When Jesus rose from the dead he proved that we are now reconciled with God, if we choose to believe in his sacrifice. After being severely beaten, crucified, had a spear thrust into his side to make sure that he was dead, and then left to rot in a tomb for a day and a half, he suddenly came alive again on his own, accompanied by an earthquake and the appearance of angels in a blaze of light. Dramatic, to say the least! This was the man who was also the Son of God and his resurrection proved that he had been successful two days previously when he had been cruelly killed on a cross. Yes! He had defeated the devil and the powers of evil were now on the back foot, with nothing but a rearguard action left to fight. Sin and death were conquered. The way was open for humans to have a personal relationship with God and live with him forever. Death was no longer something to be feared by those who commit their lives to him. All our sin and shame, failings and guilt had been taken upon Jesus on the cross and when he came alive it was confirmed that they had all been dealt with.
When Jesus died he took upon himself the punishment that we deserved for the way that we've lived our lives - eternal separation from God.
When Jesus died he reconciled us for the offence that we had caused God by disobeying him.
When Jesus died he ransomed us from the Kingdom of Darkness, where our citizenship lay because of our sin.
When Jesus died he took away your guilt and mine and separated us from our sin.
When Jesus rose from the dead he proved that death could not hold him and the punishment had been accepted; we no longer need to suffer eternity in Hell, if we choose to believe in his sacrifice.
When Jesus rose from the dead he proved that we are now reconciled with God, if we choose to believe in his sacrifice.
When Jesus rose from the dead he proved that we are now free from the Kingdom of Darkness and have been transferred to the Kingdom of Light, if we choose to accept his sacrifice.
When Jesus rose from the dead he proved that there is now no condemnation for us whatsoever, if we choose to believe in his sacrifice.
Today, if you choose to believe in Jesus' sacrifice you can join those who already are members of the Kingdom of Heaven, and have a personal relationship with the King of Kings who made Heaven and Earth, and a certain hope of eternal life with God, living free from guilt as a disciple of Jesus. It isn't too good to be true; it's too good to ignore. Find out more here.
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