The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

1 Corinthians 15:3-8, “For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received,

that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,

4 and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,

5 and that He appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve.

6 After that He appeared to more than five hundred brethren at one time,

most of whom remain until now, but some have fallen asleep;

7 then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles;

8 and last of all, as to one untimely born, He appeared to me also.”

I do hope that you will take time today to read carefully and thoughtfully the entire 15TH chapter.

There is none like it anywhere! In verses 1-11, Paul notes the Literal Resurrection of Jesus!

In verses 12-19, he notes the Logical Reasoning of the Resurrection! As you read, think of

All the preachers (pastors, evangelists, teachers) who have believed. Think of the multitude

of missionaries who have carried the Gospel into difficult, foreign lands. If there is no

resurrection, all of this was wasted time and energy, to say nothing of the money it cost to

send them. Just a total waste –IF there is no resurrection.

Jesus Christ, the Son of God the Father, died, becoming the Human Sacrifice

for our sin!

Jesus Christ was buried –proof that He was truly dead. (Every part of a day was

considered a day to the Jews; thus, late Friday, all day Saturday, and very early

Sunday, constituted three days.

Jesus Christ arose from the dead, proving that His power was greater than death!

Thus, in His Death, Burial, and Resurrection we have hope (future certainty) of Life

beyond the grave!

Share this truth with someone! When they trust Him, their lives will be turned around.

If they reject Him, they do so to their own peril. But, how can they hear unless we

share His Good News?

Love and prayers for you all,

Nana & Dado III

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas