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NASB | John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 1:1 In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. [Gen 1:1; Is 9:6] |
Subject: Is Jesus God? |
Bible Note: The cornerstone of the Christian faith is the resurrection of Jesus. We have no hope for this life, or the next to come, without it. It's important to recognize that our belief in His resurrection is based on historical fact, supported by solid evidence, rather than by some religious feeling or unfounded rumor. You may have read about a group of lawyers who met in England in the early 1900s to discuss the biblical accounts of Jesus' resurrection. They wanted to see if there was enough information available to make a case that would hold up in a court of law. What was their conclusion? Yes! They found that Christ's resurrection was one of the most well-established facts of history! G. B. Hardy in his book, "Countdown" offers some very thought-provoking questions about the resurrection: "There are but two essential requirements: 1. Has anyone cheated death and proved it? 2. Is it available to me? Here is the complete record: Confucius' tomb - occupied. Buddha's tomb - occupied. Muhammad's tomb - occupied. Jesus' tomb - empty! Argue as you will, there is no point in following a loser." The resurrection of Jesus is a fact. Historical evidence and countless changed lives testify to it. I pray that you have put your hope in Christ, and that you will bear witness to these facts as you share the hope found Jesus with someone who has never heard it. (Source: Daily Bread) |