Easter

The resurrection of Jesus is the foundational event of the Christian Faith. In the resurrection, the truth of who Jesus is, is declared. The Apostle Paul wrote concerning Jesus, "who as to his human nature was a descendant of David, and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by his resurrection from the dead." (Rom 1:3–4) When the Gospel of Jesus Christ was proclaimed by Paul and the other apostles, so closely were Jesus and his resurrection tied together that some thought they were proclaiming two gods - Jesus and Anastasis (Greek for resurrection). (Acts 17:18) When they learnt that "Anastasis" was the event of the bodily resurrection of Jesus, many scoffed, though some believed. Perhaps many don't scoff today, but many remove the power (and offense) of the resurrection by turning it into a metaphor. Resurrection becomes any form of positive change or renewal. This devalues the resurrection of Jesus. For the apostles, it is a unique event, happening only to Jesus, but also foreshadowing the future of those who put their trust in him. (1Cor 15:20) Christ is risen! Hallelujah!