The Promise Of The Resurrection
“Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet was without sin.”
(Hebrews 4:14-15)
Suppose Jesus Christ had not risen from the dead. Our assurance about our life and our existence beyond death would be gone. God knew we would wonder about this, which is why He led the apostle Paul to answer the question, “What if Jesus had not been resurrected?”
Paul said that our faith would have no foundation without the resurrection. The time we spend reading Scripture and talking to people about spiritual matters would be wasted. Even worse, we would still be in our sins.
The power of the resurrection has affected every believer. Because Jesus Christ is risen, we have confidence that our God is alive. Jesus Christ came to reveal the Father, and His resurrection is proof of the reality of almighty God.
Of course, Jesus’ work did not end with His resurrection. The Bible clearly says that He took His place at the right hand of God to act as our intercessor. Also, He is preparing a place for us in heaven.
That Jesus rose and lives to intercede for us is not something we believe simply because we’ve heard it often. Instead, we have confidence because of our personal, life – transforming experience of Christ.
Every other religion bases forgiveness on good works and good behavior, but no one can maintain that personal righteousness over time. Our own power would never suffice; Christians are free of sin and guilt because Christ rose from the dead. His resurrection validates everything He said. Because He conquered death, we, too, can be sure of victory over the grave.
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