Who is God? What is Easter?

Jesus is Seen Alive After His Brutal Execution

Easter celebrates the immense power of God Himself. To believe Jesus Christ rose to life after His violent crucifixion is to believe in a magnificent and omnipotent God. If God exists, and if He created the universe, He has authority and the power to breathe new life into lifeless things. If He does not have this power, He is not a God who is worthy of our worship. Only God who created life in the first place can revive it. Only He could reverse the hideousness of Jesus' death.

Christian Believers are Promised Life After Death

Easter is also a celebration of the future resurrection of Christian believers. Unlike every other religion, Christianity alone possesses a founder who transcended death. Jesus Christ graciously offers the free gift of unending life to those who believe in Him. All other religions were invented by men whose fate was the same: the grave and a tombstone.

Jesus Christ is Still Alive in Heaven Today

Christians are unique in their belief that God visited earth as the man, Jesus Christ. Falsely accused and undeserving, Jesus willingly accepted capital punishment on behalf of imperfect, sinful human beings. Substituting Himself in our place, Jesus Christ was crucified, and then rose to life on the third day after his death. Clothed with a glorified immortal body, Jesus Christ is still alive today; after appearing to many witnesses, His followers watched as He ascended to the sky and then disappeared into heaven.

Jesus Christ Will Return To Earth

Christians believe that teachings found in the Bible were inspired by God; it is our foundational source of information about Him. Surprisingly, the Scriptures promise the return of Jesus Christ to earth—at the end of history as we now know it. On that amazing day, believers in Jesus who have already died will rise from their graves alive and immortal. Those who are still living will be instantly transformed and given brand new, glorified bodies. It’s an exciting hope!

Jesus Christ Died So We Can Live Forever

So what is Easter? And why is the resurrection of Jesus Christ so important? It proves that God is sovereign and He alone has the power to give life to the dead. It demonstrated that God the Holy One accepted Jesus’ perfect and selfless sacrifice on behalf of imperfect, sinful human beings. It guarantees that those who believe in Jesus Christ will not remain dead, but will be alive again to enjoy His loving presence forever.

"...if you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." (Book of Romans chapter 10, verse 9. New International Version of the Bible.)

Your Personal Invitation

Would you like to accept God’s gracious gift of everlasting life through Jesus Christ today? If so, please click here. For more information about the significance of Easter to Christians click here. Scroll down to find answers to questions like, "How Can You Prove Christ’s Resurrection?" and "Why Did Jesus Have To Die?"

Related: 40 Objections to Christianity

"I believe all religions are true and that you can’t say one is superior. Besides, good people go to heaven. So, who needs Christianity?" Discover more here.

What's on your heart today?

Note: Perhaps you have already confessed the Lordship of Jesus Christ, and you have placed your trust in His resurrection promises. If so, please pray for those you know who have not done so yet.

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