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The Resurrection As many think about and celebrate the resurrection of Christ, what does it mean to us? |
The Resurrection
As many think about and celebrate the resurrection of Christ, what does it mean to us?
- Hope—A Risen Savior; A Savior that loved us enough to give His life for us (John 15:13; Rom. 5:8-10; Matt. 26:28); a Savior that rose again (Luke 24:5-7; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4); a Savior that is commemorated weekly, not once or twice a year (1 Cor. 11:23-25; Acts 20:7).
- Anticipation—He’s Coming Again For His People; In Him, I have hope of eternal life (1 Pet 1:3ff) because He is coming again (1 Cor. 11:26; Acts 24:15). His resurrection assures us of our own (1 Cor. 15:20, 57), but we must remember this anticipation is only for the faithful (John 5:28-29; Matt. 25:46; 2 Thess. 1:6-10; Heb. 5:9).
- Change—A Transformed Life; His resurrection ought to remind me my life is to be altered (Gal. 2:20; Col. 3:2-3; Phil. 2:5; Romans 6). Indeed, I am to live a trans-formed life in the service of God (Rom. 12:1-2), a life of humble service (Rom. 12:3-8), a life that follows His ways (Rom. 12:9-21), a life of submission (Rom. 13:1-7), a life of love toward others (Rom. 13:8-10), a life that walks in His ways (Rom. 13:11-14). How sad that many make elaborate preparations for “Easter” but forget to examine their spiritual lives!
