FBC E-Blast - April 22,. 2019
FBC E-Blast
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| Jesus is the only person who has an empty tomb. Everyone else who's died has returned to the dust, but Christ is alive and seated at the Father's right hand. Because He overcame death, His followers are also guaranteed empty tombs someday. When Jesus returns for His church, those who have died in Him will be resurrected into glorious bodies. And believers who are alive at that time will instantaneously be changed.
Knowing this, we naturally wonder, "What kind of body will I have?" The best way to answer that is to see what Scripture reveals about Christ's body after He rose from the dead. He didn't come invisibly in the form of a ghost but rather had a literal, physical body. He talked, walked, and ate with His disciples. Yet although He was recognizable, He was somehow different, and at times it took His words or actions to jog their recognition.
Here's one thing I can tell you about the resurrection: you will look better than you do today! God is going to give you a strong, glorious, eternal body which is perfectly fitted for your life in heaven. Believe me, you will not be disappointed, because God has far more in store for us on the other side than we can ever imagine. You will be more alive there than you could ever be here.
A more important issue we must face is how to get ready for that day. This life is just a puff of wind compared to our eternity. It's my personal opinion that the way we live here on earth will determine our capacity to enjoy heaven. The time to begin living for God is now.
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Upcoming Sermon Series
Suffering is a part of life. Over the the weeks of this series, we will lay some foundation work on what it means to have a healthy, biblical perspective on suffering and how to respond appropriately as the Lord would have us in the midst of suffering and to do so. We invite you to join us as we look into A Theology of Suffering. This series starts May 19.
Last Week:
We saw some theories some come with to explain away the resurrection. But then we looked at the Biblical evidence proving the resurrection. Then we looked at some historical circumstances that helps to substantiate the resurrection.
Sunday's message is available for streaming or for download on our
sermons page, or by visiting us on iTunes.
Next Week:
We wil be having a special presentation of Jesus in the Passover at 10 AM.
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Upcoming Events
April 28 - Special Speaker Jeff Kipp presenting Jesus in the Passover. This special service starts at 10 AM. There will be NO Sunday School service.
May 4 - Ladies' Luncheon at 1 PM at the church. If you are interested in going, please sign up on the sheet in the foyer.
May 5 - Carry-in Fellowship Dinner
May 18 - Free Market at our church from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
May 19 - Deacon's Meeting at 8 AM
May 26 - Lord's Supper & Deacon's Fund Offering following AM Worship service
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