2019 Easter Reflection

The events we celebrate at Easter each year are summed up by the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Corinthian Church.

Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said.
He was buried, and
he was raised from the dead on the third day, just as the Scriptures said.
[1 Corinthians 15 : 3 -4 NLT]

Paul gives some insight into God's purpose in these events when writing to the Roman Church.

(Jesus) was surrendered to death because of the offences we had committed, and was raised to life because of the acquittal secured for us.
[Romans 4 : 25 Weymouth]

And who are the 'we' and 'us' that are in focus here?

Christ himself is the means by which our sins are forgiven, and not our sins only, but also the sins of everyone.
[1 John 2 : 2 GNB]

Which Paul sums up in this way, demonstrating the superiority of Jesus (the heavenly man) over Adam (the earthly man).

For just as through Adam all die, so also through Christ all will be made alive again.
[1 Corinthians 15 : 22 Weymouth]

So this Easter let us remember that we are celebrating what Jesus has done for everyone, not just the Church, since Jesus is a successful Saviour, not one who only gets the job partly done.

Have a blessed and celebratory Easter.
Barry