"And that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles."
Jesus’ literal, physical resurrection is an indisputable reality. And his physical victory over death reflects his equally commanding victory over spiritual death. The two victories were won in one sweeping act of power—the resurrection.
Jesus appeared physically to hundreds of people. And making an open show of his triumph over the grave, he demonstrated that he was not a spirit or some afterthought that empowers his followers. He is alive. The payment for sin was accepted. The wrath of God has been satisfied.
How then should I live? I should live knowing that I am following someone who is alive. I am not simply following someone’s teachings. I am not simply modeling my life after a good pattern. I am following someone with whom I have a relationship. I am following someone who sees me—who walks with me. How important it is that I live with this reality before me. It is empowering, and it is delightful.
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