We don’t talk about the resurrection of Jesus very often. I know that I take it for a fact and it is a key stone in the foundation of my faith in God. What would happen to my faith if I found proof that Jesus had not risen from the grave that spring time Sunday morning nearly 2,000 years ago? Paul gives a picture; what we have believed and upon which he gave his life would be a pack of worthless lies. In the final analysis Christians would be pitied more than pagans. Paul leaves no wiggle room; either everything he said about Jesus is absolutely true or it is all a series of laughable fables. There is no in between place to stand. Without the resurrection Jesus is neither Savior nor God. But Jesus is not only resurrected he has ascended to God’s right hand and rules with him. Because of his position of power and authority Jesus continues to empower the lives of those who have followed him in faith. Finally he is preparing a place of glory and rest for his people.
It took me about 10 minutes to read the end of Paul’s letter.
Stuart
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