Acts 1:3: The Proof of the Resurrection

Introduction: Acts 1:3, ‘He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.’  Luke the author of Acts wrote two books to a Christian named Theophilus, the gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.  In the opening of the book of Acts here Luke is reflecting on the gospel account of Christ’s resurrection and appearances to the disciples.  I want to draw your attention to Luke’s language, ‘by many proofs.’  Luke is saying that Jesus presented Himself and proved the truth of...

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