From: Dave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
/*The gospel didn't even have POWER until he was rose from the dead. */
DAVEH: Wow! I'd never heard that before, Perry. Is that something you
just made up, or is that commonly believed by many Christians?
Dave, I take it you do not believe that statement, thinking I made it up,
right?
Jesus had prophesied on many occasions that he would be raised up on the
third day (Mat 16:21; 17:23; 20:19; 26:61; 27:63; Mark 8:31; 9:31; 10:34;
Loke 9:22; 18:33; 24:6,7; 24:46). Had he not been resurrected on the third
day, that would have made him a false prophet, and all that he said and did
would have been for naught. (1 Cor 15:13).
Why did you think the guards were placed at the tomb? Why do you think the
seal was placed on the tomb? (Mat 27:62-66)
Everything Jesus did and said was ultimately hinged on the resurrection. So,
yes, the resurrection is what gives the gospel it's power.
Paul taught the resurrection: Acts 17:18
Power by the resurrection: Romans 1:4
If not risen, preaching and faith in vain: 1 Cor 15:13
The power of His resurrection: Phil 3:10
Begotten unto a lively hope by His resurrection : 1 Pet 1:3
Dave, do you still think I was making it up?
Perry
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