Category Archives: Resurrection
“Death will make all men alike” by Henry Smith
“I said, ‘You are gods, sons of the Most High, all of you; nevertheless, like men you shall die, and fall like any prince.’ (Psalm 82:6-7) Ye shall die as a man. Here the Psalmist distinguisheth between mortal gods and the … Continue reading
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“An unbreakable unity” by Herman Ridderbos
“The resurrection of believers is set before the church time and time again in many different contexts as the great redemptive occurence of the future. It springs directly from and has its explanation in the reality of the resurrection of … Continue reading
“He is risen” by J. Gresham Machen
“What was it that within a few days transformed a band of mourners into the spiritual conquerors of the world? It was not the memory of Jesus’ life; it was not the inspiration which came from past contact with Him. … Continue reading
“The gospel is for Christians too” by Carl Trueman
“Let us never forget that the gospel is for Christians too. We need to hear the Word preached to us, whether from the pulpit on a Sunday or in conversation with other believers. If a brother or sister is mourning, … Continue reading
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“We are raised in Christ” by Sinclair B. Ferguson
“The image and image-bearers are one in Spirit to the end, so that when Christ appears in glory image-bearers are one with Him in that glory (Col. 3:4). We are raised in Christ, with Christ, by Christ, to be like … Continue reading
“The epic of the universe” by Marilynne Robinson
“I have been thinking about existence lately. In fact, I have been so full of admiration for existence that I have hardly been able to enjoy it properly. As I was walking up to the church this morning, I passed … Continue reading
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“If you squeeze Romans…” by N.T. Wright
“Romans is suffused with resurrection. Squeeze this letter at any point, and resurrection spills out; hold it up to the light, and you can see Easter sparkling all the way through.” –N.T. Wright, The Resurrection of the Son of God … Continue reading
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