The Resurrection of the Dead
Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead? Acts 26:8
Why is it difficult to believe that God can raise the dead? If God created mankind then surely He has the power to bring one back from death. Yet some doubt Jesus Christ’s resurrection and the teaching of a future resurrection of all mankind.
Listed below are three reasons why people do not believe in a resurrection.
Proud Mind – some do not think there is a God or they think God is limited in power. Pride leads one to put more trust in self than in God and since we are powerless to raise the dead the natural conclusion for some is that a resurrection is impossible.
Faithless Heart – some will not believe in the power of the Creator. They might believe in God but refuse to trust in God’s power to raise the dead. Their faith is lacking.
Fearful Conscience – some dread the thought of eternity and judgment. They recoil at the thought of standing before God, so they insist on believing there will be no resurrection of the dead.
The Bible clearly teaches that Jesus Christ arose from the grave after being dead for three days (1 Corinthians 15:1-4). It also tells of a future resurrection of all mankind. (1 Corinthians 15:20-25).
Prepare yourself for the future by receiving Jesus Christ as your Saviour. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16
Thanks for reading…
Pastor Ramirez