JANUARY 20 Sat.

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

1 Corinthians 15:3~5 / "For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures," (3-4)

Hymn #161 Hallelujah, He Is Risen (Unified Hymn 159)

Christ is the "Christ from long ages past" who has liberated you from the past, the "incarnate Christ" who has given salvation, the "resurrected Christ" who is with you now, the "Christ of the Second Coming" who'll come and judge, and the "Christ who'll resurrect the new Heaven." The resurrection of Jesus Christ is very scientific because according to the Bible, actual historical evidence of the Resurrection exists. Therefore, you must hold onto this super-scientific evidence that Christ died on the cross; resurrected; and became the "firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep." As proof that Jesus is the Christ, the three curses (Satan, Disasters, & the background of Hell) are broken only before His name. By praying in that name, works will surely arise. You must hold on to these clear evidences.

1. Those Who Didn't Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the Reason Why
When Jesus was crucified on the cross, many of those who followed Him fled or completely turned to unbelief. Even those who believed in Him went to the tomb to anoint Jesus' body with oil. This occurred because they didn't exactly know who Christ was. Up to that point, because they had been taught that man couldn't resurrect, they went to confirm that Jesus had completely died on the cross. In addition, they didn't believe that the Resurrection was medically or scientifically impossible.

2. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the Evidences
Jesus actually resurrected. The Jewish people skewed this fact by contributing His resurrection to "The Theft Theory, the Hallucination Theory, and the Swoon Theory." However, the resurrection of Jesus, an event that had already been prophesied, was proven by the empty tomb and the people who saw it. As evidence of His resurrection, Jesus is still working with power in you.

3. The Result of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
By enjoying Christ, the future can be seen, (Acts 2:17) In addition, the evidences of Christ continue to appear. Through prayer, Paul simply enjoyed the name which brings everything under His control and conquered Rome, (Philippians 3:21) "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." (Hebrews 13:8)

What you must remember is that Satan attacks the church. He has seized Judaism, the medieval church, and even the modern church. By coming to your complete answer through Christ, not only will everything be finished, you'll be able to save the church and the world.

[Covenantal Prayer] Dear God, thank you for sending Christ. May I become the witness who experiences the resurrection of Christ every day. Help me utilize and enjoy that name which moves the heavenly armies and makes Satan kneel. In Jesus Christ's name I pray. Amen.