Why Easter is important for the 3:16 CHOICE?

The resurrection of Jesus Christ stands as the cornerstone of the Christian faith and holds profound significance for believers worldwide. Here are several reasons why the resurrection is considered vitally important:

The resurrection authenticates Jesus' identity as the Son of God and validates his claims to be the Messiah—the long-awaited Savior promised in the Old Testament. By rising from the dead, Jesus demonstrated his power over sin, death, and the forces of darkness, affirming that he is indeed the divine Son of God.

Through his resurrection, Jesus conquered the power of death and sin, offering redemption and eternal life to all who believe in him. The apostle Paul declares in 1 Corinthians 15:17, "And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins." The resurrection ensures that believers are no longer enslaved to sin but are set free to live in righteousness and fellowship with God.

The resurrection provides believers with the assurance of their own resurrection and eternal life. As Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 15:20, "But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep." Just as Jesus was raised from the dead, so too will believers experience resurrection and share in his victory over death.

The resurrection serves as the foundation of Christian hope, providing assurance that death is not the end but a doorway to new life in Christ. As the apostle Peter writes in 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." Believers find hope and comfort in the promise of resurrection and the eternal inheritance awaiting them in heaven.

The resurrection fulfills numerous Old Testament prophecies and promises concerning the Messiah's victory over death. Jesus' resurrection demonstrates God's faithfulness to his word and underscores the continuity between the Old and New Testaments. It affirms that God's redemptive plan, initiated in the Old Testament, reaches its climax in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The resurrection empowers believers to live transformed lives empowered by the Holy Spirit. As Paul writes in Romans 6:4, "We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life." The resurrection enables believers to walk in newness of life, empowered by the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead.

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is of vital importance to the Christian faith. It validates Jesus' identity, secures believers' salvation, provides hope for the future, confirms God's promises, and empowers believers for Christian living. Without the resurrection, Christianity itself would lose its foundation and its message would lose its power.

Therefore it can be seen that Easter should be viewed as the most important holiday for all Christians. EVERYONE, You, me, your coworkers, your friends, that person down the street, the organist and pianist. Every single Christian should view Easter as the most important event of the year. 

So this Easter, instead of just accepting it as another day, instead of just welcoming the break from the work week, recognize Easter for what it is and celebrate accordingly. The truth of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This weekend remember the true meaning of Easter, the truth behind Christianity, and thank God for sending His son to die for our sins so that we may have eternal life in Him!