Therefore, you can live in confidence’” (page 59). I’m satisfied with my Son’s death on the cross in your place to wipe away all your sin. But the resurrection confirmed Jesus’ words: ‘It is finished.’ The empty grave declares God saying, ‘See? It really is true! Jesus was no imposter. “Without the resurrection, Jesus’ death as evidence of his Messiahship is suspect. In my book, Pure-Hearted: The Blessings of Living Out God’s Glory, I emphasize another primary significant point: Christ’s resurrection assures us of our security as a believer in Christ. Yes, two other men in history disappeared without death, Enoch ( Hebrews 11:5) and Elijah ( 2 Kings 2:11), but they don’t sit on the throne as the second person of the Trinity.

Only Jesus rose from the tomb and ascended into heaven, to sit at the right hand of God the Father ( Ephesians 1:20). Others like Lazarus were risen from the dead by Jesus but died again at some point. He is the only man in history who rose from the dead and never died again. There must be Easter-when Jesus came back to life. So, although essential, the cross can’t be the end of the story. They suffered as Jesus did and were buried, often cast into mass graves. But many men died on crosses because of Roman punishment. Jesus died on the cross to take away the sins of the world ( John 3:16). 'retail_price' : '4.99', 'our_price' : '4.99', 'club_price' : '4.99', 'savings_pct' : '0', 'savings_amt' : '0.Easter is the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. With a little help from the heavens above, will Emily find the courage to take a walk down the aisle?', When Greg Zimmerman sets his sights on her, Emily starts to rebuild her faith and believe in herself again. But can Mariel let go of her fears and take a chance on love.?THE BUTTERFLY GARDEN BY GAIL GAYMER MARTINAfter an accident leaves Emily Casale paralyzed, she abandons God and the hope of ever leaving her wheelchair. 'item_description' : 'THE LILY FIELD BY LENORA WORTHWorld-weary Mariel Evans comes home to soak up the simple life, never expecting to fall in love with Heath Whitaker, a man of strong faith-or to come to believe that God watches over her, each and every day.

Easter Blessings by Gail Gaymer Martin