He Is Risen (The Gospel in Three Days — Part 3: Easter Sunday)

 

The Turning Point of History

Easter Sunday is not simply the conclusion of the story that began on Good Friday. It is the turning point of all history. The cross revealed the cost of sin and the depth of God’s justice, but the resurrection reveals the power of God and the certainty of salvation. When the women came to the tomb in Luke 24, they expected to find a body. Instead, they were met with a declaration that changes everything: “He is not here, but has risen.” This is not symbolic language or spiritual metaphor. The resurrection is a real, historical event. The tomb is empty, not because Jesus’ followers imagined it, but because He truly rose from the dead.

The Vindication of the Son

The resurrection is the Father’s public declaration that the work of Christ is accepted. On the cross, Jesus bore the full weight of sin and judgment. In the resurrection, God confirms that the payment has been made in full. Romans 1:4 tells us that Jesus was “declared to be the Son of God in power… by his resurrection from the dead.” The resurrection is not merely a miracle; it is a statement. It declares that Jesus is who He claimed to be and that His work has accomplished exactly what it was intended to do. The cross and the resurrection cannot be separated. One pays for sin, and the other confirms that the payment is complete.

The Defeat of Death

Death is the great enemy that stands over every human life. It is the unavoidable consequence of sin and the final expression of its power. But in the resurrection of Christ, death is not merely delayed or softened. It is defeated. 1 Corinthians 15 declares, “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” The resurrection does not deny the reality of death, but it removes its ultimate authority. For those who are in Christ, death is no longer the end. It has been transformed from a final judgment into a doorway into eternal life.

Union with Christ

The resurrection is not only something that happened to Christ; it is something that defines those who belong to Him. Believers are united to Christ in both His death and His resurrection. Romans 6 teaches that we have been buried with Him in death and raised to walk in newness of life. This means that the resurrection is not only a future hope, but a present reality. The same power that raised Christ from the dead is at work in those who trust in Him. Salvation is not merely forgiveness of sin; it is transformation of life.

Living in the Power of the Resurrection

Easter is not just about what happens after we die. It is about how we live now. Because Christ is risen, sin no longer has the same authority over those who belong to Him. The resurrection calls believers to live differently, not in their own strength, but in the power of Christ. This is the beginning of sanctification, the ongoing work of God shaping His people into the image of His Son. The Christian life is not about earning salvation, but about living in light of what has already been accomplished.

The Hope That Cannot Be Shaken

The resurrection provides a hope that is not dependent on circumstances, emotions, or human effort. It is grounded in a historical reality and secured by the power of God. If Christ has truly been raised from the dead, then everything He said is true. Sin has been dealt with. Death has been defeated. Eternal life is certain for those who trust in Him. This is why Christianity stands or falls on the resurrection. Without it, there is no hope. With it, there is nothing that can ultimately overcome those who belong to Christ.

Final Reflection

Easter Sunday brings the story to its completion, but it also opens the door to a new beginning. The King who entered Jerusalem, the Savior who died on the cross, now stands victorious over death. The question is no longer whether Christ has done enough. The question is whether we will believe it. The resurrection calls for a response, not of passive acknowledgment, but of faith. If He is risen, then He is Lord. And if He is Lord, then our lives belong to Him.


Rooted in Jesus Grace,

Mara Wellspring 

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