Easter is empty if you don’t understand what Jesus’ death and resurrection mean. Two thousand years ago, society punished more crimes and disapproved of more sins than today. So it makes sense that people of yesteryear understood more than today’s generation about payment for debt and why Jesus died.
Nowadays, government “bailouts,” no-fault divorce, “secret” abortions, white lies, “acceptable” sins, bankruptcy, throw-away relationships, easy credit, and us saying “It’s OK” instead of “I forgive you” makes us insensitive to sin and its consequences. Except for traffic tickets and credit card fees, being personally penalized for something can almost seems foreign.
Yet the Bible makes it clear that the only way to experience eternal life is to a) trust in Jesus’ death as the only sacrifice for your sin, b) acknowledge that Jesus’ resurrection from the grave demonstrated His power over death for all who trust in Him, and c) repent in your heart from your own sinful motivations and acts, giving your life fully to Him. This is the true meaning of Easter, known to many believers as Resurrection Day. It’s a joyful thing to know you’ve been saved.
If you want to better understand why Jesus died, I recommend your view this 4-min video. It makes so understandable the sin debt Jesus paid for all who truly trust in Him and love Him by obeying Him. Happy Resurrection Day!
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