Tag: death and resurrection

Jesus Christ's death and resurrection is the foundation of the Christian faith. Without the resurrection, the belief in God's saving grace through Jesus is destroyed. When Jesus rose from the dead, he confirmed his identity as the Son of God and his work of atonement, redemption, reconciliation, and salvation. The resurrection was a real, literal, physical raising of Jesus’ body from the dead. This event has been very well documented in the Bible. Here are some of the scriptures supporting the occurrence: Matthew 28 Mark 16 Luke 24 John 20 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 1 Corinthians 15:14-21 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 Romans 1:3-4 Romans 6:3-11 2 Timothy 2:8 Ephesians 4:8-10 Job 19:25-26 Colossians 2:12-15 Moreover, this is the reason why Christians celebrate Easter. The beautiful, historical account we find in the Bible means we can be saved by the grace of Jesus Christ. Easter is why Jesus became a man. He suffered like no other human being. I am excited to think of the Son of God’s sacrifice for me. It is a sacrifice that he made for you also, and for every person in this world, from its creation to the end of time. The entire purpose of humanity is consummated in this act of supreme love – of taking my place on a filthy cross to die like a vile criminal, to be resurrected in glory and to give me peace forever. This love is wonderful. Priceless! It cannot be sold or bought. It is received by faith and by grace.