Resurrection Sunday is a time to rejoice! Jesus paid a debt for us that no one else could ever pay so that we could be in heaven with Him for eternity. God gave the perfect sacrifice, His only Son, and if we believe in Him, then we will be forgiven and saved from our sins.
To be saved, you must believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross for everyone's sins, including your own, and receive Him as your personal Savior so that one day you can be with our heavenly Father. If you believe Jesus died on the cross to save you from your sin, you will also need to admit you are a sinner – as we all are. Romans 3:23 (NASB1995) says, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." If you have never confessed your sin and belief in Christ, take time to do it right now. Jesus is the only way to be saved from your sins and receive eternal life.
Nails were not what held Jesus to the cross. Jesus had the power to come down from that cross, but He knew this was what had to be done for His believers to be saved. He died on the cross for you and me because of His love for us. He loved us that much! "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life" (John 3:16).
On the third day, He rose from the dead. This is the good news that Christians celebrate: His resurrection! He is alive! And one day, our Savior will return. He sets us free from our sins! "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me'" (John 14:6).
The birth of Jesus is wonderful, but the resurrection is even more exciting. It is the finale of the Christmas story. Jesus accomplished what He came for. Jesus' last words before dying on the cross are documented in John 19:30: "Therefore when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, 'It is finished!' And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit."
Jesus knew that all was completed, and that Scripture would be fulfilled. To suggest that more needs to be done to earn your way to heaven is the same as saying Jesus died for nothing. "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast" (Ephesians 2:8-9).
If you know of someone who is not saved, please pass this on to them. Share the greatest gift of all with that person: a relationship with Jesus Christ and eternal life. Also, share this with your brothers and sisters in Christ, so they may use it to share with others. God commands that we share the gospel with others. We need to help one another become passionate followers of Jesus Christ.
Have a meaningful and blessed Resurrection Sunday, and keep sharing the good news!
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