Die For A Lie?

DIE FOR A LIE?

Would you die for what you knew to be a lie?

There is a unique distinction concerning the death of the disciples of Christ (all but one died a martyrs death) and the willingness of any other martyrs who have died for their beliefs.

The distinction is drawn between other martyrs, (in the example Islamic terrorists) who SINCERELY BELIEVE that they were right, and the disciples. People will die for their beliefs if they SINCERELY BELIEVE their beliefs are true BUT people WILL NOT DIE for their beliefs if they KNOW, in actual fact, that their BELIEFS ARE FALSE.

All of Christianity hinges on the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Corinthians 15:14 says, "And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain." (I encourage you to read the whole chapter).

The disciples were in a unique position as they ACTUALLY WITNESSED the resurrected Christ. They ABSOLUTELY KNEW for a FACT he was alive again and that he was who he claimed to be. They were willing to die for the TRUTH.

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He's Alive

HE'S ALIVE!
OVER 500 EYEWITNESSES

Many people saw Christ alive after his resurrection. The church was established with the conversion of about 3000 people on the day of Pentecost (only a matter of several weeks after the resurrection). The point is made that MANY of these people KNEW who Jesus was (he lived among them) and they KNEW what Peter preached was true.

Matthew 27:50-53 records that when Christ died, many bodies of dead saints arose, and after Christ was resurrected, they came out of their graves, went into Jerusalem and appeared to many people. Imagine seeing that in person. But greater still, the RISEN Christ, was seen by over 500 people. (see 1 Corinthians 15:6)

Many in that day trusted in Christ for their salvation. Many had seen him. Remember the account of Thomas in John 20:24-29, who on seeing and touching Christ said, "My Lord and my God." Verse 29 "Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed."

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ONE MAN'S IMPACT

ONE MAN'S IMPACT

Watch this INCREDIBLE STORY and be inspired by one person's life. If you are a Christian you will really like this.
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