The Bible makes it clear. The resurrection of Jesus is essential to everything we believe. 1 Corinthians 15:14-19 14 And if Christ has not been raised, then our proclamation is without foundation, and so is your faith. 15 In addition, we are found to be false witnesses about God, because we have testified about God … Continue reading The Resurrection of Jesus
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The Crucifixion of Jesus
Read the accounts of the crucifixion of Jesus and you will be moved. Consider the fact that crucifixion was invented by the Roman Empire to be the most humiliating and painful form of death ever known to man. Execution by crucifixion was intended to deter people from ever following the example of the condemned. The agony of the cross. The … Continue reading The Crucifixion of Jesus
Six Reasons I Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus
I believe. I mean, I really believe. I believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Here are six reasons that I believe. Reason #1: The Bible says that Jesus rose from the dead. The Bible boldly declares that on the third day after His death, Jesus rose from the dead. See the last chapters of … Continue reading Six Reasons I Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus
If Jesus died on Friday and rose from the dead on Sunday, then how was He in the grave for three days?
Great question. Glad you asked. The answer is quite simple when you consider the way that days were counted in the first century in Jerusalem (and continue to be counted in various cultures today). We in America are probably thinking that 72 hours are required to count three days, but that's not required. One thing … Continue reading If Jesus died on Friday and rose from the dead on Sunday, then how was He in the grave for three days?
The Passion Week – What Jesus Experienced Day by Day That Week
Here is a good chart to help you visualize what Jesus went through day by day during the week leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection. His strength, composure, focus, compassion and love for us were on full display. This graphic shows how the four gospel writers wrote down the eyewitness accounts of the events, … Continue reading The Passion Week – What Jesus Experienced Day by Day That Week
Christmas Comes Earlier & Earlier Each Year
I'm sure you've noticed that Christmas seems to come earlier and earlier each year. This year, we were not quite out of October yet and already stores were decorated for Christmas, playing Christmas songs, and filled with the smells of pumpkin pie and apple cider. That seems a bit early, eh? And I know that … Continue reading Christmas Comes Earlier & Earlier Each Year
What Does Christmas Mean To You?
Take a quick survey in your city or town, and here are some of the answers you may hear: "Spending time with family and friends" "PRESENTS!!!!" "Traveling hundreds of miles to be with the ones I love" "Missing loved ones who are not here this year" "FOOD!!!" "Christmas parties!!" "Christmas lights" "SNOW!!" "Great Christmas music" … Continue reading What Does Christmas Mean To You?
Emmanuel — “God With Us”
Through YouVersion, one of the devotions I am reading this December is entitled "Carols: A Christmas Devotional." It is produced by LifeChurch.tv. Today's devotion was very good, so I wanted to share it with you: O Come, O Come Emmanuel Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel, Shall come to thee, O Israel. Time after time, the Israelites found themselves … Continue reading Emmanuel — “God With Us”
Christmas: What We Learn from Mary’s Song
Mary was just a teenager when God revealed to her that she would be the mother of the promised Messiah. God sent an angel to deliver this news, and Mary was overwhelmed. She knew that it was physically impossible for her to conceive a child. But the angel assured Mary that nothing is impossible with … Continue reading Christmas: What We Learn from Mary’s Song
Three Responses to the Good News of Jesus and the Resurrection
The first century was not that different than our world today. When the apostle Paul stood at the place called the Areopagus in Athens to proclaim the good news of Jesus and the resurrection, his message was met with mixed responses. Let's take a look at Acts 17:16-34. Look for these things as you read … Continue reading Three Responses to the Good News of Jesus and the Resurrection