"He is risen" -- Matthew 28
Those three words are at the center of the Christian faith and the celebrated by the holiday known as Easter. What do they really mean on an individual level?
Jesus Christ came to earth to provide atonement for man to God. He lived a perfect life, then fulfilled God's plan by going to the cross and dying in place of all men, by taking their sins upon Himself. Three days later He demonstrated His victory over death through His resurrection. Death now holds no power over us and we can now be justified to God by placing our trust and faith in Jesus Christ.
Christ's death was not an accident. It was part of a larger redemptive story. A plan of love and compassion that God has for all men. For you.
No matter what we've done or where we've been, how large or small the failures to meet God's perfect standard are, the gift of forgiveness of sin and having a right relationship with God is available for all. We can be certain of it because - He is risen.
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