On Holy Ground
© 1999 by Charles Stanley
APRIL 24
Validated by God
SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 28:1–10
KEY VERSES: Romans 1:3–4
Concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh, and declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead.
You have just finished eating in a nice restaurant. Before exiting, you make sure your parking ticket is validated so that the parking attendant will allow you to leave without a charge. The validation is the key to verify your visit. The dictionary defines validation as “to give legal force to; to legalize; authoritative; sustainable in law.”
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the binding validation, or proof, of Jesus’ deity. The bodily resurrection of Christ testifies beyond doubt that Christ was “the Son of God with power” (Rom. 1:4). He can no longer be thought of as a mere prophet, a deluded evangelist, a wise teacher, or just the son of Mary and Joseph.
His resurrection also validates the truthfulness of all that Jesus said. Throughout His ministry, Christ foretold His death and resurrection. The angel at the vacant tomb announced, “He has risen, just as He said” (Matt. 28:6 NASB).
Jesus said that He would conquer death, and He did. Because He fulfilled that bold claim, we can rely on every word He uttered and every deed He accomplished. If you are looking for compelling evidence of Jesus’ deity and authority, the Resurrection is sufficient.
O Lord, I believe! You have conquered death. You have risen, just as You said. Let me live in the power of Your resurrection and share its message with others.
© 1999 by Charles Stanley
APRIL 24
Validated by God
SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 28:1–10
KEY VERSES: Romans 1:3–4
Concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh, and declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead.
You have just finished eating in a nice restaurant. Before exiting, you make sure your parking ticket is validated so that the parking attendant will allow you to leave without a charge. The validation is the key to verify your visit. The dictionary defines validation as “to give legal force to; to legalize; authoritative; sustainable in law.”
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the binding validation, or proof, of Jesus’ deity. The bodily resurrection of Christ testifies beyond doubt that Christ was “the Son of God with power” (Rom. 1:4). He can no longer be thought of as a mere prophet, a deluded evangelist, a wise teacher, or just the son of Mary and Joseph.
His resurrection also validates the truthfulness of all that Jesus said. Throughout His ministry, Christ foretold His death and resurrection. The angel at the vacant tomb announced, “He has risen, just as He said” (Matt. 28:6 NASB).
Jesus said that He would conquer death, and He did. Because He fulfilled that bold claim, we can rely on every word He uttered and every deed He accomplished. If you are looking for compelling evidence of Jesus’ deity and authority, the Resurrection is sufficient.
O Lord, I believe! You have conquered death. You have risen, just as You said. Let me live in the power of Your resurrection and share its message with others.
On Holy Ground
© 1999 by Charles Stanley
APRIL 24
Validated by God
SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 28:1–10
KEY VERSES: Romans 1:3–4
Concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh, and declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead.
You have just finished eating in a nice restaurant. Before exiting, you make sure your parking ticket is validated so that the parking attendant will allow you to leave without a charge. The validation is the key to verify your visit. The dictionary defines validation as “to give legal force to; to legalize; authoritative; sustainable in law.”
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the binding validation, or proof, of Jesus’ deity. The bodily resurrection of Christ testifies beyond doubt that Christ was “the Son of God with power” (Rom. 1:4). He can no longer be thought of as a mere prophet, a deluded evangelist, a wise teacher, or just the son of Mary and Joseph.
His resurrection also validates the truthfulness of all that Jesus said. Throughout His ministry, Christ foretold His death and resurrection. The angel at the vacant tomb announced, “He has risen, just as He said” (Matt. 28:6 NASB).
Jesus said that He would conquer death, and He did. Because He fulfilled that bold claim, we can rely on every word He uttered and every deed He accomplished. If you are looking for compelling evidence of Jesus’ deity and authority, the Resurrection is sufficient.
O Lord, I believe! You have conquered death. You have risen, just as You said. Let me live in the power of Your resurrection and share its message with others.
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