“He appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. After that He appeared to more than five hundred brethren at one time.…and last of all, as to one untimely born, He appeared to me also.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:5–6, 8
The resurrection of Jesus is a historical fact and the foundation of our faith. Everything flows from this. Without this reality we would still be lost in our sins and without hope.
The resurrection of Jesus became the overwhelming evidence that ignited Paul to declare without hesitation that Yeshua is the way to God. Thus, the gospel Paul preached was not some fluffy, politically correct message; rather, he boldly proclaimed that not all paths lead to the same place. Unfortunately, many today believe that anyone who tries to be a nice person will go to heaven.
In the days to come, it will become increasingly controversial to insist that Jesus is the only way to enter heaven and to cleave to His Word: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” Paul and many others gave their lives for this message. We need to stake our lives on the historical fact that God rescued Jesus from the grave and He is alive!
The resurrection of Jesus echoes throughout history with a loud and distinguishing sound of victory. Yeshua’s resurrection has provided the ultimate way for us to overcome the world and the grave.
Rabbi Kirt A. Schneider, Entering His Presence (Lake Mary, FL: Charisma House, 2023), Used by permission.
