Jesus refers to death as sleep and that's a good way for Christians to view death. It's just a nap that you will wake from.
Jesus died to pay the punishment for your sins. And we can trust this because the Biblical authors reported everything just the way they witnessed it.
Pastor Don Moldstad compares the constant reminder of mortality to a "Death Church." We find hope in Jesus' resurrection, which brings us into the "Life Church." Through Christ, death is overcome, offering believers eternal life.
Historically, even non-Christians acknowledge Jesus's existence and empty tomb. 1 Corinthians 15 explains death entered through Adam, our ancestor, but through Christ, a new lineage of life is offered. Believing in Jesus grafts us into this living lineage, ensuring our future resurrection like Christ, the firstfruit.
Arachnophobia, like the fear of death, is common, yet unwarranted for those with faith in Christ. As Paul's words to the Corinthians express, death's sting is negated by Jesus' sacrifice. Believers need not fear death; it's merely a passage to eternal life, a victory and hope through resurrection afforded by faith in Jesus.
Prove to me that Jesus rose from the dead. Can you?
I don't know if we always totally appreciate just how awesome the events of the Bible really were.
He is risen! He is risen indeed! Happy Easter everyone. Today is a good day to go and tell jokes.
Some people have gone to tremendous lengths to build impressive mausoleums or tombs. What makes a tomb great and impressive?
Why does Easter matter? Or to put it another way, what would be missing without Easter?
Sometimes we have bad ideas and we make bad decisions. God had a good idea which was to send Jesus to take your place. Your sins are forgiven. You are at peace with God.
Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed!
