(Note: We are pausing “Psalms On Saturday” to celebrate Easter.) Now when he rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons (Mark 16:9, ESV). Let’s consider superlatives — the overused “awesome” and “cool,” along with “fantastic,” “incredible,” and “magnificent,” and words used by younger […]
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For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one
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I was baptized at Bible camp when I was 12 years old. A long time ago! Yet I remember the pastor’s name who baptized me — Ray Jones. I also remember what he told me, “Grant, when you stand above the water, picture in your mind Jesus on the cross. When you go into the
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If Warren Buffet walked through a crowd throwing one hundred dollar bills into the air, and I was there, I would grab as many as I could. Would you? Paul prays for us… I pray that the eyes of your heart will be enlightened, so that you will know … what is the surpassing greatness
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HHHHMMMHHM! Yes, the title of this Interruption reads, “P45 Confirms the Resurrection!” This weekend we celebrate Easter. We will probably hear, “He is risen!” to which we will respond, “He is risen indeed.” The resurrection is crucial to the Christian faith. As the Apostle Paul writes… If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless
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The Lord has risen indeed (Luke 24:34, ESV). Tomorrow, on Easter Sunday, we will greet others with, “He is risen!” Then, they will respond with, “He is risen indeed!” Where did this greeting originate? Most translations in history have translated Luke 24:34 as “The Lord has risen indeed.” So, the statement begins with Scripture! According
For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:3-4, NASB1995). There are many reasons to doubt, but one historical fact overwhelms them all – according to the
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But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your thoughts will be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ. 2 Corinthians 11:3 We all have questions. Some that I have heard recently: Why did God allow this sickness? Why did God let ancient Israel slaughter entire cities? Can the story of
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