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The Cornerstone of Faith
Commentators unanimously identify the resurrection as the absolute heart of the Christian message. Charles Spurgeon calls it the "great cornerstone of the Christian faith," and Matthew Henry labels it "the great truth to be preached." Paul presents it not as a minor detail, but as the central, validating event that gives power to the entire gospel.
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But God raised him from the dead (ο δε θεος ηγειρεν εκ νεκρων). This crucial fact Paul puts sharply as he always did.
19th Century
Preacher
But God raised him from the dead: And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unt…
As Paul comes to the heart of his sermon, he appeals respectfully and urgently to both the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles for a hearing. Then he…
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16th Century
Theologian
God hath raised him up. The death of Christ was the salvation of the godly, yet joined with the resurrection; therefore does Paul stand lo…
17th Century
Pastor
But God raised him from the dead .
Though his life was taken away by man, and it was a clear case that he was certai…
17th Century
Minister
When we come together to worship God, we must do so not only through prayer and praise, but also by reading and hearing the word of God. Merely rea…