What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have observed and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life ​— ​that life was revealed, and we have seen it and we testify and declare to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us ​— what we have seen and heard we also declare to you, so that you may also have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. We are writing these things so that our joy may be complete. — 1 John 1:1-4 (CSB)

How do we know about the birth, life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Christ? We know because of God’s special revelation, the Bible, his Word.

I am thankful for the Apostle John’s witness he bears for Christ in his Gospel, his letters, and the Revelation. He has told us about what he actually saw, heard, and experienced. He is a faithful witness of Jesus Christ. And he has told us about it under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

We can be sure of what we believe about Jesus. And further, we have the internal witness of the Holy Spirit. Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow!

Prayer: Dear God, thank you for sending your Son, Jesus Christ, to bring salvation for sinners. Thank you for the apostles and prophets who bore witness to your great works of salvation that culminated in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Thank you for the Bible, that tells us of the good news of the Gospel. Please write your Holy Word upon our hearts. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.