Tell-All (2 Peter 1:16)

What is the real story behind Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme? What is the truth behind the assassination of President Kennedy? There is no shortage of tell-all books, written by insiders and other pundits. The 2024 election is still fresh, less than a month old, but already, there are books in the works. Biden’s abdication. Harris’ failed presidential bid. Trump’s expansion of his voter base. Throughout history, tell-all books have been written about all major news events. 

What about the Bible? Throughout history, the Resurrection has had as many believers as detractors. Tell-all books? Look on the bookshelves of any bookstore, library, or online book retailer and they are replete with scholarly discussions espousing their viewpoints. If one had any background for the event, it would be easy to be swayed by the prevailing sentiments of others. Like the 2024 election, most have already decided their version of the event, regardless of whether it is true. The Resurrection does not allow one to take such liberties. It either occurred or didn’t. There is no middle ground, no ambiguity. Thus, how can one know the truth?

There is one tell-all book that supersedes all others. It is the Bible, written by God. It reveals why the universe was created. It explains why we were created. It describes the tragic events that led to evil and suffering. Most importantly, God gives us hope for a better life because of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. 

God’s Word is sealed with the power of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Over five hundred witnesses, including the Apostle Peter, who wrote the above-cited verse, saw Him in bodily form. Many were martyred because of their unshakeable faith and witness. Perhaps the most compelling argument was written by former Watergate conspirator and later Christian-turned-prison minister, Charles Colson. “I know the resurrection is a fact, and Watergate proved it to me. How? Because 12 men testified they had seen Jesus raised from the dead, then they proclaimed that truth for 40 years, never once denying it. Every one was beaten, tortured, stoned and put in prison. They would not have endured that if it weren’t true. Watergate embroiled 12 of the most powerful men in the world-and they couldn’t keep a lie for three weeks. You’re telling me 12 apostles could keep a lie for 40 years? Absolutely impossible.”

For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 

2 Peter 1:16 (ESV)

God’s Word is the most searing tell-all revelation of our lives. Everything we need to know about why we were created and exist is here. Read it. Meditate on it. Believe it!

Amen!

Love and trust in the Lord; seek His will in your life.