April 24, 2022 . . .

Christ Is Risen! If these words were not true, then our faith is in vain. Read I Corinthians 15:14-20 where Paul lets the believers know that the gospel he takes to the world is true and that the consequences of it not being true would be unacceptable. When we see how the disciples suffered and were persecuted for the truth they were telling, we know that they did not suffer in vain. Great harm came to them because of their faith in the resurrected Christ. They would not likely die for a lie. As witnesses of the resurrection, the early disciples became martyrs for Christ in order to bring others into the faith. If Christ had not risen it would mean that God did not accept his sacrifice for our sins. With no resurrection there is no savior and so, because Jesus lived, we live. When you look at a gravestone, you will see “a date-a dash-a date”. The “dash” represents the life that we have lived between the two dates. What is your “dash” going to say about you? Friends, do not hesitate to be a “believer” in the resurrected Christ. He died, was buried, and rose again FOR YOU to have everlasting life (John 3:16)!