Preaching the Resurrection

Welcome to the Days of Praise podcast, a daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. Preaching the Resurrection. And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. Acts four thirty three. There are multitudes today who believe that Christ's resurrection was a spiritual resurrection, insisting that the idea of a dead body returning to life after three days in the grave is completely unscientific and impossible.

This was not what the Apostles preached with great grace and great power, however. They would hardly have been excited about any kind of spiritual resurrection, since everyone, both Jews and the pagan Gentiles, believed in life after death. If that was their message, no one would have doubted, and no one would have cared. Even when the disciples saw the resurrected Christ, they first supposed that they had seen a spirit. Christ had to urge them to handle me and see, for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.

When the disciples finally became convinced of his bodily resurrection, they were quickly transformed into courageous evangelists, willing even to die in support of their glorious message of salvation. The resurrection was, indeed, contrary to scientific law and all human experience, and this very fact proved to them that their Lord was Himself the divine law giver and author of all human experience. All other founders and leaders of human religions, ancient or modern, are themselves subject to death. But He alone has triumphed over death. Only the Creator of life can conquer death, and the resurrection proves that Jesus Christ is Creator as well as Savior.

Therefore, when we to day, like the Apostles of old, proclaim the resurrection of Christ, we know that His name is above every name. This enables us also to witness with great power in great grace. If you've enjoyed today's devotional, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. And please rate and review so more listeners can find us. To support ICR's ministry, visit icr.org/slash donate.

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