As we read at Acts 9:3-5, how could Paul add testimony about Jesus’ resurrection?ĩ Later, Jesus appeared to Paul himself. when Paul wrote this letter, many eyewitnesses of the resurrection were alive, so any doubter could consult with living, credible witnesses.ĩ. ( John 7:5) After seeing the resurrected Jesus, James was convinced. Jesus also “appeared to James,” likely Jesus’ half brother, who previously had not put faith in Jesus as the Messiah. Then Christ “appeared to more than 500 brothers at one time,” perhaps at the joyous event in Galilee mentioned at Matthew 28:16-20. ( Luke 24:33, 34) In addition, “the Twelve,” the apostles, saw Jesus after he was raised. A group of disciples confirmed that Peter saw the resurrected Jesus. 15:5-7) The first witness on Paul’s list was the apostle Peter (Cephas). Why can we be certain that Jehovah brought Jesus back to life?Ĩ There were many eyewitnesses who testified that Jesus had been raised. What helps Christians to be sure that Jesus was resurrected?ħ Our hope in the resurrection is linked to the resurrection of Jesus, so we need to be convinced that Jesus was resurrected. 5:8) So the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus provide a solid basis for our hope of being set free from sin and death and being reunited with our loved ones who have died.ħ-8. Isaiah added that the Messiah would carry “the sin of many people.” Jesus did this by providing the ransom. Ħ What do Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection mean for us? The prophet Isaiah foretold that the Messiah would be “cut off from the land of the living” and be “given a burial place with the wicked.” More was involved, though. They are (1) “Christ died for our sins.” (2) He “was buried.” (3) He “was raised up on the third day according to the Scriptures.”- Read 1 Corinthians 15:3, 4. What do the words found at 1 Corinthians 15:3, 4 mean for us?ĥ Early in Paul’s discussion of the resurrection, he brought up three realities. 15:17) Belief in the resurrection of Jesus is central to our Christian hope.ĥ-6. 15:1, 2) In fact, he said that if a Christian lacked belief in that resurrection, his faith would be useless. It was part of “the good news” that Paul declared to the Corinthians. What is key to our hope for our dead loved ones?Ĥ The resurrection of Jesus Christ is key to our hope for our dead loved ones. And that chapter can build us up and strengthen a hope that we may have long held.Ĥ. What he wrote must have built up first-century Christians. 6:1, 2) Paul’s discussion of the resurrection is recorded in 1 Corinthians chapter 15. Why can we benefit from 1 Corinthians chapter 15?ģ “The resurrection of the dead” is part of the “foundation,” or “primary doctrine,” of all Christian teachings. He was confident that God would remember him and raise him to life again.- Job 14:7-10, 12-15.ģ. that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.” ( Acts 24:15) Paul was not the first to express the hope of a resurrection. But the hope we cherish most goes further than that it includes our everlasting future as well as the future of our loved ones who have died.Ģ The apostle Paul stated: “I have hope toward God. We Christians may long for the same things. The hope of some people centers on having a successful marriage, raising healthy children, or recovering from a serious illness. True worshippers have what wonderful hope?
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