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ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD + GENERAL CHURCH PAPER OF THE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS "Salvation is like the sunshine. It belongs to the whole world." —The Desire of Ages, p. 307 Editor's Viewpoint on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35), by at least 11 Christ's Resurrection disciples in the upper room (verses 33-48), and by the disciples at His ascension (verses 50-53). Is Good News Matthew cites two experiences—the women after leaving the empty tomb (Matt. 28:1-10), and the 11 disci- The angel who appeared to the shepherds in the field ples when Jesus gave the gospel commission (verses near Bethlehem announced, "I bring you good tidings 16-20). of great joy" (Luke 2:10). The "tidings of great joy" Mark records four of the experiences mentioned by was that the Saviour had been born. (The Greek word Luke and Matthew—the appearance to Mary on the day translated "bring . good tidings" here is the verb form of the resurrection (Mark 16:9), to the two on the road to of euaggelion, consistently translated "gospel" in the Emmaus (verse 12), at a gathering of the 11 (verse 14), New Testament. It means "good news.") and at the ascension (verse 19). The whole gospel—not merely the incarnation—is John tells of four appearances—to Mary at the good news. It is good news that God loves the world sepulcher (John 20:1-18), to ten disciples (Thomas being (John 3:16); that Christ lived a sinless life (Heb. 4:15); absent) in the upper room (verses 19-23), to the 11 dis- that Christ died for our sins (1 Cor. 15:3; Rom. 5:8); that ciples (verses 26-29), and to several disciples by the sea- Christ is our great High Priest, our Mediator, in the side (chap. 21:1-25). (In verse 14 John refers to three heavenly sanctuary (Heb. 8:1, 2; 1 Tim. 2:5); that by appearances, but apparently he counted only the times God's grace repentant souls are accounted righteous Jesus appeared to the disciples, not to Mary or others.) (Rom. 3:24, 28); that sinners can be redeemed and trans- The apostle Paul provides further support for the formed (Rom. 1:16; Titus 2:11-14); that Jesus is coming authenticity of the resurrection by saying (in 1 Cor. soon (John 14:1-3; Rev. 22:12). 15:5-8) that Jesus "was seen of Cephas [Peter], then of We could enlarge on these and many other aspects of the twelve: after that, he was seen of above five hundred the thrilling truths that make up the good news of the brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto gospel. But at this time of year, when in many parts of this present, but some are fallen asleep. After that, he the world nature is bursting forth with new life, and in was seen of James; then of all the apostles. And last of all almost every country people are celebrating Easter, it he was seen of me also." seems appropriate that we should focus on the good news The verbal testimony of eyewitnesses seems convinc- proclaimed by the angel to the women who came to ing, indeed, overwhelming. But that which proves this Christ's tomb on a Sunday morning 19 centuries ago: verbal testimony absolutely trustworthy is the dramatic "He is not here: for he is risen" (Matt. 28:6)! change that took place in the lives of the disciples. After As we already stated, the gospel is full of good news. the crucifixion, but before the disciples knew that Jesus But the fact that Jesus is alive is especially good news, had been raised, they were cringing cowards. Afterward for the resurrection of Christ is virtually the cornerstone they were courageous crusaders. Before, they were con- of the gospel. The apostle Paul declares: "If Christ be trolled by fear. Afterward, they were controlled by not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is faith. And in proclaiming the gospel, all were willing to also vain" (1 Cor. 15:14). Then he adds triumphantly: lay down their lives for what they believed! "But now is Christ risen from the dead" (verse 20). Another strong testimony to the truth of the resurrec- The fact that Christ is alive has an electrifying effect tion is found in the silence of those who opposed the dis- on those who truly believe it. The biographer of Dr. Rob- ciples (see Acts 4). When the disciples boldly preached ert William Dale, of Birmingham, England (1829-1895), that Christ had been raised from the dead, and that as a tells of an experience the eminent theologian had while result the dead "in Christ" would be raised, they were studying for his Easter sermon one year. As he read in arrested and questioned by the top religious authorities the Gospels the story of the empty tomb, the truth of the of the Jewish nation. But when Peter fearlessly declared resurrection struck him with tremendous force. He that Christ was risen, no one challenged him. These lead- realized as never before that Christ is actually alive. ers knew that Christ had risen. They had bribed the Jumping from his chair, he strode around his study shout- Roman soldiers to lie and participate in covering up the ing, "He lives! He lives!" truth. No wonder they made no attempt to deny the res- Before we note the significance of Christ's resurrec- urrection! tion let us examine the evidence for the event. Do we have solid reasons for believing that Christ actually came Significance of the Resurrection forth from the tomb? Why -does the resurrection have such tremendous sig- We do. In fact, the evidence is so strong that Luke uses nificance? Because it declares Christ to be the Son of the word "infallible" in connection with the event. He God (Rom. 1:4). It establishes Him as Lord (Acts 2:22- says that Jesus "shewed himself alive after his passion 24, 36). It confirms Him as our Judge (Acts 17:30, 31). It by many infallible proofs, being seen of them [the apos- enables Him to be an eternal, all-sufficient Saviour (Heb. tles] forty days" (Acts 1:3). In his Gospel he mentions 7:24, 25). three instances where Christ was seen—by two disciples But the significance of the resurrection that is of para- 2 (394) R&H, APRIL 15, 1976 mount relevance at the Easter season is that the power of the tomb has been broken. Christ came forth, so none This Week need fear death. Triumphantly Paul declared: "Now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits Our cover focuses on Christ's Salvation is offered to the of them that slept" (1 Cor. 15:20). In writing to the words wherein His listeners were whole world by "God our saviour, church at Thessalonica, he added: "We believe that called the "light of the world." who desires all men to be saved" That is, it was up to them, who (1 Tim. 2:3, 4, R.S.V.). But not Jesus died and rose again; and so it will be for those who had been given the light of truth, everyone enjoys the light; in died as Christians; God will bring them to life with Jesus" to share that truth with others. fact, many resist it and cover it (1 Thess. 4:14, N.E.B.). In fact, if they were truly re- up with many excuses. Jesus, What tremendous good news this is! Because Christ is cipients of the light of truth, from Bethlehem to Calvary, gave they could not keep it to them- us the light we all need—light to alive, His people will live too. God's plan for His people selves any more than a lighted cover our past; light to sustain us is life, not death! During His earthly ministry Jesus said, city on a hill could be hidden from victoriously in the present; light "Because I live, ye shall live also" (John 14:19). And view. to shine into a restful future. when He spoke to John in the Revelation He said: "I am Ellen White, commenting on Bible Credits: Texts in this he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for our Lord's words, said: "The issue credited to N.E.B. are from Jews thought to confine the bene- The New English Bible. © The evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of fits of salvation to their own na- Delegates of the Oxford Univer- death" (Rev. 1:18). Jesus has the keys, and at His com- tion; but Christ showed them that sity Press and the Syndics of the ing He will unlock the tomb and call forth His people to salvation is like the sunshine. It Cambridge University Press 1970. everlasting life! Our dear ones who have been taken by belongs to the whole world. The Reprinted by permission. Texts credited to N.A.S.B. are from death will arise, never again to be separated from us. religion of the Bible is not to be confined between the covers of a the New American Standard Bi- Christ's resurrection says all this, but it says much book, nor within the walls of a ble and New Testament. Copy- more. It says at all times, "Trust Me." The disciples church. It is not to be brought out right 1963, by The Lockman wanted to walk by sight, as we all do.
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