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As we have seen before through various ways, Jesus has been, is,
and will always be very unique. There is a big difference between
Jesus and every other religious leader that has ever existed as we
have seen many times over.
One of the greatest events and facts that we see through
Scripture and through history is the resurrection of Jesus. Jesus
rose from the dead three days after He physically died on the
cross for humanity. Or did He?
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most essential doctrine for
Christianity in general. If Jesus Christ rose from the dead as
Scripture states, then EVERYTHING that we read in the Bible is
true as Scripture states it is. But, if Jesus Christ did not rise from
the dead as the Bible states, then Christianity is fake. So, did
Jesus rise from the dead or didn’t He?
Could it be that Christianity is just one of many religions
thinking that only this religion is truth and all the rest are false,
like the other religions think as well? Are we all on the same boat
saying the same thing?
The Bible states that Jesus died for our sins and rose again on the
third day. To begin with, Jesus Himself said that He would rise on
the third day. In Matthew 20:18-19 Jesus stated; “Behold, we go
up to Jerusalem: and the Son of man shall be betrayed unto the
chief priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to
death, And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to
scourge, and to crucify him: and the third day he shall rise
again.”
and will always be very unique. There is a big difference between
Jesus and every other religious leader that has ever existed as we
have seen many times over.
One of the greatest events and facts that we see through
Scripture and through history is the resurrection of Jesus. Jesus
rose from the dead three days after He physically died on the
cross for humanity. Or did He?
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most essential doctrine for
Christianity in general. If Jesus Christ rose from the dead as
Scripture states, then EVERYTHING that we read in the Bible is
true as Scripture states it is. But, if Jesus Christ did not rise from
the dead as the Bible states, then Christianity is fake. So, did
Jesus rise from the dead or didn’t He?
Could it be that Christianity is just one of many religions
thinking that only this religion is truth and all the rest are false,
like the other religions think as well? Are we all on the same boat
saying the same thing?
The Bible states that Jesus died for our sins and rose again on the
third day. To begin with, Jesus Himself said that He would rise on
the third day. In Matthew 20:18-19 Jesus stated; “Behold, we go
up to Jerusalem: and the Son of man shall be betrayed unto the
chief priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to
death, And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to
scourge, and to crucify him: and the third day he shall rise
again.”
Peter in his great sermon in Acts 2 stated about Jesus from verse 24-32 the following.
He said; “Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was
not possible that he should be holden of it. For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw
the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:
Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall
rest in hope: Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine
Holy One to see corruption. Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt
make me full of joy with thy countenance. Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto
you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulcher is with us
unto this day. Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an
oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ
to sit on his throne; He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his
soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption. This Jesus hath God raised
up, whereof we all are witnesses.”
Peter here focuses on the fact that their father King David died and that his body did
not rise from the dead. That is why King David’s body did see corruption. But not Jesus’
body because God did raise Him from the dead. Peter also states at the end that they
were all witnesses to that fact.
Paul the Apostle also wrote regarding the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In 1 Corinthians
15:3-8 Paul wrote; “…how that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures; And
that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the Scriptures.
And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve. After that, he was seen of above five
hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but
some are fallen asleep. After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. And
last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.”
Paul attests to the fact that there were witnesses to the resurrection of Jesus. He states
that Jesus was seen Peter. He was also seen of the twelve. Jesus was also seen alive after
His resurrection by more than 500 people at once. He also mentions James and himself
of course.
In our next article we will continue to focus on the resurrection of Jesus and on the fact
that there were eyewitnesses.
He said; “Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was
not possible that he should be holden of it. For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw
the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:
Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall
rest in hope: Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine
Holy One to see corruption. Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt
make me full of joy with thy countenance. Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto
you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulcher is with us
unto this day. Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an
oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ
to sit on his throne; He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his
soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption. This Jesus hath God raised
up, whereof we all are witnesses.”
Peter here focuses on the fact that their father King David died and that his body did
not rise from the dead. That is why King David’s body did see corruption. But not Jesus’
body because God did raise Him from the dead. Peter also states at the end that they
were all witnesses to that fact.
Paul the Apostle also wrote regarding the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In 1 Corinthians
15:3-8 Paul wrote; “…how that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures; And
that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the Scriptures.
And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve. After that, he was seen of above five
hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but
some are fallen asleep. After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. And
last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.”
Paul attests to the fact that there were witnesses to the resurrection of Jesus. He states
that Jesus was seen Peter. He was also seen of the twelve. Jesus was also seen alive after
His resurrection by more than 500 people at once. He also mentions James and himself
of course.
In our next article we will continue to focus on the resurrection of Jesus and on the fact
that there were eyewitnesses.
Read or download the "The Resurrection of Jesus Christ" series in PDF format:
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Our discipleship class is being held every
Sunday morning at 9:00 am. This class is for
everyone and anyone who would like to their
relationship with the Lord to the next level.
Study led by Pastor Frank Garza.
Sunday Morning Service:
Join us every Sunday morning at 10:00 am for
a time of worship and study in the Word. We
are currently studying the book of Revelation
in a verse by verse format. Study led by Pastor
Greg.
Men & Women's Exercise Class: Monday's at
7:00 pm in our Fellowship Hall for men &
Mission Hall for women. Please join us.
Wednesday Evening Study:
Our mid-week Bible study takes place on
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in our fellowship hall.
Come and grow with us spiritually as we study
the book of Colossians in a chapter by chapter
setting. Study led by Pastor Greg.
Life in the Fast Lane:
Men, join us every first Saturday of the month
at 6:00pm at Starbucks on Ed Carey & Bsn. 77
for an exciting time in worship, study, and
fellowship. Led by brother Eliel.
S3:
Salvation, Sanctification, Service. A series of
classes meant to prepare and equip each
Christian, new and old, for a life of righteous
living and Christ-like service. This study takes
place every 3rd Sunday immediately after the
service. Led by brother Eliel.
