by Peter Lindstrom Comments (0) 2 Minutes Read 4696 Views (0)
But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 1 Corinthians 15:20 "But, now…" Contrary to all the false teachings about the resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:12-19), the Apostle Paul speaks the truth (1 Corinthians 15:1-11). [tweet_dis]And so our hope rests in the Risen Christ. And this is true for all in Christ who have passed before us—both young and old, born and unborn.[/tweet_dis] My family has enjoyed over the years the … Read More →
by Peter Lindstrom Comments (0) 3 Minutes Read 2537 Views (0)
What if there was no Easter? It’s a question that we don’t ask because we already know the truth of the matter. However, what if…? For the Apostle Paul it’s an important thought. And it’s an important thought as we worship together at church and as we gather in family worship. Here’s Paul’s view: [tweet_dis]If Christ is not raised then we are... most to be pitied. 1 Corinthians 15:14[/tweet_dis] You see, if Christ had not been raised, then all is in vain. Our preaching is in vain. Our faith … Read More →
by Peter Lindstrom Comments (0) 3 Minutes Read 2718 Views (0)
Where is the goodness of Good Friday in a cruel cross? It is evidenced in our salvation from sin. If we took the time to list out all our sins individually it would take us all day [correction: more than a lifetime]. But here’s a short list of our sins in which Paul reminds us of why we need God’s goodness of salvation through Jesus’ cruel cross remembered on this Good Friday: Sexual immorality, idolatry, adultery, homosexuality, theft, greed, drunkenness, reviling, swindling, bitterness, … Read More →
