What Is The Meaning of the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ?
1. The Meaning to the Unbelieving Liberals. Throughout the history of the Christian church, there have been what are called unbelieving liberals. Sometimes they are called modernists, apostates, or heretics. Whatever they are called, many of them have infiltrated themselves into the pulpits of Protestant (and probably even Roman Catholic) churches. These individuals do not believe the Lord Jesus Christ was raised BODILY from the grave. They believe only His spirit arose rather than His body. Yet these same people in their sermons speak of Christs resurrection without defining it. They may even say Christ arose or talk of The Risen Christ, but they do NOT believe that His Body rose. This is very deceptive, but it keeps many believers sitting under apostate ministers and giving their offerings to support them. 2. The Meaning in the Bible. The Bible is very clear about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. It was His BODY that arose, not just His Spirit. The angel at His tomb declare