1 Corinthians 15:45, So it is written: “The first man Adam became a living being”; the last Adam, a life-giving spirit.
“Jesus was our obedience substitute during his life, our punishment substitute in his death, and our rebirth substitute in his resurrection.” – Adrian Warnock
How could we be made new and brought from spiritual death to life in Christ, if He did not rise from the dead? The resurrection of Christ solidified not only obedience to the will of God, but completion of the will of God for Christ. We often mention the death of Jesus Christ on the cross, but don’t put as much emphasis in His resurrection, when His life is what allows us to live and be born again. His resurrection brought us justification (Romans 4:25). Jesus Christ being raised to life declared victory over physical and spiritual death as well as the power of sin. You now have confidence over death because you hope to a future glory with Him in Heaven – because He rose from the dead, you have assurance that you will too.
Additionally, the Spirit raising Jesus from the dead confirmed His divinity. Whereas Lazarus was raised from the dead by Jesus Christ…Jesus Christ was raised from the dead by God, who through faith in Christ, now dwells in you. I pray you take joy in what Jesus Christ did for you thousands of years ago. As it says in Romans 8:11, “And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.” Because of Christ’s resurrection, you are more than a conqueror!
Dear Father, I believe Christ lived, died and resurrected just for me. Thank You for Your grace and love that has given me an opportunity to have a relationship with You through faith in Your Son, Jesus Christ. I love You. Help me to develop my relationship with You and grow in understanding of who You are. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.
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