The Reality of the Resurrection

Salvation Has Been Brought Down

1 Corinthians 15:4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures

Dead and Buried Never to Die Again

In 1 Corinthians 15:4, the Holy Ghost of God articulates the central, non-negotiable anchor of the Christian faith. The phrase "rose again the third day" is not merely a statement of historical occurrence; the Holy Ghost is not speaking of a metaphor, a spiritual awakening, or a story about the survival of Christ’s influence. He is declaring a historical reality: Jesus Christ, who truly died and was buried, truly rose from the dead on the third day.

• Confirmation of True Death: Common Jewish belief of the era held that a person’s soul lingered near the body for three days before final departure. By rising on the third day, after being buried in a sealed tomb, Jesus eliminated any doubt about His actual death. He was not merely unconscious or swooning; He was dead, and His physical resurrection was an unmistakable work of divine power.
• Fulfillment of Prophetic Patterns: The third day is deeply woven into the fabric of God's redemptive timeline. It echoes the rescue of Jonah from the belly of the fish

Scripture Come To Life

The authority of Scripture – Paul emphasizes that these events are “according to the Scriptures.” The resurrection is not a myth or a later invention; it is rooted in God’s revealed word. The entire biblical narrative points to a Messiah who would die, be buried, and rise again, and the early church’s testimony confirms that these prophecies were fulfilled.

• David prophesied that God would not leave His Holy One’s soul in hell, nor allow His Holy One to see corruption. Because bodily decay typically began on the fourth day, rising on the third day perfectly fulfilled this promise of incorruption.
• After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight.
• The Suffering Servant, after laying down His life as an offering for sin, is promised to "see his seed" and "prolong his days," pointing directly to life after death.

The burial proved He died for our sins; the resurrection on the third day proved His sacrifice was accepted, paying the debt of sin in full.

The Glorious Morning

When you look at that empty tomb, you are not looking at a mere artifact of ancient history, you are looking at the foundation of your eternal hope. Jesus did not stay in the grave, and because He rose again on that third day. Every promise in God’s Word converged on that glorious morning to guarantee your salvation, proving that your sins are forgiven, your guilt is washed away, and your future is secure in Him. Step out of the shadows of fear and doubt, and place your trust in the completed work of Jesus Christ the Savior of the world who broke the power of the grave for you, and wants to save you today.

The Sun's Ordained Order And Prophetic Offer

New Mercies Every Morning: An Opportunity To Praise

Psalm 113:3 From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord's name is to be praised.

The Rising of the Sun as The Lord’s Invitation

The sun's rising is nature's most predictable miracle. Each dawn announces itself with light that was not there moments before, dispelling darkness and restoring visibility to a world that had grown obscure. When the psalmist begins with "the rising of the sun," he is marking the moment of awakening, both literal and spiritual. This is when the world stirs, when eyes open, when consciousness returns. It is the perfect starting point for praise because it mirrors our own awakening to God's presence.

The rising sun is a daily reminder that God's mercies are new every morning. Under the clarity of morning, we see tasks undone and praise yet to be offered; we are reminded of time’s finite arc. The fact that light has returned, that another day has been granted, that creation continues its ordained cycles—these are reasons enough for thanksgiving to begin. 

Lights Commitment

The sun does not ask whether we are ready to worship; it simply rises, and in doing so, it calls us to recognize the Creator. The daily return of light presses should press you toward faithful response: to labor, to reconcile, to faithfulness. Morning is thus both mercy and motivation, offering a fresh ledger on which you may write acts of service and praise.

God’s Enduring Canvas

The sun does not rise to praise itself, nor does it illuminate human achievements. The dawn breaks to reveal the canvas of a Creator whose faithfulness is renewed every single morning. The constancy of the solar cycle is a physical parable of the unshakeable, reliable worthiness of God.

Praise That Is Deliberate

Let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually. Not just when circumstances feel favorable. Not just when you have the energy or the emotional capacity. Not just when praise comes naturally. But continually, persistently, deliberately, as an act of will. The word "sacrifice" matters: praise will costs you something. It requires you to lift our eyes from your circumstances and fix them on something greater. It asks you to acknowledge God's worth even when you are weary, disappointed, or afraid.

This is your calling in this moment. You, are invited to join the eternal chorus of creation that never ceases in magnifying God's name. When you offer the sacrifice of praise, when you choose, against the weight of difficulty and distraction, to say "Lord, you are worthy”, you participate in the most fundamental act of human existence. 

The question is not whether God deserves your praise. The question is whether you will join in, whether you will offer, continually and without ceasing, the sacrifice of praise that is due to the creator of the universe and the preserver of your life or will you ignore him and reject his majesty, his power and authority.

Away In a Manger 

1 Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head; the stars in the sky looked down where he lay, the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. 

2 The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes, but little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes. I love thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky and stay by my side until morning is nigh. 

 3 Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask thee to stay close by me forever, and love me, I pray.  Bless all the dear children in thy tender care, and fit us for heaven, to live with thee there.