He Is Risen! Just As Jesus Said He Would!

During our awesome church service celebration of Resurrection Sunday, I was reminded about man's greatest fear.  That is, the fear of death.  Even the naysayers against God, Jesus and God's written Word, the Bible who used to come to this blog in the past had to admit that they feared death.  If man didn't fear death, why would he/she fight so hard to live when his or her life is placed in dire circumstances?

Being born again in Jesus Christ takes away the fear of death.  Think about the disciples who were scared and ran away (except for John and the two Marys) when Jesus was led to be crucified.  What did they fear the most?  They feared that they might die also because since  they were associated with Jesus during his three year ministry on earth, the crucifixion that Jesus suffered might end up being their fate.  However, when Jesus Christ rose from the dead on the third day (just as He said He would!), their attitudes changed dramatically!  They were no longer fearful of their ultimate fate!  Why?  Because they realized on that Resurrection Sunday that Jesus keeps his promises and he accomplished what no other ever could!  He conquered sin, evil and death!  He had the power to raise himself from the dead - so he also has the power to raise everyone who believes in him from the dead at the Rapture of the saints!

One of my favorite worship songs ( I have a long list!)  tells use the story in a beautiful way.  Enjoy this day of celebration for HE IS RISEN!

~  Christine

By Your Side - Tenth Avenue North

He Is Risen!

Just as he said!

I love the fact that Jesus told his disciples, in advance, that he would rise again three days later after being crucified. On the dreadful day when Jesus was beaten and nailed to the cross at Calvary, his followers must have been in deep grief. But even in this, he told them that their grief would turn to joy! And it did!! On that first Resurrection Day almost 2,000 years ago, the promises of Jesus came to fruition and we can have the ultimate confidence that all he has promised in the Scriptures regarding his second coming will also be fulfilled!

Today's message at church discussed 1 Corinthians 15:14-25, Within these verses is the fact that if Christ had not risen, then our faith is futile. But the fact of history is that Christ did rise from the dead, so our faith is secure and absolute truth. Whether a person believes this or not is up to him/her. Free will and all that.

1 Corinthians 15:20-28 - 20But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. 22For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. 23But each in his own turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. 24Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power. 25For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. 26The last enemy to be destroyed is death. 27For he "has put everything under his feet." Now when it says that "everything" has been put under him, it is clear that this does not include God himself, who put everything under Christ. 28When he has done this, then the Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under him, so that God may be all in all.

An Empty Tomb or an Empty Faith?

From David Jeremiah.com:

Do you ever wonder how your life would be different if certain events hadn’t taken place? Our lives are often full of, “What if’s.” What if we had chosen a different college? What if we had never gotten married? What if we never had children? Some people even question the validity of Jesus Christ. What if Christ never rose from the grave? What then? What would be the implications? Dr. Jeremiah outlines five realities of an unrisen Savior.

View the entire broadcast:

Dr. David Jeremiah: An Empty Tomb or an Empty Faith?

EASTER PROGRAMMING
Dr. David Jeremiah

“An Empty Tomb or an Empty Faith”
1 Corinthians 15:12-19

April 4, 2010
Corinthians 15:14

I. If There Is No Resurrection Our Preaching Is Foolishness

II. If There Is No Resurrection Our Personal Faith Is Futile
1 Corinthians 15:14, 17

III. If There Is No Resurrection Our Profession Is False
1 Corinthians 15:15

Acts 1:22
Acts 2:32
Acts 3:14-15
Acts 5:30, 32
Acts 10: 39

IV. If There Is No Resurrection Our Promise of a Future Is Fraud

1 Corinthians 15:18
John 14:19

V. If There Is No Resurrection Our Prospect for this Life Is a Fantasy

1 Corinthians 15:19
1 Corinthians 15:20
John 1:12

Easter 2009

He is Risen!

Mat 28:1 Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb.


Mat 28:2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, [fn] and sat on it.


Mat 28:3 His countenance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow.


Mat 28:4 And the guards shook for fear of him, and became like dead men.


Mat 28:5 But the angel answered and said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified.


Mat 28:6 He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.


Mat 28:7 And go quickly and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead, and indeed He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him. Behold, I have told you."


Mat 28:8 So they went out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring His disciples word.


Mat 28:9 And as they went to tell His disciples, [fn] behold, Jesus met them, saying, "Rejoice!" So they came and held Him by the feet and worshiped Him.


Mat 28:10 Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go [and] tell My brethren to go to Galilee, and there they will see Me."


Pastor Miles McPherson's Easter message today was truly awesome! Although the post is not up just yet, check back tomorrow and view it.

The Rock Church Messages Page

While visiting the site, click on any one of the other messages listed there. They are all good!!

We attended the 8:00 a.m. service today. The music by The Katinas was terrific! Pastor Miles celebrated not only Easter Sunday today, but it was also his 25th anniversary of being a born again Christian! Dozens of people went forward at the end of the service to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior! What a great "spiritual birthday" present for Pastor Miles!

Happy Resurrection Day everyone!

Love in Christ,
Christine