Thank you for sharing this powerful and thoughtful reflection on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It’s true that the resurrection stands as the cornerstone of our faith. As Paul says, If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith (1 Corinthians 15:14). But praise God Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep (1 Corinthians 15:20).
I appreciate how you emphasized that faith in the resurrection isn’t blind, but grounded in compelling historical evidence. The eyewitness accounts—especially the over 500 brethren who saw Jesus at once (1 Corinthians 15:6)—are a strong testament. These weren’t hallucinations or legends but deeply rooted convictions that changed lives and built the early church. Peter boldly declared, *“God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it”* (Acts 2:32).
The transformation of the apostles, who went from fearful to fearless—even unto death—is hard to explain without a true resurrection. As Jesus told Thomas, *“Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed”* (John 20:29). That’s us today—we haven’t seen with our eyes, but through faith, we believe, and our lives are changed.
Your reminder that the resurrection is part of the larger redemptive story is so important. Jesus said, *“Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?”* (Luke 24:26). His death and resurrection fulfill prophecy and bring God’s promises to completion.
May we hold firm to this truth and live boldly for Christ, knowing our labor in the Lord is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:58). He is risen indeed!
Thank you for sharing this powerful and thoughtful reflection on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It’s true that the resurrection stands as the cornerstone of our faith. As Paul says, If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith (1 Corinthians 15:14). But praise God Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep (1 Corinthians 15:20).
I appreciate how you emphasized that faith in the resurrection isn’t blind, but grounded in compelling historical evidence. The eyewitness accounts—especially the over 500 brethren who saw Jesus at once (1 Corinthians 15:6)—are a strong testament. These weren’t hallucinations or legends but deeply rooted convictions that changed lives and built the early church. Peter boldly declared, *“God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it”* (Acts 2:32).
The transformation of the apostles, who went from fearful to fearless—even unto death—is hard to explain without a true resurrection. As Jesus told Thomas, *“Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed”* (John 20:29). That’s us today—we haven’t seen with our eyes, but through faith, we believe, and our lives are changed.
Your reminder that the resurrection is part of the larger redemptive story is so important. Jesus said, *“Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?”* (Luke 24:26). His death and resurrection fulfill prophecy and bring God’s promises to completion.
May we hold firm to this truth and live boldly for Christ, knowing our labor in the Lord is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:58). He is risen indeed!
Thank you for sharing this powerful and thoughtful reflection on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It’s true that the resurrection stands as the cornerstone of our faith. As Paul says, If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith (1 Corinthians 15:14). But praise God Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep (1 Corinthians 15:20).
I appreciate how you emphasized that faith in the resurrection isn’t blind, but grounded in compelling historical evidence. The eyewitness accounts—especially the over 500 brethren who saw Jesus at once (1 Corinthians 15:6)—are a strong testament. These weren’t hallucinations or legends but deeply rooted convictions that changed lives and built the early church. Peter boldly declared, *“God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it”* (Acts 2:32).
The transformation of the apostles, who went from fearful to fearless—even unto death—is hard to explain without a true resurrection. As Jesus told Thomas, *“Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed”* (John 20:29). That’s us today—we haven’t seen with our eyes, but through faith, we believe, and our lives are changed.
Your reminder that the resurrection is part of the larger redemptive story is so important. Jesus said, *“Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?”* (Luke 24:26). His death and resurrection fulfill prophecy and bring God’s promises to completion.
May we hold firm to this truth and live boldly for Christ, knowing our labor in the Lord is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:58). He is risen indeed!
Thank you for sharing this powerful and thoughtful reflection on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It’s true that the resurrection stands as the cornerstone of our faith. As Paul says, If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith (1 Corinthians 15:14). But praise God Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep (1 Corinthians 15:20).
I appreciate how you emphasized that faith in the resurrection isn’t blind, but grounded in compelling historical evidence. The eyewitness accounts—especially the over 500 brethren who saw Jesus at once (1 Corinthians 15:6)—are a strong testament. These weren’t hallucinations or legends but deeply rooted convictions that changed lives and built the early church. Peter boldly declared, *“God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it”* (Acts 2:32).
The transformation of the apostles, who went from fearful to fearless—even unto death—is hard to explain without a true resurrection. As Jesus told Thomas, *“Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed”* (John 20:29). That’s us today—we haven’t seen with our eyes, but through faith, we believe, and our lives are changed.
Your reminder that the resurrection is part of the larger redemptive story is so important. Jesus said, *“Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?”* (Luke 24:26). His death and resurrection fulfill prophecy and bring God’s promises to completion.
May we hold firm to this truth and live boldly for Christ, knowing our labor in the Lord is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:58). He is risen indeed!