Easter, for Christians, is more than a one day event. It is a 50-day celebration. The season of Easter, or Eastertide, begins at sunset on the eve of Easter and ends on Pentecost (see Acts 2). Eastertide, is also, an excellent opportunity to expand our understanding of the power Christ’s resurrection continuous to offer, even … Continue reading Throwback Wednesday: Living in Resurrection Power
Resurrection Reality “Christ has risen!” (Matt.28:5) “You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; He is not here” (Mark 16:6). “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here but has risen” (Luke 24:5). These are the biblical explanations to the reality of Jesus’ … Continue reading Living in Resurrection Power
Last week’s teaching on Eastertide and “Living in Resurrection Power” has led to many questions from you with regard to its application for 21st century living. In response, I invite you to a follow-up WordBytes entitled, “Living the Resurrected Life.” I am pleased that we are continuing to grow in the grace and knowledge of … Continue reading In Response: Living the Resurrected Life
Resurrected Living Since Easter, we have embarked on the journey to gain a greater understanding of the resurrection. More specifically, we have focused on its reality, its wonder, and its power in our everyday life. Hopefully, what we have come to realize is that our “everyday life” can be lived more fully through the same … Continue reading Living the Resurrected Life
Preparation for ministry We are currently in the season of Easter known as Eastertide, which is the 50-day period following Easter Sunday. This season gives us the opportunity to reflect on the power and the presence of the resurrection in our lives. It culminates on Pentecost Sunday (June 5th ) which marks the outpouring of … Continue reading The Holy Spirit: Our Resurrection Power
The Reason for our hope If someone were to ask us about Jesus’ resurrection, what would we say? Could we give a good reason as to why we believe in the resurrection? But more importantly, are we able to witness to an unbelieving world why we follow Jesus? It is not my intent to teach … Continue reading Resurrection Understanding, Part 2
Resurrection hope The resurrection of Jesus Christ is one of the foundational tenets of our Christian faith. If Christ had remained in that darkened tomb, preaching the message of the gospel would have been in vain. (Imagine all the revivals you could have skipped). Our faith would be in vain (1 Cor. 15:14). Worst of … Continue reading Resurrection Understanding, Part 1
Resurrection Last week we discussed what it means to live in resurrection power. Resurrection power is the supernatural force God used to raise Jesus from the grave (Eph. 1:19-20). It is that same power that has delivered us from sin and its penalty. Along with the “Good News” there is also great news! BELIEVERS have … Continue reading Resurrection Wonder
“If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most pitiable.” 1 Corinthians 15:19 (NKJ) Christ has risen! (Matt. 28:6) What now? The Disciples and the New Testament Church would now face persecution and even death for their belief in Jesus Christ. If they were to continue the … Continue reading The Reality of the Resurrection
“If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most pitiable.” 1 Corinthians 15:19 (NKJ) Christ has risen! (Matt. 28:6) What now? I’m sure Christ’s disciples had the same question. They had received the resurrection proclamation from the women who visited the empty tomb early Easter morning (Matt. … Continue reading Can I Get A Witness? The Reality of the Resurrection