The meaning of Easter

To the world it means the perfect plan of salvation has been provided ...

"I declare unto you the Gospel ... that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures; and that he was buried, and that He was raised to life three days laster, as written in the Scriptures" 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

"But God has shown us how much he loves us - it was while we were still sinners that Christ died for us". Romans 5:8

To God it means that He is satisfied with the work of his Son ...

" For Christ died for sins once and for all, a good man on behalf of sinners, in order to lead you to God. He was put to death physically, but made alive spiritually". 1 Peter 3:18

To the believer it is the promise of everlasting life ...

Jesus promises, Because I live, you shall live also." John 14:19

"Those who hear my words and believe in him who sent me have eternal life. They will not be judged, but have already passed from death to life". John 5:24

To you it is a challenge to believe ....

"Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me will live, even though they die". John 11:25

"If you confess that Jesus is Lord and believe that God raised him from death, you will be saved" Romans 10:9

You can know the true meaning of Easter in you life today by taking these steps:

1. Recognize that without Christ you are seperated from God. In honest repentance admit your need to be saved. "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23)

2. Realize that God loves you, and believe that Jesus Christ died for your sins: "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that who ever believes in him, shall not perish, but have everlasting life" (John 3:16)

3. Receive the risen Christ into your life by faith, and trust him as your savior: "Some however, did receive him and believed in him; so he gave them the right to become God's children" (John 1:12)

Have a Happy Resurrection Day !!!!!!