on a cruel cross and rose the third day that you might have everlasting life. Give Him thanks right now and tell Him how much you love Him. Prove your love by seeking to obey His will for your life. You will be blessed for it. That's God's promise to you from His Word. You think about that.
HAPPY EASTER 2006....
May I say the Christian faith stands or falls on the resurrection. Without the resurrection, our faith would just be a lot of wishful thinking, no better than human philosophies and speculative religions. Paul knew that without the resurrection our salvation could not have been possible. Paul was also convinced that the truth of the resurrection must be believed or else salvation cannot be received: if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved (Romans 10:9).
In spite of many challenges from skepticism, persecution, heresy, and unfaithfulness, the church through out the centuries has continued to testify to the reality of Christ's resurrection. Paul and the other apostles, and every leader in the early church continually preached Christ's resurrection. Actually, because the church gathers on Sunday, the Lord's day, the first day of the week (when Jesus rose), we are reminded of His resurrection every week.
We as believers should be so captivated by the significance of the resurrection of Christ, that our lives would manifest a solid witness to the power of the gospel of the risen Christ. Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and life. He who believes in me will never die" (John 11:25). Thank God, we have a living hope, and a living Savior. Halleluiah! to the Lamb of God, praise His holy Name, for He is worthy of our worship and praise. Can you say amen to that?
Remember child of God; who loves you unconditionally, who died on a cruel cross and rose the third day that you might have everlasting life. Give Him thanks right now and tell Him how much you love Him. Prove your love by seeking to obey His will for your life. You will be blessed for it. That's God's promise to you from His Word. You think about that.
HAPPY EASTER 2006....
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