To me, the cross proved nothing. Tens of thousands, if not more, died on Roman crosses. Yes, we know this as the payment for our sin, but what if the resurrection never happened? Would our sins really have been paid?
1 Corinthians 15:12-20
The empty tomb means our sins are indeed forgiven.
All of your sins, my sins, all mankind's sin, for all time, past, present, future!
Jesus wiped the record clean, for all mankind ... for all whom accept his payment, repent their sin, change direction.
The empty tomb means our faith is well founded.
Faith the resurrection:
- It happened
- It is true
- It gives us hope
The empty tomb means our message is truth.
He said he would arise.
The prophets said he would arise.
If he did not, then he would be a liar and not the Messiah, as so many others claimed as well, even to this day!
Therefore, He is the only way to face God without condemnation!
The empty tomb means our lives are to be envied.
The resurrection is our hope!
Without Jesus' there is no hope in this life or the next!
The empty tomb means our future is secure.
He did what He said He said He would.
The tomb was empty on the third day.
It would be foolish for those whom claim any of the vain arguments that Jesus never died, never came back to life, etc. Too many witnesses of respectable caliber to argue with.
It is only our own desire not to be held accountable for our choices we argue from.
I honestly hope you do look into the Bible and its claims. Yes, it takes years but you will find truth in the end.
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As I write this, I am reminded of all of those "discussions" with my father.
He had no hope in eternal life.
His hope was that there was no judgement, no God, no Jesus and he could just fade away from his past.
He was well on his way towards becoming a pastor when National Socialism overcame him.
He left his calling to answer the call to help the German people achieve their greatness.
A man left with no hope.
And now naked before God in his own sin by his own choice ....
Not good.
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