At the Ascension, the disciples watched Jesus rise into the sky until a cloud blocked him from their view. He was talking to them one minute, and then, suddenly, he was gone. I can only imagine how they felt. They’d been with Jesus through three years of ministry. They’d seen the miraculous. They were taught…
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Why is the Ascension Important?
Jesus had been on earth for over a month after his resurrection, and many people had seen and talked to him. One day, he led his disciples out to the village of Bethany, which is on the Mount of Olives. Jesus answered one of their questions about whether he was about to overthrow the Roman…
Read MoreJesus is Alive! Why the Resurrection is Important, Part 2
The one event in world history that’s more important than any other is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. There’s nothing else that comes close. Because Jesus rose from the dead, we know the full penalty for our sins has been paid. There is nothing else we need to do or can do to save ourselves….
Read MoreJesus is Alive! Why the Resurrection is Important
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most important event in history. It split time in two, as seen in the designations BC (Before Christ) and AD (anno Domini, “in the year of the Lord”). I refuse to use BCE/CE. The universe changed forever that first Easter Sunday. Paul says that without the resurrection, nothing…
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