Isn't it amazing the change the apostles went through from struggling in their faith to believe that Jesus could calm the storm, running away at during His trial and crucifixion, and being scared and locking themselves in a room away from those who considered Jesus an enemy, to the point where they were in Acts 1-2? They proclaimed with boldness what the crowd did to Jesus and how this event was really foreordained by God to show His love to us and justify us through the sacrifice of Jesus, His Son. When it comes to the proof of the Christian faith, this is certainly one piece of evidence to consider. Why would these 12 apostles die for something that was not true? Have you read how many of them died? Here are some examples:
- Peter- Crucified upside down- He said he was not worthy to be crucified as His Lord was.
- Andrew- severely scourged & tied by ropes on x-shaped cross where he hung 2 days to expire
- James- beheaded with sword
- Thomas- lanced by
idolatrous priests & burned up in an oven
- Paul- beheaded in Rome
People will not die purposefully for a lie, but rather, for truth.
What a Savior we serve! I am indebted to Him always- it is a privileged to be His bondservant.
Jack Exum
April 5
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