Pastor Buddy speaks about celebrating new life in Jesus
1. Jesus is the Prince of Life. He's not dead.
2. Jesus is ever present. He's not distant.
3. Jesus is the King of kings!
Acts 3
2 Tim. 1:9-11
John 10:10
"Death is not normal and is the result of sin. It's not the pain that makes death ugly. God did not create us to die but to live in perpetual fellowship with Him." -- Pastor Buddy
When Jesus rose He defeated death forever. Because He did so, if we are in Jesus, we will never die. Death is not a cessation of existence. It's passing through a curtain. If you are in Jesus you will never die. We were dead because of our trespasses but a Jesus through His death made possible our forgiveness and new life. They have already passed from death unto life (John 5:24-25) - you were dead, the living dead - but are now alive and will never die again - we will pass immediately in the presence of God. We have a house in the heavens made by God Himself that never fades away. (2 Cor 5:1-2)
2 Cor 5:8 To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. When I realized this, that death is a defeated foe, I lost all fear of death. I have looked death in the face numbers of times and it is a toothless tiger. I do not fear dying. I fear not living!
I thought growing up that heaven was "out there" somewhere and we were going to be spiritual beings. God likes you to enjoy life. If I come to faith I give up my life is a lie - a life infused with Jesus is the best, most full and amazing life that one could have.
I encourage all my friends to know Jesus too. He wants to be known and has made a beautiful way for us to be whole. His love reaches beyond our mistakes, pain and foolish choices. That is something I'm so glad of.
Seas of Crimson
Lyrics
For every curse, you’re the cure
For every sickness, you’re the healer
For every storm, you’re the calm
For all that’s lost, oh, what a savior
On that cross of calvary
Every burden has been defeated
Every wretched heart redeemed
You drown our sins in seas of crimson
Hallelujah death is beaten
Christ has risen from the grave
Hallelujah it is finished
All to you the highest praise
Hallelujah death is beaten
Christ has risen from the grave
Hallelujah now and forever
All to you the highest praise
On that day of utmost glory
All of darkness cannot carry
Every shackle will come undone
My solid rock thine is the kingdom
Where there was sin your love rushed in
Where sin runs deep your grace runs deeper
For all enslaved the ransom paid
Light of the world, yours is the power
Where there was sin your love rushed in
Where sin runs deep your grace runs deeper
For all enslaved the ransom paid
Light of the world, yours is the power