The Evidence of the Resurrection Acts 17:1-3In Acts 17 we find Paul coming to105 miles Thessalonica from Philippi. Verse two tells us that, "as his manner was," he entered into the Jewish synagogue and for "three Sabbath days" he shared with them the meaning and message of Easter We find that message in verse 3, "that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, Whom I preach unto you, is Christ." It was a message that explained Evidence of the Resurrection! I. DEMONSTRATION OF A LOVING CHRIST
II. DEFENSE of A LIVING CHRIST III. DECLARATION of A LONGING CHRIST
If we are trusting in the Jesus Christ who is offered in the gospel, the gospel outlined in ACTS 17:3, then at His coming, His coming for us will be a vindication and a reunion and the most joyful event that we've ever known. If we are not trusting in Jesus as He is offered in the gospel, then His coming will be the most terrible thing that we could ever imagine, for it will be a coming to judge us. When He comes, make sure that He does not come for your judgment. How can you make sure? By trusting in the Jesus who is offered in the gospel, as He is offered in the gospel, according to God's word. Believe in Him, believe what the Bible says about Him.
Trusting Him, putting the whole hope of your past, present, and future in His hands and saying, "Jesus, save me." |
