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What were the proofs that Jesus is alive? 1. Josephs tomb was empty and the stone was rolled away. 2. There were many eyewitnesses as mentioned by Paul in 1 Cor. 15:5,6. 3. He was seen by them daily over the course of 40 days, eating and teaching them. 4. They saw His miracles. 5. The disappearance of doubt among the apostles. 6. The work and witness of the disciples. What did those proofs prove? 1. They proved His victory over death. (1 Cor. 15:54-57) 2. They proved His claim that He was God (Romans 1:4) 3. They proved that His Gospel declaration that every sin could be forgiven through faith in Him alone was true. (Romans 4:25, 1 Cor. 15:17) 4. They proved that His atoning work on the cross was perfect and complete and accepted by the Father. The bodily resurrection of Jesus from the dead is the Fathers declaration of Well done, good and faithful servant.
The book of Acts poses a question: How did the church become so bold and grow from such small and fearful beginnings in Jerusalem to the end of the earth (Acts1:8)? Derek Thomas
When Jesus ascended, He changed His presence for His omnipresence. F.P. Wood
Acts is a history book it is the history of the early church written by a very careful historian. But its more than just history. It is His-story. Acts is about Jesus. It continues Lukes very careful compilation of the story of the life and ministry of Jesus.
This is a very important statement because it divides the work of Jesus into two great branches: His work on earth and the other His subsequent work from Heaven.
There are two reasons why the church is so powerless and ineffective today: 1. Many dont know biblical truth. 2. Those who may know biblical truth far too many times dont live by it.
The ascension of Jesus is the turning point where Lukes Gospel ends and the Acts begins. We must always have the ascension in mind if we are going to rightly understand the true nature of Christs church on earth.