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The purpose of
Trinity Evangelical Church is to experience the joy of God's
presence through worship, build up one another, teach Christ-like
character, demonstrate God's love and share Jesus with others.
Who is Jesus?
Some people claim he's a
great teacher. Others think he's a prophet.
Some dismiss him as a liar or even a madman.
Millions hail him as Savior and Lord. Whatever
people think of him, nobody can deny that he
stands at the very crux of human history.
The biblical record of his life shows that
Jesus was born to a virgin, lived a sinless
life, taught throughout Palestine for about
three years, was crucified and then rose back
to life three days after his death. The Bible
claims that more than 500 people saw him alive
after this miraculous event. How could a mere
man have lived such a life? The miracles Jesus
performed, his death on the cross, his
resurrection, his ascent to heaven--all point
to the fact that he was no ordinary leader.
Hundreds of years before Jesus' birth,
prophets predicted his coming. The Old
Testament, written by many people over a
period of 1,500 years, contains more than 300
such prophecies. All of these details came
true, including his miraculous birth, his
sinless life, his many miracles, his death and
his resurrection.
By his own account, Jesus claimed he had
the power to forgive sins, to cast out demons,
and to determine people's eternal destiny. He
even declared he himself was God!
Declaring that he was God so angered the
religious and political leaders of his day
that they had him crucified. They buried him
in a borrowed grave, and three days later, he
rose from the dead.
The resurrection of Jesus is what makes
Christianity unique. In fact, the validity of
Christianity hinges on the proof of the
resurrection of Jesus. If the resurrection
never took place, then the Christian faith is
based on a lie and people have no true hope
for life after they die. But if it is true,
then we can do nothing else but accept Jesus
as Savior and Lord and receive his gift of
love and forgiveness.
Throughout the centuries, most great
scholars who have considered the proofs of the
resurrection have believed, and still believe
that Jesus is alive.
Who is Jesus of Nazareth to you?
Your life on this earth and for all of
eternity is affected by your answer to
this question. Find out how you can get to
know Jesus Christ personally and discover what
provisions he has made for you to live with
him forever.
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