But he told him, ‘If they don’t listen to Moses and the prophets, they will not be persuaded if someone rises from the dead.’
So many people would cry foul here. There have been many throughout the years who would claim that if Christ had lived in their day they would have believed. Indeed, many have felt that if Christ had stayed on earth and been an ongoing evidence of his life after death, everyone would convert to Christianity.
But this is simply not so. The Bible helps us to understand, that even if there were a whole host of Christian people, and Christ himself, living here on earth (and living eternally), there would still be a group of folks who would not accept the truth. Thus during the millennial reign there will be those groups, Gog and Magog, that will resist at the end (Revelation 20:8).
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your truth, and Your leading. Without You, we could do nothing but constantly question ourselves. But with Your truth in our lives we have a guide. We can know the truth. Thank You for this comfort! In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.