On a tour of Israel, we approached the supposed sepulcher of Jesus and read on the door: “He is not here, for he is risen” (Matt. 28:6). Our guide said, “This is the best news you’ll hear in all of Israel or the world.” He was right! It is no wonder, then, that the New Testament believers greeted each other with “The Lord is risen indeed!” Christ’s resurrection was the crowning event of his church—the V-Day. It guarantees our salvation as believers. These are the two hinges by which the door of salvation
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