Proclaiming Christianity For God

Jesus 'The Christ' (Yeshua) resurrected from death, and for 40 days, our Brother appeared to His disciples and believers, and then He miraculously ascended to Heaven.

With permission from Pontius Pilate, Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus took the body of Jesus to a nearby garden where Joseph owned a new tomb, into which they laid Jesus (John 19:38-42).  On the third day, Jesus (Yeshua) resurrected from death, while two Roman soldiers stood guard outside His sealed tomb (Hosea 6:2; Matthew 27:64; 28:4).  At dawn on Easter Sunday, Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James, went to the garden and saw an angel roll back the stone from the tomb (Matthew 28:2 (NIV)).  After the women saw that the body of Jesus (Yeshua) was not there, the angel told them our Brother had risen from the dead and was going ahead of them into Galilee, so the women ran to tell His disciples. While the women were in route, our Brother greeted the women, and then He told them to tell His disciples to go to Galilee, where they would be able to see Him.

That same day, Cleopas and his friend were talking about everything that had happened, while they were traveling to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem (Luke 24:13).  Jesus (Yeshua) came up to them and joined the discussion, "And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself" (Luke 24:27 (NIV)).  When they neared the village of Emmaus, they invited Yeshua to eat dinner with them, so He went in to stay with them.  "When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them.  Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight" (Luke 24:30,31 (NIV)).

Cleopas and his friend immediately returned to Jerusalem late that night and found the apostles with some other believers in the 'upper room', but Thomas was not with them.  While they were talking about what happened, Yeshua appeared and said, "Peace be with you" to calm their fears of the Jewish leaders and His sudden appearance.  Yeshua showed them all of his wounds, and He told them "Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.” (Luke 24:44 (NIV)). Yeshua then told them to stay in Jerusalem until His Father gave them what He had promised, The Holy Spirit.

A week later, when the disciples were in the house again, including Thomas, Yeshua appeared and said, "Peace be with you".  "Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” (John 20:27 (NIV)).

Later, Yeshua again appeared to some of his disciples by the Sea of Galilee, where they were fishing from a boat.  They came to shore and ate with Yeshua, who then asked Peter three times if he loved Him. Yeshua did this to redeem Peter because Peter had denied Yeshua three times during the day He was arrested (Luke 22:61).  This was also the third occasion Yeshua appeared to His disciples (John 21:14 (NIV)).   
   

James, the half brother of Jesus 'The Christ' (Yeshua) (Matthew 13:55,56), was a disbeliever initially (Matthew 13:57), until Jesus appeared to him after His resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:7), then James became such a dedicated believer, he earned the nickname "Camel’s Knees" due to his comprehensive praying.

There were additional written accounts of Yeshua appearing, such as a brief description by Paul which stated that Yeshua appeared to more than five hundred believers at the same time (1 Corinthians 15:6).  The disciple John stated he did not describe many of the 'signs' Yeshua performed because he wanted to focus on writings for people to believe that Yeshua is the Messiah, the Son of God, and gain life in His name (John 30,31).  "Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written" (John 21:25 (NIV)).

"When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them" (Luke 24:50 (NIV)).  "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”  After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight" (Acts 1:8,9 (NIV)).

Commentary

It is possible to believe in The Messiah without accepting Him as your Savior and Lord of your heart, soul, and mind. It's also possible to believe in The Messiah without receiving The Holy Spirit. The devil is a prime example of one who believes in The Messiah, but hasn't been baptized in The name of The Father, and The Son, and The Holy Spirit (James 2:19). All the devil worshippers, who are 'human beings', also believe in God, but haven't been baptized in The name of The Father, and The Son, and The Holy Spirit. Other believers (in Judaism, the Pharisees, and even many unsaved 'Christians') who have failed to develop personal and loving relationships with The Messiah, haven't been baptized in The Holy Spirit, so The Messiah said He doesn't 'know' those believers. Sadly, there are many Mormon, Catholic, and also many 'Christian' believers, whom think they are 'saved' but are not going to 'find' the 'narrow way' to the 'small gate' of Heaven (Matthew 7:14). Those believers will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 7:21-23). 

A 'saved' Christian's body becomes a temple for the Holy Spirit, who is a living gift given to you by God (1 Corinthians 6:19). The Holy Spirit urges Christians to fellowship with other Christians, and urges them to study The Bible, which is the word of God. Equally important, The Holy Spirit urges Christians to maintain a personal, loving relationship with The Father and The Son. A 'saved' Christian should be reminded, and feel urged, to pray at least five times a day: after waking from sleep, before each meal, and before going to sleep (Luke 22:17-21; Colossians 3:17). These things are not burdensome in any way for a Christian who is filled with The Holy Spirit, despite all the socio-economic demands of the world on our daily lives. Are you all talk and no action, which is also referred to as, having faith but no works (James 2:14-26)?

The daily prayer is quite short, and yet, it includes forgiving other people for their sins (also known as debts or trespasses), so forgiveness is obviously very important to God. If our Father is to forgive the sins of His children, those Christians must forgive the people who have sinned against them (Colossians 3:13). If believers fail to forgive other people for their sins, especially if the sins are so minor as not to be referenced in The 10 Commandments, the salvation of those believers is questionable. The Messiah shed His blood and sacrificed His life on the cross to forgive our sins. What have you done to forgive?

Do you love God with all your heart, soul, and mind (Matthew 22:36-40)? One way to know for sure is to analyze whether or not you keep His commandments, which are not burdensome (1 John 5:2,3). If you truly love and follow The Messiah, you will keep His commandments without even having to think about keeping them because love fulfills the law (Romans 13:8-10). As you love The Messiah, so you should also love your neighbors as you love yourself. You must love because it's The Messiah's first commandment and because God is love (1 John 4:8). It's easy to love those who love you, but have you learned how to love your enemies yet (Matthew 5:44-47)? Your enemies are waiting to become Christians and your greatest allies.

Have you heard of the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20)? How are you doing with it? Would you say you are hot, cold, or lukewarm (Revelation 3:15,16). Would you say you're a temple for The Holy Spirit? Do you think The Messiah really knows you? God loves you so much He sent His Son to die for you, and He wants you to be born again and join Him in Heaven for eternity. Getting saved by God's grace is a miracle, so please honor and respect His grace by learning and living His scriptures. If God wanted you to merely sit back and revel in your salvation through God's grace, there would be little need for a majority of the scriptures in The Holy Bible. 

I'll join you in prayer for us all.

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