The Centurion's Conviction

   The Roman Centurion, who supervised the Crucifixion of Jesus was a professional killer. He had executed thousands of people during his career as a Roman military commander. He was an expert torturer, and a blood-letter of notorious acclaim. Historians, such as Josephus and Tacitus give his name as Longimangus.

   Yet, after witnessing the events surrounding the execution of Jesus, (darkness, earthquake, etc.) he finally concluded in his heart, "Truly, this man was the Son of God."

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   He had unwittingly participated in a conspiracy to crucify the literal Son of God. Now, upon reflection, he realized it was too late to undo the deed. He must have thought, "we have actually killed the Son of God, and now there is nothing we can do. Ironically, the Roman Centurion may have not understood what we as Christians know. Jesus epitaph isn't simply that he "WAS" the Son of God." He still "IS" the "SON of GOD."

   While the Roman Centurion and his elite Security detail sat "OUTSIDE" guarding the tomb of Jesus 2000 years ago, making sure nobody stole Jesus body; little did they realize that the real grave robber was already "INSIDE" the tomb! (Oh, death, where is thy sting; grave where is your victory?)

He is not there! He is risen!