Rewind Episode 164: Because Christ Has Been Raised You Can Be Too | Imperfect Series

As Christians we celebrate Easter because Easter changes everything. The belief that Jesus truly died, was buried, and then rose again on the first Easter Sunday is the cornerstone of our faith. As Paul says, if Jesus didn’t rise from the dead, then we would be the most pitiable people of all. But because he did rise, we can have confidence that those who place their trust in Jesus for the forgiveness of their sins will also be resurrected to new life. This truth makes Easter a celebration of unparalleled joy and significance.

Sermon Notes:

Five reasons why believing Jesus rose from the dead is crucial: 

• The trustworthiness of the rest of Christian teaching depends on it. 
• The forgiveness of our sins depends on it. 
• Our hope is built on it. 
• It proves that death has been defeated. 
• Since Jesus rose from the dead you can too.