Jesus' life, death, resurrection and teachings are a historical fact.
21 Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus was living among us, 22 beginning from John’s baptism to the time when Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of his resurrection.”
(Acts 1:21-22)
Jesus gives us the Holy Spirit (the Spirit of God living and working in us) to em-power us for day to day life.
4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. 5 For John baptized with[a] water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”
6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?”
7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
(Acts 1:4-8)
Jesus' resurrection and ascension is a historical fact witnessed by many of his followers.
3 After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.
(Acts 1:3)
Jesus talked about the Kingdom of God after his resurrection which proves that the work he came to do on earth did not just end at his crucifixion.
3 After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.
(Acts 1:3)
Jesus promises the Holy Spirit of God as a gift to those who follow him as his disciples and apostles.
4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. 5 For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”
(Acts 1:4-5)
Jesus tells his disciples to be witnesses for him in every town, city and place in every part of the earth.
8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
(Acts 1:8)
May we tell the story of Jesus and witness to his life, death and resurrection to everyone we meet, work and live with.
May we live in light of the fact that Jesus' life, death and resurrection is the reality of what believing in him and following him entails: A life completely dedicated to glorifying God in every aspect of how we live and what we say and do.
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