Ever ask yourself if you really are saved in Christ? True saving faith always produces obedience and submission to the Lordship of Christ (and to God’s Word). We are to examine ourselves (1 Corinthians 11, 2 Corinthians 13, James). As we examine our own salvation, we should ask “Am I growing in the holiness of Christ and maturing in the knowledge of His Word?”
Scripture is so full and rich. Any believer who does not immerse himself or herself in it doesn’t know what they’re missing and ends up losing blessings and opportunities to serve the Lord.
My seminary professor’s newest book is written in response to the controversial (some say heretical) book by Rob Bell Love Wins. Dr. Michael Wittmer’s book is Christ Alone: An Evangelical Response to Rob Bell’s ‘Love Wins. Knowing Dr. Wittmer from being in his classes, I can say he is a very balanced and responsible theologian of the Cross. Check out his book and let us know what you think.
LIFE IS NOT A GAME, SO DON’T TAKE UNNECESSARY CHANCES.
NAVIGATE IT WITH BIBLICAL WISDOM AND FAITH!
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Did you know that the resurrection of Christ is a well-known historical account? Did you know that Christ not only appeared to his disciples, but also to over 500 others? These accounts are supported in the writings of both biblical and extra-biblical sources?
Check out these few verses of scripture to learn who Christ appeared to before ascending to Heaven.
In or around Jerusalem
To Mary Magdalene (John 20:11-18)
To the other women (Matt 28:8-10)
To Peter (Luke 24:34)
To ten disciples (Luke 24:36-43; John 20:19-25)
To the Eleven, including Thomas (John 20:26-29)
At His ascension (Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:4-12)
To the disciples on the Emmaus road (Luke 24:13-35)
In Galilee (Matt 28:16-20; John 21:1-24)
To over five hundred people (1 Cor 15:6)
To James and the apostles (1 Cor 15:7)
To Paul on the road to Damascus (Acts 9:1-6; 18:9-10; 22:1-8; 23:11; 26:12-18; 1 Cor 15:8)
