THE UNIQUE RESURRECTION OF JESUS (2)

“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life.” Jn 11:25

Why is Christ’s resurrection unique? (1) He’s the only one who didn’t die again. In Scripture all others who rose from the dead, died again. Jesus was the glorious exception. Consequently, “He was made a priest…through the power of a life which has no end” (Heb 7:16 GNT). His testimony stands: “I was dead…I am alive for ever” (Rev 1:18 NIV). (2) He alone ascended into Heaven to represent us before God. Other priests died and ceased to serve. But Jesus was “declared…a priest forever” (Heb 7:17 NIV). And He’s not sitting around awaiting the second coming; He’s representing us before God. “He entered heaven itself…to appear for us in God’s presence” (Heb 9:24 NIV). That means no accusation against us can stand. “Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died…is at the right hand of God…interceding for us” (Ro 8:34 NIV). (3) He has the power to resurrect you when you die. Jesus comforted His disciples with this awesome promise: “Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live” (Jn 14:19 NIV). And that promise applies to you too! “For the Lord himself will come down from heaven…the dead in Christ will rise first…we who are still alive…will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever” (1Th 4:16-17 NIV). What a day that will be!

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