The late Dr.
Harry Rimmer, while traveling in Egypt, was negotiating
with the then Secretary of State who was a refined and
cultured Egyptian. In a conversation regarding their
respective faiths, Dr. Rimmer stated that:
"We believe
that God has given man three revelations of Himself.
First, we believe that He has revealed Himself in the
work of creation."
"We, too,
believe that," interjected the Egyptian.
"We believe
that God revealed Himself in a book, the Bible,"
continued Dr. Rimmer.
"We, too,
believe that God has revealed Himself in a book, the
Koran," replied the Egyptian.
"We believe
that God has revealed Himself in a Man, and that Man is
Jesus Christ," added Dr. Rimmer.
"We also
believe that God revealed Himself in a man, and that man
is the prophet Mohammed," said the
Egyptian.
"We believe
that Jesus died to save His followers," said Dr.
Rimmer.
"We believe
that Mohammed died for his people," replied the
Egyptian.
"We believe,"
continued Dr. Rimmer, "that Jesus is able to substantiate
His claims because He rose from the dead."
The Moslem
hesitated, then his eyes fell. He had no answer to that
statement. Finally he admitted, "We have no information
concerning our prophet after death."
Dr. Rimmer was
right; he was convinced of the truth of his assertion,
because it was founded on the Word of God that has
withstood all attacks for over 2,000 years, and there are
hundreds of thousands today who would agree with
him.
The fact of the
resurrection of Jesus Christ is a proven fact of history.
The great Apostle Paul states,
"For
I delivered unto you first of all that which I also
received, how, that Christ died for our sins according to
the scriptures; and that he was buried, and that he rose
again the third day according to the scriptures".
(1 Cor.
15:3,4) - Read the whole chapter, and learn more of what
Paul taught about the resurrection. This loving Saviour
died and rose again that you might have forgiveness of
your sins: past, present, and future. If you will accept
Him today, you will be able to say with Paul that you
serve a risen, Living, omnipotent Saviour. This is
beautifully expressed by A.H. Ackley in his inspiring
hymn: