No, what’s really cool about this is that my pastor preached on how Jesus’s death on the cross was the climax of the universe, and things before that were drastically different than from how they are today. His point was that sin had been defeated, which is true, but in reference to this article it is the fact that death is affirmed to be unnatural with the removal of sin.In fact, not only that his death was unnatural, but his resurrection even more so.

Just shows how cool Jesus is. :)

I was thinking about my first Theology class @ SBTS this week as I was preparing this Sunday’s sermon. This very topic was so gripping as you taught on it class. Thank you for labors for the Bride of Christ!

I also rejoiced to see you preaching @ my home church FBC Clarksville recently!

Might see you in NYC soon,

Freddy T.

Now there is a battle cry if ever I heard one. I love battle cries. While we still live with the joyful hope of the abolition of death we are called to fight the good fight.

So while it is time to fight, let’s FIGHT by the Spirit! Pressing towards the goal of Jesus and settling for nothing less.

God used you to bless me Dr. Moore.

Thank you Dr. Moore for pointing out what is often overlooked in our Easter/Resurrection day celebrations.

In order to fully grasp the magnitude of Christ’s resurrection, we must first come to grips with his death. Pondering the implications of death as the result of sin (Rom. 6:23) will give all Christians a different perspective on why Christ’s resurrection is so important.

http://jesusmind.wordpress.com/2010/03/30/importance-of-death-before-resurrection/

Christ’s own disciples suffered real grief over the loss of their Rabbi. Although Jesus often predicted his death AND resurrection, the disciples did not fully comprehend his role as Son of God until after his death and resurrection.

The divinely legal penalty due for our sin was paid when God nailed the debt to the cross. All Christians were (past tense) dead in our sins. By God’s grace through his Son, we are free from that debt and made alive with HIM.

“13 And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, 14 by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross.” Colossians 2:13-14