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Pastor Tim looks at the evidence and proof provided in God’s Word for the Resurrected Christ.  He looks at all the blood evidence that was provided in the OJ Simpson case that experts say should have been enough to convict him of the crime, but it didn’t…  With Christ and the Resurrection we have more evidence than ever recorded in God’s Word that He was Christ and rose again on the 3rd day, but the jury is still out on this with many even today, why? With this question, Tim puts the Resurrection of Christ on Trial to help provide others with proof by investigating the evidence provided in the Word of God.

Tim first looks at the Evidence of Death –

• He was arrested and taken to the high priests – Mat 26:67
• Christ was tortured, scruged and spit upon him – John 19:1-2
• They thrust a crown of thrones into head – Mat 27:27-31
• Jesus was to carry His own cross to Calvary – John 19:17-18
• Jesus was nailed to the cross and spit upon – Psalms 22:14-15
• Romans pierce Jesus’ side with a spear which brought a sudden flow of blood and water. Why didn’t they just break His legs like the thief’s that were next to Him? – John 19:31-34
• The Roman soldiers proclaim Jesus dead and grant Joseph the body – Mark 16:44

At this point was Jesus just pretending to be dead or was he really dead? Tim presents the Evidence of His death and the Resurrection of Christ on the 3rd day.

• Jesus predicted He would die and rise again on the 3rd day with great detail many years prior to  His crucifixion. Mat 20:17-19.
• On the 3rd day the Roman seal is broken, the 2-Ton stone is rolled back and the tomb where Jesus once lay now just contained His linen clothes and no body. John 20:1-3
• The Roman guards directed by Pilate were given strict orders to guard the tomb and a Roman seal was put upon it which meant death to whoever even touch it.  How could He have disappeared under such a secured tomb?
• There were many witnesses that saw the resurrected Christ even unbelievers like the Apostle Paul. Luke 24:31-35, John 20:19-20, John 20:26-28, Luke 24:33-36, John 21:1-2 & 1 Corinthians 9:1

Tim concludes by looking at the Effects of the Resurrected Christ.

• Many of his disciples who saw Jesus and believed in Him died of terrible deaths in the name of Christ.
• Many lives have been transformed over the years because of the resurrection of Christ.

Based on the evidence from God’s Word, I think one might conclude that Christ was who He said He was (John 14:6) and that He did rise again to provide eternal life to those who will believe upon Him and except His free gift of Grace. Christ paid a big price on the cross for our sinful nature and rose again on the 3rd day to provide life to those who will pick up their cross and follow Him. His Salvation is for all and He loves all that none should parish (2 Peter 3:9). He provides this gift of Salvation for free without any work required, how beautiful is that? Jesus says that “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13. “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God not by Works, so that no one can boast.” Eph 2:8-9. Give Christ a chance to transform and change your life today, let Him take the heavy burdens from you and grant you everlasting life (Romans 10:9).

Series: Easter Message
Speaker: Tim Miles
Type: Sunday Sermon

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