What Does The Resurrection Mean?

It Means...

1. Jesus is who he claimed to be.

"I am the Resurrection and the Life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies." - John 11:25(NIV)

"I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one can get to God the Father, except by means of me!" - John 14:6 (LB)

2. Jesus has the power he claimed to have.

"All power in heaven and earth is given to me." - Matthew 28:18 (Ph)

"No one takes my life from me. I have the power to lay it down and I have the power to take it up again!" - John 10:18 (Ph)

3. Jesus does what he promises to do.

"They will mock...and flog...and kill me; but after three days I will come back to life again." - Mark 10:34 (LB)

"The angel said, ‘Don't be frightened! I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified, but he isn't here! He has come back to life again just as he said he would.'" - Matthew 28:5-6 (LB)

Why Does The Resurrection Matter?

Because Now...

1. My past can be forgiven.

"He has forgiven all our sins...and cancelled every record of the debt we owed; Christ has done away with it by nailing it to the cross." - Colossians 3:14 (JB)

"There is no condemnation awaiting those who belong to Christ." - Romans 8:1 (LB)

2. My present problems can be managed.

"How incredibly great is His power to help those who believe in Him...the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead!" - Ephesians 1:20 (LB)

"I am ready for anything through the strength of Christ who lives in me." - Philippians 4:13 (Ph)

3. My future can be secured.

"This is the way to have eternal life - by knowing the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one he sent to earth!" - John 17:3 (LB)

"We have been born again into a life full of hope through Christ's rising from the dead." - 1 Peter 1:3

"Bring us back to you, God - we're ready to come back. Give us a fresh start!" - Lamentations 5:21 (MSG)

Dear God, I want a fresh start today. I'd like more clarity and confidence, but most of all, I want a new connection to You. I'm tired of the emptiness and hollow existence. I want to experience real peace and fulfillment. I am so thankful that You loved me enough to send Your Son, Jesus, to die so that I could be forgiven. Help me to understand it more. Jesus, as best as I know how, I want to get to know You and I want to learn to love and trust You. I ask for your forgiveness and I invite You to be the manager of my life from this moment forward.

Thank You. Amen

"When someone becomes a Christian, he becomes a brand new person inside. He is not the same anymore. A new life has begun!" - 2 Corinthians 5:17 (LB)