Christianity did not die because of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It lives because of His resurrection. This is a truth that captures the whole of the Christian faith. This is the great distinction of religion and reality: God in the flesh has come to live in His people. Such a discovery, however, appears to be a one-way proposition.

Can His church, the Body of Christ, respond to the call of a bride prepared? Will Christ find faith in a glorious church without spot or wrinkle or any such thing? The answers from His church must be forthcoming before He answers with His coming. Christ does not just transition us. He changes us--and the change comes from Him, abiding in our hearts with the power of a choice.

If there were full realization that having Christ is relationship and not religion, the world would not know tragedies such as addictions and suicides. First John 3 notes, "See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so, we are." The simplicity of God through His Son Christ Jesus, bestowing an unconditional love upon us, will provide to all a complete overwhelming belief in something never realized before. This is the universal truth of the Christ. This is not the Christ of history or philosophical bent or scientific observation. This is the Christ of the cross.

Can anyone among us say we are ready for His coming?