The Risen Savior

The scriptures have a lot to say concerning the resurrection of Jesus. Besides the Gospel accounts, the book of Acts contains numerous references to the resurrection. Whether it was the preaching of Peter or the sermons of Paul, each has references to the resurrected Christ. In I Corinthians a whole chapter is dedicated to the resurrection. Whereas it was Jesus’ death on the cross that atoned for our sins, it was the resurrection that gave testimony that God the Father accepted the offering of His Son for our sins. Romans 4:25 states “Who was delivered for our offences and was raised again for our justification.” The resurrection is an essential part of the Gospel message. Romans 10:9 says that “if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” Someone has said that a dead savior cannot save anyone. Let us as Christians rejoice that we serve a living Savior not just on Easter Sunday, but every day.