What does Scripture record about the the moment Jesus died? Mt. 27: 50-54: And Jesus cried again with a loud voice and yielded up his spirit. And behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom; and the earth shook, and the rocks were split; the tombs also were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised, and coming out of the tombs after his resurrection they went into the holy city and appeared to many. When the centurion and those who were with him, keeping watch over Jesus, saw the earthquake and what took place, they were filled with awe, and said, "Truly this was the Son of God!"

What does Scripture record about the Empty Tomb? Mt 28:1-20 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone, and sat upon it. His appearance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow. And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid; for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. Lo, I have told you." So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. And behold, Jesus met them and said, "Hail!" And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid; go and tell my brethren to go to Galilee, and there they will see me."

What does Scripture record about the Transfiguration of Jesus? Mt. 17: 1-8: And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain apart.And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his garments became white as light.And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Eli'jah, talking with him. And Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is well that we are here; if you wish, I will make three booths here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Eli'jah." He was still speaking, when lo, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces, and were filled with awe. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, "Rise, and have no fear." And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only

What does Scripture record about the Ascension? Lk. 24:51: While he blessed them, he parted from them, and was carried up into heaven. Mark 16:19: So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. Acts 1:8-11 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Sama'ria and to the end of the earth." And when he had said this, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, and said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven."

What does Scripture record about Pentecost? See Acts 2:1-12

What did Jesus say about Himself? See John 8:19, John 8:58-59, John 10:38.

What else is recorded about the status of Jesus by New Testament writers? Tit. 2:13, Col 2:9, Jn 1:1, Acts 20:28, Eph. 1:7

What does Scripture record about Jesus' promises to His Church? Mt 16:18-19, Mt 18:18, Jn 16:13, Lk 10:16, Mt. , Mt 28:20

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WHAT DID THE CHURCH FATHERS SAY ABOUT THE DIVINITY OF CHRIST?

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Further Helps

Next time you receive Communion, ask Jesus to come into your heart. Pray that your faith is increased.

Thank God for the wonders of nature He created. Thank Him for the people around you. Thank Him for sending His Son into the world to give his life as a Sacrifice so that our sins could be forgiven and we could have eternal life and happiness.

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