2009-10-08T13:38:19-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com http://www.gospel.com/feeds/topics/resurrection http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Samuel%2012:22-23&version=NIV 2009-10-08T13:38:19-05:00 The Bible never gives an explicit indication that there is such a thing as the age of accountability--the age at which a child is responsible for their faith; however, we're given indications throughout that God has a plan and a purpose for every child. It seems cruel and not in keeping with God's especial declarations concerning children to think that just because a child died before personally professing their faith they would be condemned. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2017:31&version=NIV 2009-10-08T11:01:55-05:00 Why should we believe that Christ will uphold his promise to return one day? The fact that he rose from the dead, in perfect fulfillment of prophecy, is proof enough that he can be trusted to do what he promises. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark%2016:1-20&version=NIV 2009-10-07T17:27:56-05:00 This is the account of Jesus' resurrection. When his followers went to his tomb to pay respects, they were stunned to find the tomb empty, with an angel on hand to announce Christ's resurrection. http://bibleforchildren.org/PDFs/estonian/A%20Temple%20Leader%20Visits%20Jesus%20Estonian.pdf 2009-10-06T11:14:09-05:00 Estonian: Jesus drives the moneychangers out of the Temple which is a house of prayer. Jesus tells Nicodemus he must be born again. Nicodemus asks how an old man can be born a second time. Jesus says that the spirit must be born from above. This happens when a person believes in Jesus. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians%203:10-11&version=NIV 2009-10-02T10:17:25-05:00 It's the ultimate goal of every Christian to experience the power of Jesus' resurrection. His resurrection represents a complete conquering of death and sin. When we give our lives to Christ, we become recipients of that power. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%2015:3-5&version=NIV 2009-10-02T10:04:29-05:00 Jesus' death was followed three days later by his resurrection. If Jesus' hadn't risen on the third day, his death would have no spiritual significance for us--but he did rise, and with that resurrection offers us complete forgiveness of our sins. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2028:5-7&version=NIV 2009-09-25T11:47:32-05:00 The angel here delivers the best news in all of history: Christ has risen! Jesus was no longer in the tomb, but had already risen from the dead. The angel sent the women to alert the disciples to Jesus' resurrection. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-most-important-relationship/easter-eggs-3719 2009-09-21T10:31:27-05:00 Our questions and our fears about what happens after our last heartbeat are answered at that empty tomb. Jesus has beaten what has beaten every other person who ever lived. Because He lives, you shall live also - forever. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2010:39-42&version=NIV 2009-09-15T10:46:45-05:00 Peter told all who were gathered at Cornelius' house that Jesus rose from the dead after three days. He was resurrected by God and appeared to the preselected witnesses. Jesus told them to preach the message that he was the one appointed judge of the living and the dead. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2020:10-18&version=NIV 2009-09-11T10:29:58-05:00 When Jesus' followers went to his tomb on Easter morning, they were startled to find it empty. Jesus himself appeared to Mary outside the tomb, but she initially didn't recognize him, thinking he was the gardener.