By Rick Combs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we approach Easter this Sunday, my mind gravitates to the importance of Jesus\u2019 death on the cross and His Resurrection. Ancient Roman and Jewish sources tell us that Jesus probably died on Passover, Nisan 14 at 3pm, March 24. He was buried in a borrowed tomb and then Rose from the dead 3 days and 3 nights later; early Sunday morning Nisan 17, March 27, AD 34.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This coincides with Jesus statement in Matthew 12:40,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor as Jonah was three days and three nights in the whale\u2019s belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth\u201d. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s important here is to recognize that Christ\u2019s death and resurrection is rooted in history. I am not interested in fables and unsubstantiated stories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Apostle Paul emphasizes the centrality of the finished work of Christ on the cross. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201d But<\/em> we preach Christ crucified\u2026\u201d <\/em>1 Corinthians 2:23.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cFor the preaching of the Cross is to them that perish foolishness, but unto us who are saved it is the power of God.\u201d<\/em> 1 Corinthians 1:18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Cross is the only way of salvation. We are all born sinners and separated from God. In fact, we are not only sinners, but the Bible tells us that we are ALL enemies of God by nature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBut God commends his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us\u2026 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life\u201d. <\/em>Romans 5:8 & 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oh! What a glorious truth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, here\u2019s the takeaway. This coming weekend, we celebrate Our Lord\u2019s crucifixion on Friday, and His Resurrection on Sunday. Christ\u2019s finished work on the cross gives us total forgiveness for our sin, and the resurrection justifies us before God; if we believe this. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 \u201cI declare unto you the gospel<\/u>\u2026 By which also ye are saved<\/u>\u2026 how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day <\/em>according to the scriptures.\u201d Trust in the Cross of Christ Jesus for your total salvation. Not by works, but by grace alone through faith alone. Ephesians 2:8-9.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Rick Combs As we approach Easter this Sunday, my mind gravitates to the importance of Jesus\u2019 death on the cross and His Resurrection. Ancient Roman and Jewish sources tell us that Jesus probably died on Passover, Nisan 14 at 3pm, March 24. 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