Death of Christ

1. Foretold. Isa 53:8; Da 9:26; Zec 13:7. 2. Appointed by God. Isa 53:6, 10; Ac 2:23. 3. Necessary for the redemption of man. Lu 24:46; Ac 17:3. 4. Acceptable, as a sacrifice to God. Mt 20:28; Eph 5:2; 1 Th 5:10. 5. Was voluntary. Isa 53:12; Mt 26:53; Joh 10:17, 18. 6. Was undeserved....

Entry into kingdom of God

Synopsis Entering or inheriting the kingdom of God is the privilege of those who acknowledge and live by the rule of God and have become part of the new order of salvation and righteousness in Christ. Entry into the kingdom of God is of vital importance It is costly Mt 13:44; Ac 14:22 See also...

Perplexed Hearts: He Opens the Tomb Luke 24:1-12

We do not know at what time Jesus arose from the dead on the first day of the week, but it must have been very early. The earthquake and the angel (Matt. 28:2–4) opened the tomb, not to let Jesus out but to let the witnesses in. “Come and see, go and tell!” is the...