The Significance Of The Resurrection: 21 Reasons

My beloved, today we celebrate our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who has risen from the dead 2000 years ago. 

"He has risen! He has risen, indeed!"

This is a very significant day - not simply just for Christians - for Christ. The entire Bible points to this important moment. The Old Testament forth-tell this event. The New Testament (after the Gospels) points back to this event, and points toward the future hope that Christians have with Christ. 

I'm going to provide a list of verses and reasons (not exhaustive) that shows why this day is significant.
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What Is The Significance?
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The Significance Of The Resurrection Is That:

1. The Faith Of The Saints Is Not Futile (1 Corinthians 15:17)
2. The Faith Of The Saints Is Real (1 Corinthians 15:14)
3. There Is Forgiveness of Sin (1 Corinthians 15:17)
4. True Followers Of Jesus Christ Are Not False Witnesses (1 Corinthians 15:15)
5. The Saints Can Have Hope (1 Corinthians 15:18-19)
6. The Saints Will Be United With Christ In A Resurrection Like His (Romans 6:5; 2 Corinthians 4:14)
7. The Saints Are Made Alive By God Together With Christ (Ephesians 2:4-5)
8. Whether dead in Christ Or Alive At His Coming, The Saints Will Receive A Glorified Bodies. (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)
9. The Saints Will Avoid The Future Wrath (1 Thessalonians 1:10)
10. The Saints Have A Good News To Proclaim To The World (Acts; Matthew 28:28-20)
11. Christ's Resurrection Was Physical (Luke 24:36-43)
12. Christ's Prophecy Has Been Fulfilled (Luke 18:13)
13. Christ Poured Out The Holy Spirit (Acts 2:32-33)
14. Christ Is Victorious Over Sin and Death (1 Corinthians 15:56)
15. Christ Will Never Die Again (Romans 6:9)
16. Death Will Be Completely Defeated (1 Corinthians 15:26; Revelations 20:14)
17. Satan Is Crushed And Will Be In The Lake Of Fire Along With His Followers (Genesis 3:15; Romans 16:20; 1 John 3:8; Hebrews 2:14; Colossians 2:15; Revelations 20:7-15)
18. Christ Is Glorified And Highly Exalted (Philippians 2:9-11)
19. Christ Is Seated At The Right Hand Of The Father (Ephesians 1:20; Acts 2:33)
20. Christ Will Make All Things New (Revelations 21:5)
21. Christ Will Get His Bride (Ephesians 5:25-27; Revelations 19:6-10)

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SONGS
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This day needs to be celebrated with joyful singing for our triumphal Lord and Savior! 

• Christ the Lord is Risen Today (Good Hymn)
• Happy Day
• Mighty To Save
• Because He Lives
• My Redeemer Lives
• All Hail The Power Of Jesus Name
• Crown Him With Many Crowns

Reflection Questions For The Easter Weekend

As we are approaching the Easter weekend, I highly encourage us to reflect on questions regarding the person and work of Jesus (death and resurrection) whether if you are doing a personal devotion or in a small group or seeking. I separated the questions into two categories: Theological, and Personal Application. 

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Theological
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1. What is the Gospel - the Good News?
2. Regarding salvation, was it necessary for Jesus to die in order for people's sin to be forgiven? 
3. Explain what redemption is. How does redemption connect to Expiation, Propiation, Reconciliation, Ransom, Justification and Atonement? 
4. How was Jesus the perfect sacrifice?
5. What is "Penal Substitutionary Atonement", and how was that accomplish through Jesus?
6. There is a profound question, I think, by Anselm: Why did God become man? Check out this website for more questions.
7. What does Jesus' resurrection mean? Why is this so significant?
8. How does the resurrection speak to our eternal life in Christ?

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Personal Application
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1. We are saved and made right with God only because of Jesus, not our good deeds. Do you believe that Jesus' death and resurrection were enough to pay for your sins? 
2. Was it fair for Jesus to pay for your sins?
3. What is grace? Do you struggle to understand God's love for you? How should it affect our daily lives?
4. People attempted to explain away the resurrection. Why is that? What is the most compelling evidence of the resurrection?
5. In what ways does the resurrection give you hope and change the way you live?

Passion Week

I'm very excited for this Sunday because we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We celebrate not just the fact that He defeated Satan, sin and death in victory through His death and resurrection, but that ultimately He's alive to show the world that He is God! On a personal note, we can't completely celebrate Easter without understanding the depth and seriousness of our sins. Jesus took upon the sin of the world as he was hung on the cross.

"He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed." (1 Peter 2:24)

I highly encourage you and myself to make this week all about Jesus (it should be every single of moment of our lives as Christians). Whatever that is distracting you, whether if it's videogame, drama, schoolwork, or the business of life, I encourage you to set those aside and be alone with God and reflect upon the cross.

Here is a song (hymn) that's not very well-recognized, but I hope you'll be encouraged: