I still believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ
The Christian faith is anchored in the
person and work of Jesus Christ. The resurrection
of Jesus Christ is about our past, present and future. In
contrast to the chaos of modern thought, it gives my life direction and purpose.
Modern thought whether it be philosophy or evolutionary science can only offer
hopelessness and meaninglessness to life. Modern thought has failed to
provide any satisfying answer to the questions of life - Where did I come from?
Why am I here? and Where am I going? Their answer to these questions is wrapped
up in the formula - time plus chance. A formula that has led modern
thinkers to deny the validity of any universal truth. The
limitations of the modern mind can be seen in its product - no hope, no meaning
for life, no security or stability in life. That's why I still believe in the
resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ gives me hope, my life meaning,
stability and security.
The resurrection of Jesus Christ validates the written Word of God, the Bible.
The resurrection of Jesus Christ was foretold and recorded in Scripture
centuries before Jesus was born, lived, crucified and raised from the dead. One
of the many prophecies proving the validity of Old Testament prophetic teaching
is found in Acts 2:29 - 32. "Men and brethren, let me speak freely to you
of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his tomb is with us
to this day. Therefore, being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an
oath to him that of the fruit of his body, according to the flesh, He would
raise up the Christ to sit on his throne, he, foreseeing this, spoke concerning
the resurrection of the Christ, that His soul was not left in Hades, nor did His
flesh see corruption. This Jesus God has raised up, of which we are all
witnesses." Peter is referring to David's prophetic statements in Psalm
16.
A validated Bible gives my life meaning and provides me with hope because it
answers all the important questions - Where did I came from? - created in the
image of God, Why I am here? - to glorify God, and Where I am going? - having
trusted in Jesus Christ as my Savior my eternal destination is heaven. A
validated Bible provides me an universal concept of both truth and right and
wrong giving me security and stability.
The resurrection also validates the
uniqueness of Jesus Christ. He is the eternal Son of God. The apostle Paul
said: "God has fulfilled this for us their children, in that He has raised up
Jesus. As it is also written in the second Psalm: ‘You are My Son, Today I have
begotten You.’ And that He raised Him from the dead, no more to return to
corruption, He has spoken thus: ‘I will give you the sure mercies of David.’
"Therefore He also says in another Psalm: ‘You will not allow Your Holy One to
see corruption.’" (Acts 13:33-35) In the original language, the word used
here for begotten is used in reference to the resurrection. All other uses of
this Greek word in the New Testament are used in context of the resurrection.
The New Testament writers based their understanding of the deity of Jesus Christ
upon the proven prophetic claims of the Old Testament.
To all who reject the resurrection of Jesus Christ I would simply ask, "Are you
satisfied with a life built on meaninglessness, hopelessness and void of
security and stability?" If not, I would invite you consider your need to trust
in Jesus as your Savior. For more information and help go back to the
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