Category Archives: Jesus’s Resurrection Appearances

For this week following Easter Sunday it would profit us immensely to focus on a number of Jesus’ post resurrection appearances. EASTER SUNDAY – READ LUKE 24:1-12Thomas Jefferson, though a great American statesman, could not accept the miraculous elements in scripture. Because of his bias he edited his own version of the bible in whichContinue reading “Jesus’s Resurrection Appearances | Part 1”

The resurrection lies at the heart of the gospel. Notice how the apostle Paul summarises the gospel in 2 Timothy 2:8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel. Of course there are many other elements in the gospel – Christ’s atoning death, his imputed righteousness, forgiveness of sins,Continue reading “Jesus’s Resurrection Appearances | Part 2”

We have been examining a selection of Jesus’ resurrection appearances. During the Second World War there was a very famous atheistic professor of Philosophy at London University – CEM Joad. He was once asked on a radio interview an intriguing question. “Who, of all the past figures in history, would you most like to haveContinue reading “Jesus’s Resurrection Appearances | Part 3”

As John 21:14 says this was the third time Jesus appeared to his disciples following his resurrection. TO SEVEN DISCIPLES FISHING – READ JOHN 21It is always a moving thing to go back to a place filled with memories. It can be the place you fell in love, or the graveside of a loved oneContinue reading “Jesus’s Resurrection Appearances | Part 4”

A former Archbishop of Cape Town was interviewed and asked a few theological questions. This is what he said; “there are certain tenets of the Christian faith which are important; that Jesus lived, that he died, that he was buried and that he was raised.” So far so good. Then the interviewer asked a moreContinue reading “Jesus’s Resurrection Appearances | Part 5”

If you had to identify the most significant event of your life what would it be? Some of you may choose your marriage. Others may point to a new job opportunity. Some may point to your graduation day. You never thought you would make it but there you were in academic gown collecting your certificate.Continue reading “Jesus’s Resurrection Appearances | Part 6”