And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. –Matthew 28:5–6, KJV Why do all four of the Gospel writers write about […]
“Christ Is Risen! Hallelujah!” This is the triumphant song of every Bible-believing Christian, not only on Easter Sunday but on every Lord’s Day and whenever his thoughts turn to the foundation of his faith. But can we believe Christ’s resurrection without the slightest tinge of doubt? Can we be absolutely sure of it? It is […]
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. (Gal. 2:20, KJV) When we think of crucifixion the picture […]
One of the classic “proofs,” so-called, of the resurrection of Jesus is the unbelief that prevailed among his followers even after Christ had risen. We are not at all interested in this unbelief as “proof” that he arose. The Word is sufficient and plain. We rejoice in the revelation of the Spirit and for his testimony in our hearts. […]
“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” (I Cor. 15:58, A.R.V.) Paul wants the Corinthian Christians to be witnesses to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This was, however, a very difficult matter, especially in Corinth. […]