If sin is not our core problem, the gospel itself – the thing of first importance – is marginalized. The good news that Jesus proclaimed and offered is that there is forgiveness of sins, not through our own attempts to please God but by placing our confidence in Jesus Himself, in His death and resurrection. If sin is not our primary problem, then the gospel of Jesus is no longer the most important event in all of human history.
Edward Welch

Christian Science: Doctrine of ‘Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Christ’

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Christian Science: Doctrine of ‘Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Christ’

    The disciples dear Master would rise again in the spiritual realm of reality, and ascend far above their apprehension. As a reward for his faithfulness, he would disappear to material sense in that change which has since been called the ascension
    Science and Health, p.34
    ‘Jesus’ students, not sufficiently advanced to understand fully their Master’s triumph, did not perform many wonderful works until they was him after his crucifixion and learned that he had not died.’
    Science and Health, p. 45, 46
    His disciples believed Jesus to be dead while he was hidden in the sepulcher, whereas he was alive, demonstrating within the narrow tomb the power of Spirit to overrule mortal, material sense.’
    Science and Health, p. 44

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