Incorruptible

Have you ever had a cavity, a tooth that decayed? If so, you know it isn’t a good thing. Can you imagine the eternal consequences if Jesus’ body had decayed in the tomb? It’s what the Jewish leaders expected to happen. It’s what the Roman officials expected. It’s what many in our day claim happened to Jesus.

Why do people not believe that Jesus was bodily raised from the dead?

To admit that Jesus’ body did not undergo decay would mean admitting He is God. People who don’t want to bow to Jesus deny He was resurrected; for that would make Him God.

Romans 1:18-25 points out that there are people who want to do their will; with no accountability to God. It also points out the consequences for such people.

“For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened.” 21

“Professing to be wise, they became fools, and exchanged the glory of the incorruptible God for an image…” 24

“Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them.” 25

“For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie…” Yes, God gives people over to their own demise who exchange the truth Jesus was raised for the lie that He wasn’t.

Jesus is the incorruptible, risen Lord to whom we are each accountable.

Jesus, we worship You, INCORRUPTIBLE LORD. May we represent You well so people turn from the lie to You.

Want to learn more about Jesus’ resurrection and the eternal implications for us? Watch Debbie’s teaching on John 20 HERE or listen to it HERE.