WHY CHRIST DIED AND ROSE AGAIN - Herbert W Armstrong - March 1982

Herbert W Armstrong

It is revealed that Jesus was "Emmanuel" - that is, "God with us" - GOD in the human flesh. Can God die? Was Jesus really dead, or did only his body die? Here is a brief, pointed answer. This is a question that has perplexed millions. It is an enigma that has never been made clear and plain to many minds. Yet the Scriptures give us a clear revelation, in plain, simple words - if we can believe the Scriptures - which is to believe they mean exactly what they say. We read: "Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures" (I Cor. 15:3). "Christ" means "Anointed," or "Messiah"; and while the name Jesus may be used to denote the human man, the title Christ certainly refers to the Divine One the One who was GOD with us. This scripture says he died, and was buried. And it was he - the CHRIST - the Divine One - who ROSE FROM THE DEAD. - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library