Jesus proved that we can expect more after the grave!Today's Scripture:
If Christ is not risen, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins!
1 Corinthians 15:17
The moment Jesus rose from the dead, everything changed. How God related to people in the Old Testament (by speaking to the whole nation through prophets) gave way to the New (by speaking to people individually through his Spirit).God forgave the sins of those who chose to follow him. Death was defeated. Eternal life was certain. There was absolute proof Jesus was who he said he was, God and Savior.
The apostle Paul's words to the Corinthian church remove the option of believing the Bible as a collection of morality myths. His words do not allow for Jesus to be regarded as a prophet or a good teacher.
Either Jesus rose from the dead, proving he was who he said he was and that he did what he said he would do, or your faith is useless.
Paul, the writer of 1 and 2 Corinthians, went on to say that if Jesus did not rise from the dead, then Christians are to be pitied as the most miserable people on earth because they base their faith, their hope, and their purpose in life on a lie.
History says otherwise, however. More than five hundred witnesses saw Jesus alive after he died on the cross. The bodies of other great religious leaders, such as Buddha and Mohammad, remain dead in their graves. Only Jesus lives beyond the grave. This important verse is subtle reminder that because of Jesus, one day you will too.
Selah people' and friends remember through Jesus's death He paid the price for people's transgressions, Jesus's resurrection is evidence of God's acceptance of that payment. Let Paul's words help keep you grounded in the historical facts that support your faith.
"Peace be your guide as you are reminded that we have so much more to look forwarded to after the grave, if we have Christ as our Savior."
Your pastor,
Rev Muston (PreacherPatrick) Via mobile from Jacksonville, Florida
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