For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures.
"First importance" he says.
Read on:
That he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures, and that
he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve.
There it is. Almost too simple. Jesus was killed, buried, and resurrected. Surprised? The part that matters is the cross. No more and no less. THE CROSS.
No wonder Paul called it "the core of the gospel." Its bottom line is sobering: if the account is true, it is history's hinge. Period. If not, it is history's hoax.
No wonder they call him the Savior.
(The above words are from Max Lucado. Now I want to emphasize these words he quoted from 1 Corinthians: "...that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures."
AMEN!!! Happy Resurrection Day!
ReplyDeleteIt's true,it's almost too simple.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Ginger
Amen!
ReplyDeleteMax Lucado is my favorite wordsmith.
Blessed Easter.
He is Savior. Amen and Amen.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed Easter, Clif.
AMEN to it all. He is risen indeed. Have a wonderfully blessed Eaater. Debbie
ReplyDeleteOur Savior ... oh, what a blessed assurance!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter!
So simple yet so profound. Love Max Lucado..a man anointed by God to teach us all.
ReplyDeleteHave a Blessed Easter!
Amen! Happy Resurrection Day to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
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ReplyDeleteThe cross...that opened up the gates of heaven for us. I love Max Lucado's simple but powerful words. Happy Resurrection Day to you and sister Charlotte. God bless you and your family.
ReplyDeleteMax Lucado is one of my favorite authors, just finished reading 'Fearless', definitely a good book! Happy Easter to you :)
ReplyDeleteGod bless you and Charlotte. Thank you for another inspiring post. Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteThat is also my favorite Max Lucado book. I'll have to get my copy out and read some before I go to bed. I forgot how much I love it! Have a wonderful Sunday!
ReplyDeleteElaine
I've never read Max Lucado but I believe....the 'core' of the gospel...and for that...for what He did...I'm eternally grateful. Have a Happy Easter...sarah
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter, Clif!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful passage and a powerful message. The cross is the turning point. Have a blessed Easter... and thank you for your generous thoughts on my blog today. Very appreciated.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this post Cliff...I like the fact you pointed out the scripture from 1 Corinthians, what stood out was..."in accordance with the scriptures."
ReplyDeleteBlessings, robin
I love Max Lucado. Have a Blessed Easter, Clif.
ReplyDeleteAmen!
ReplyDeleteWonderful message.
A Blessed Easter.
I always like Max Lucado's books!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter to you and Charlotte!
Katherine
He is risen and lives forevermore! Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteI love that 1948 picture of you two! So cute ~
ReplyDelete"The cross of Christ reveals man's sin at its worst, but God's love at its best." ~Anonymous
ReplyDeletePraise Jesus, our Risen Savior!
Amen, It was decided by the triune God before the foundation of the world began . His word is faithful & true !
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
~Myrna