Do Your Research

After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive.  Acts 1:3  NIV


     There are a lot of fantastic stories on the internet.  These often come to us in our email from a shocked friend who tells us to send the story on to warn others about something horrendous that is going to happen if people are unaware.

     What frightens me most is not the stories themselves; but, that Christians send them on without checking them out.  I believe, strongly, that our credibility -- our very Christian witness -- is compromised when we fall for, and pass along these urban legends.  Whenever one comes to me, I check it out on a website devoted to finding out the truth about these stories.  Most of the time they are false.  Occasionally, I am surprised and a story turns out to be true.
   
     Jesus didn't expect his followers to believe that he had come back from the dead without giving them many convincing proofs that he was, indeed alive.  He spent time with them.  He ate with them.  He taught them.  His own mother was among the people who spent time with him.  (Acts 1:14)

     The man who wrote the book of Acts, Luke, was a doctor.  His goal was to write out an accurate history of the things that had happened during, and as a result of, the life of Jesus.  He did his research.

     Is there something about the Christian life that doesn't make sense to you?  Do your research.  Read the Bible.  Ask other Christians about your question. Ask God -- Pray.  There is no question too hard for God.  He is not threatened by your questions.  He gave many convincing proofs of his resurrection.  Jesus wants you to believe the true gospel.  Do your research.