June 21, 2023 -- I Corinthians 15:12 -- Ponder Jesus' resurrection and consider what it means for you today and for you in eternity

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Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?
I Corinthians 15:12 ESV

Currently I am attending the General Synod the Reformed Presbyterian Church North America. I am attending as a fraternal delegate. That is, my denomination has friendly contact with this denomination and the way we stay in touch is sending representatives to each other’s assemblies. So, here I am in beautiful Marion, Indiana, on the campus of the Indiana Wesleyan University. Each day before deliberations begin the day starts with a sermon and the a cappella singing of a Psalm. Magnificent to hear a room full of men singing their hearts out in praise to our Glorious God! This morning the Rev. Matthew Ma preached on I Corinthians 15:12-33. It was a great way to start the day. I am freely borrowing from the material he preached.

Notice that Paul is writing to the Corinthians believers. In the church there are people who profess to be Christians, but as a matter of fact they are not Christians at all. They deny the resurrection of Jesus Christ. His resurrection is the very core of the Gospel. Jesus died in our place. He rose again from the dead. He is the guarantee of our glorious resurrection. The Rev. Ma urged believers to ponder this, rejoice in this truth and make sure it is driven home to your head and to your heart.

One line of the sermon really stood out for me. The Rev. Ma stated, near the end of his sermon: “Because of Christ’s resurrection we are more likely to rise from our graves than we are to rise from our beds”. When you grasp that truth, the blessing and the wonder of knowing Jesus Christ will truly fill your soul with joy.

Our Father in heaven hallowed be Your Name, now and forever more. Thank You for the wondrous gift of Jesus Christ and the rich salvation You have given us through His death and resurrection. Spirit of the Living God, cause us to meditate on the beautiful truth of Jesus’ resurrection; His resurrection by which we are assured of fullness of life in Him now and fully assured of the bliss and blessedness that life that stretches through-out eternity celebrated in Jesus’ magnificent presence. Amen.

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