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BIBLE TRUTH CONCERNING CHRIST’S ASCENSION AND Exaltation . Moreover, brethren, I (Paul) declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
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BIBLE TRUTH CONCERNING CHRIST’S ASCENSION AND Exaltation Moreover, brethren, I (Paul) declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:1-2
I. The most important part of the Gospel exactly is: Christ died for our sins as the scriptures say. He was buried, and three days later he was raised to life, as the scriptures say. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
II. Eyewitness of Christ’s Resurrection and Ascension • Christ appeared to 12 apostles. • More than 500 brothers and sisters at once. 1 Corinthians 15:5-7 • Christ ascended from the Mount of Olivet into the heaven. Acts 1:9-12 • Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6
III. The Consequences of Denying the Resurrection • What will we do if Christ is not risen? • If Christ is not risen, the there will be no resurrection of the dead. • If Christ is not risen, our preaching is useless and our faith is vain. • Our sins stay hopelessly. 1 Corinthians 15:12-14 • I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins. John 8:24
IV. The Gospel To A Deaf Buddhist In Japan • Buddhist: His idea of different religions around the Egyptian pyramid to worship the same gods. • Christian evangelist: Who ascended with the bodily resurrection to the heaven from pyramid? • The Bible truth: More than 500 brothers and sisters eye witnessed that Christ was risen clearly. • Buddhist: He was taken to mental illness hospital. Hebrews 12:15 says that bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.
V. The Bible Truth: Salvation belongs to the Lord in Psalm 3:8 • Do you believe in theascended Lord? • The Bible Truth in Luke 24:50-53 tells: • “And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. • And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. • And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: • And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.”
The most important question: What must I (the jailer) do to be saved? • “And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? • And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.” Acts 16:30-31 • Invitation: You come toward God now and ask Him to forgive your sins. END