(1 Corinthians 15:19)
The hope of the Christian is found in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Because Jesus arose from the dead, we too will have the ability to step into new bodies, unto a new eternal shore, and spend eternity in our new home, with the Lord, and our loved ones, who have placed their lives, in Jesus Christ as well.
If Jesus did not rise from the dead, then we have no basis for our faith, and we are still in our sins. If Jesus did not gain victory for us, than we are people to be most pitied.
Jesus showed Himself alive to over five hundred people at one time. Some of them were still alive, at Paul's writing here to the Christians at Corinth (1 Corinthians 15:6) I know that even with Paul's word on this, we must accept the resurrection of Christ on faith. But all through the Bible God has wanted His people to accept all things concerning Him by faith.
With all that happened to Jesus during those precious three days, I believe with all my heart that it is true, and it is my hope in the resurrection of Jesus, that pushes me forward. As Bill Gaither's song "Because He lives" says: "Because He lives, I can face tomorrow, Because He lives, all fear is gone. Because I know who holds the future, and life is worth the living, just because He lives." Amen! GP
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