Jesus is the central figure of God's redemptive plan for humanity found in the 66 books of the Bible. Jesus was born on Christmas (see Luke 1-2) and died the "Good Friday" before Easter, Easter is the celebration of the bodily Resurrection of Jesus - the fulfillment of prophecies concerning the Christ. Psalm 22; Isaiah 53 describes how Jesus was to die on the Cross for our sins. The resurrection is famously described in Psalm 16:10.
Good resources:
Jesus said he would be resurrected and it happened: John 2:19-22; Revelation 1:18; Matthew 28:6; Acts 1:3; Luke 24:39
http://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/Jesus-Christ,-Resurrection
http://www.openbible.info/topics/spreading_the_gospel
http://www.gotquestions.org/death-resurrection-Messiah.html
If Jesus is the Christ, why is the world filled with evil, hatred and killing?
John 3:16-21 describes the Gospel of Jesus and why this "Good News" doesn't seem to impact people. This was also prophesied by Daniel (Daniel 9:26) "the Anointed One will be killed, appearing to have accomplished nothing"
However, Jesus accomplished what he had promised in John 13-16, we see his resurrection happened as he said and God's Holy Spirit has been received by repentant believers since the church started in Acts 1-2. And believers have been compelled by God to share this Good News with the world (see why here: Matthew 28:19; Matthew 24:14; Psalm 96:3; John 20:19-23;John 14:6; John 12:48)
If you believe in Jesus, it's a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8-10). If you don't - Satan, the devil has blinded your eyes (2 Cor 2:4-5).
Who are you "in Christ"? (Scriptures)
However, Jesus accomplished what he had promised in John 13-16, we see his resurrection happened as he said and God's Holy Spirit has been received by repentant believers since the church started in Acts 1-2. And believers have been compelled by God to share this Good News with the world (see why here: Matthew 28:19; Matthew 24:14; Psalm 96:3; John 20:19-23;John 14:6; John 12:48)
If you believe in Jesus, it's a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8-10). If you don't - Satan, the devil has blinded your eyes (2 Cor 2:4-5).
Who are you "in Christ"? (Scriptures)
- Chosen by God
- Called by God
- Justified by God
- Reconciled to God
- Redeemed by God
- Adopted by God
- Regenerated by God
- Set Apart for God
- Sanctified by God
- Kept by God
- Glorified by God
Good resources:
Jesus said he would be resurrected and it happened: John 2:19-22; Revelation 1:18; Matthew 28:6; Acts 1:3; Luke 24:39
http://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/Jesus-Christ,-Resurrection
http://www.openbible.info/topics/spreading_the_gospel
http://www.gotquestions.org/death-resurrection-Messiah.html
