Content on Mark 16:1–2

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  1. Resurrection, Christ’s

    The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the very foundation of Christianity. If the Lord was not raised, the religion of Christ is a hoax (cf. 1 Cor. 15:4; 14-19). The Savior's resurrection was foretold by the prophets (Psa. 16:8ff), and promised by Jesus himself (Jn. 2:19-22; Mt. 12:39...

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  2. First Day Of The Week

    This phrase appears eight times in the New Testament. It is the ancient term for what modern society calls "Sunday." The significance of this day is readily apparent in the following cases: • It was the day on which Christ was raised from the dead (Mt. 28:1; Mk. 16:2, 9; Lk. 24:1; Jn. 20:1). • Th...

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  3. Communion

    "Communion" is a term applied to the Lord's Supper because of its usage in 1 Corinthians 10:16. This act of worship emphasizes the fellowship (koinonia — sharing, participation) we enjoy with Christ when we partake of the sacred elements (cf. "with you" in Mt. 26:29). The communion involves two e...

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  4. The Lord’s Day

    Article by Wayne Jackson

  5. What About a Saturday night Observance of the Lord’s Supper?

    Is a Saturday-night observance of the Lord’s Supper just as good as observing it on the Lord’s Day?

    Article by Wayne Jackson

  6. The Sweet Fragrance of a Subtle Argument

    After Christ was taken down from the cross, Nicodemas, a disciple, brought spices to scatter within the folds of the Lord’s burial wrappings. Certain women also came to the tomb on that Sunday morning, intending to anoint the crucified corpse. What evidence do these accounts subtly supply? Consid...

    Article by Wayne Jackson

  7. The Weekly Observance of the Lord’s Supper

    Does the New Testament authorize the observance of each-Sunday communion? Is communion restricted to Sunday?

    Article by Wayne Jackson

  8. Examining the Four Gospels

    Why are there four gospel accounts that cover so much of the same material? Are the records harmonious or do they conflict?

    Article by Wayne Jackson

  9. Was Christ Raised from the Dead on Sunday or Saturday?

    There are three important reasons this language does not mean Jesus was raised from the grave on Saturday. Compare the Witness Testimony The first thing we need to do is compare the Gospel accounts. When we do, we find that the other Gospel accounts clearly show that this visit occurred on the fi...

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