The Meaning of Easter

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the triumphant conclusion to God's great work of redemption. It is the center of the Christian hope for it removes the fear of death and promises all the blessings of new life in Christ. Therefore whoever trusts in Jesus Christ, Easter means...

Life - Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. John 11:25

"I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10

Peace - Jesus promised: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27

Joy - The Bible says, "The kingdom of God is...joy." Romans 14:17

"You fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand." Psalm 16:11

Hope - For the Christian is waiting for "the blessed hope - the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ" when He comes again. Titus 2:13

Easter can, and should mean all this to you, for Jesus our Lord was raised "from the dead. He was delivered over death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification." Romans 4:24-25

To have new life in Christ and to experience peace, joy, and hope you need to believe in the finished work of Christ on the cross. The Bible explains clearly that Jesus died on the cross to pay for our sins. He was buried and then raised from the dead to give new life to those who believe in Him.

Will you now place your trust in Jesus Christ and receive Him as your personal Savior?

Dear God, I know that I am a sinner. I believe that Jesus died for my sins and that He rose from the dead. I now trust in Him to forgive my sins and to give me everlasting life. Amen.

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"Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren."

--1 John 3:16

"When you are arguing against Him [God], you are arguing against the very power that makes you able to argue at all."

--C.S. Lewis

MOTIVATING VERSE:

"But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord."

--James 1:6-7

PRAYER QUOTE:

"Prayer is the breath of the new creature."

--Richard Baxter

MOTIVATING VERSE:

"But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God."

--Acts 20:24

SOUL-WINNING QUOTE:
"I'd rather have people hate me with the knowledge that I tried to save them."

--Keith Green

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Dwan Abrams was born in St. Peters- burg, Florida. She is the oldest of four children. She has lived in Europe and throughout the United States.

After graduating with honors from King's Academy High School in New Jersey, she served four honorable years in the United States Air Force. While in the Air Force she was recognized as Airman of the Month twice and Personnel Specialist of the Quarter. Due to her outstanding leadership skills, she was promoted early to the rank of Senior Airman.

Dwan is a graduate of the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Prior to becoming a full-time writer and publisher, Dwan worked as a manager for a Fortune 100 company for nearly ten years. She has experience in sales, customer service, and marketing.

The Meaning of Easter

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