HE DIED ON WEDNESDAY

About the Book

Have you ever heard it said that Jesus died on a Friday and was resurrected early Sunday morning, specifically at sunrise? Most of us have heard this taught and preached, not knowing the conflict in this teaching. "He Died On Wednesday" presents a different perspective on the day Jesus died.

It is Pastor Burford’s belief that the Bible does not contain any conflicts in the original manuscripts. He became troubled when he studied the Bible and came upon certain passages, such as Matthew 12:40 which states, “For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.” Through this passage, it clearly states that the Savior would be in the belly of the earth (dead) for three days and three nights – and yet people are taught to believe of a Friday crucifixion and a Sunday morning resurrection.

The author, however, believes that according to the Scripture, Jesus died on a Wednesday. There is no scripture that says that Jesus died on a Friday and if one considers all passages on this subject matter, none will conflict with a Wednesday Crucifixion date. But there will be conflicts with a Friday date. For Pastor Burford, it is equally important to know not only that Jesus died and was resurrected, but also that He had to die and be resurrected according to the Scripture.

About the Author

Carlton L. Burford was born in Memphis, Tennessee to the parents of Alfred Burford, Sr. and Clara Johnson in November 1955 and is currently married to his loving wife, Bernetta L. Burford. He also has 3 lovely daughters (Tiffany, Tonya and Toya). He attended college at General Motors Institute of Technology and graduated in July 1978 with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering. In November 1978, Pastor Burford was called by God into the gospel ministry and attended Midwestern Baptist College in Pontiac, Michigan and in 1999 received an honorary doctorate of divinity degree from the Great Commission Bible College and Theological University located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He is currently the founder and pastor of the Inner Peace Baptist Church in Franklin, Tennessee.