What is the real meaning behind Easter?
the Resurrection of Jesus
In commemorating the Resurrection of Jesus, Easter also celebrates the defeat of death and the hope of salvation. Christian tradition holds that the sins of humanity were paid for by the death of Jesus and that his Resurrection represents the anticipation believers can have in their own resurrection.
What the Bible Says About Easter?
” 1 Peter 1:3: “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” 1 Corinthians 15:21: “For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man.”
How does Easter relate to Jesus?
Easter is the most important Christian festival of the years – it’s when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Bible says that Christ died on the cross on a day called Good Friday. According to the Bible, Jesus was then resurrected and came back to life on Easter Sunday.
What Bible says about Easter?
Why is Easter so great?
Easter is so important because all of Christianity revolves around the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. If Jesus did not die for our sins, or if Jesus did not rise again after three days, then the entire hope of Christianity is based upon nothing but lies and falsities.
What can we learn from Easter?
Easter is the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The innocent Son of God suffered a brutal crucifixion that was the climax of a short but remarkable life of commitment to love, truth, justice, humility, mercy, compassion, purity, peace and non-violence.
Where in the Bible does it talk about Jesus resurrection?
After the Sabbath was over, early on the Sunday morning, the women returned to the tomb. A number of unusual events happened when they arrived. There was another earthquake and an angel appeared and rolled away the stone from the entrance to the tomb and sat on it.
What is Jesus death and resurrection?
The Bible says that those who believe in Christ will rise from the dead as he did. Jesus’ resurrection means that we have hope beyond the grave. Death need not be the end. Second, Jesus’ resurrection means that God’s redemption applies to both the spiritual and the physical.
What is the real truth about Easter?
The truth is that Easter has nothing whatsoever to do with the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. We also know that Easter can be as much as three weeks away from the Passover , because the pagan holiday is always set as the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox .
What does Easter really commemorate?
Easter, also called Pascha ( Aramaic, Greek, Latin) or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian festival and holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day after his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD.
What’s so important about Easter?
Easter is the holiday that celebrates and commemorates the central event of the Christian faith: the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after his death. Easter is the oldest Christian holiday and the most important day of the church year. All the Christian movable feasts and the entire liturgical year of worship are arranged around Easter.
What should you remember about Easter?
Easter is more than just eggs and bunnies. Easter is a time to celebrate the amazing resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is a time to remember what he did so that we may have an eternal life with Him in Heaven. During this Easter holiday, and the times to come after, I ask you to keep in mind the real reason for this special holiday.