Same Spirit that raised Jesus will raise us
Death is the incontrovertible proof that sin is real. Sin is a destructive power, holding humanity in its murderous grip. None is exempt. All need forgiveness of sins and salvation from eternal death. Jesus Christ’s resurrection speaks to this all-important need. And the message of Acts 13:26-41 is straightforward: Jesus secured forgiveness of sins for those who believe through His resurrection. Christ’s resurrection is the key to understanding and receiving salvation. In this sermon, the Apostle Paul emphasised the significance of Jesus’ resurrection for sinners’ salvation. Let’s see what Paul said as he laid out the gospel message of Christ’s resurrection. We must first understand that we are dealing with historical facts when it comes to the gospel message. When the apostles preached the gospel, their message was not a matter of theological or philosophical speculation. The apostolic message was based on events happening in time and space that could be proven or disproven by witness...