“But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.” 1 Corinthians 15:20-22 Death came into the world like…
“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live” John 11:25 Death is the great equaliser, yet Jesus speaks with authority that defies it. In John 11:25, He declares, “I am the resurrection, and the life…”—a statement that is at…
“Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.” Acts 2:24 Death, seen as the ultimate captor, marks the end of man’s struggle and voice. When Christ was crucified and laid in the tomb, it seemed death claimed the ultimate victory….
“Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.” Hebrews 2:14-15 Bondage…
“And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.” Matthew 28:5-6 The question hung in the air like a fragile hope—Where could He…
“In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;” Ephesians 1:7 Imagine drawing water from an endless ocean—no matter how much is taken, the supply remains untouched. So it is with God’s grace. It does not diminish, it does not run dry, and it is…
“For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;” 1 Corinthians 15:3 Imagine being entrusted with a life-saving cure as a health worker in the midst of a dying community. To keep silent would not just be neglect; it would…
“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us…
“Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins.” Colossians 1:13-14 There is a place every traveller must pass through before reaching a new destination—a transit point. It is not the…