Jesus is alive!

By Tom Shanklin

“This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.” Acts 2:32, KJV.

Peter and the apostles told everybody, “Jesus is alive!” They were filled with joy. They had seen the Master die at the hands of cruel men. For three days, all hope was lost, as His body lie in a cold tomb. Then He arose and appeared to them for 40 days. Over 500 believers saw Him. I think you would be talking about it too. It would be hard to keep you silent!

But the preaching of the resurrection is necessitated not only by the zeal of the disciples over this marvelous event. It is an essential part of our salvation in 2018! We need to tell everybody, “Jesus is Alive!”

Consider the importance of the resurrection!

• He is declared to be the Son of God with power by His resurrection. Rom. 1:4
• If Christ is not risen, we are still in our sins. 1 Cor. 15:17
• Because He lives, we will live also. John 14:19
• We are saved not only by His death, but also by His life. Rom 5:10
• After His resurrection, He entered the holy place by his blood for us. Heb. 9:12.
• We are risen with Him.  Rom 6:5
• We are partakers of His resurrection power. Eph 1:19-20
• We are seated with Him in heavenly places. Eph. 2:6
• He ascended to heaven and poured out the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:33
• He is able to save us to the uttermost, seeing that He ever lives to make intercession for us. Hebrews 7:25

Get the picture? He died for our sins. The sacrifice was completed at Calvary, but resurrection power and new life were procured for us when He arose and ascended.

Jesus is alive! Resurrection life is yours today!

The scripture declares, “that if with your mouth you confess Jesus as Lord and in your heart believe that God brought Him back to life, you shall be saved.” Romans 10:9, Weymouth.

Have you confessed Jesus as Lord of your life? Do you believe in your heart that God brought Him back to life? Then the Scripture clearly says that you will be saved.

Saved from what? Saved from sin! Saved from judgement! Saved from eternal eternal separation from God, who is life!

Declare it! Believe it! Receive it! Enjoy it! Tell everybody! Jesus is alive! And He is Lord and He is still doing miracles today.

Happy Resurrection Day!