I could expand this list a great deal by including the many other religions that have arisen across the centuries. And since Satan is the originator of all religions but the Judeo-Christian faith, new ones are birthed by his demons every year. But like their religious predecessors, they too, in time, will die and rot in their graves! In fulfillment of biblical prophecy, God promised that He would not abandon His Son to the grave or “let [his] holy one see decay” (Psalm 16:10; Acts 2:27–28). If God did not raise Jesus bodily from the grave, He is a liar and His Word is the greatest written deception of history (1 Corinthians 15). However, to any rational-thinking person who is willing to take a hard look at the evidence, the resurrection is the greatest fact of history! Easter is never over. Every day, all over the world, Jesus continues to manifest His resurrection presence, power, prosperity, and peace. The reality of the resurrection takes place every time a sinner puts their faith in Jesus Christ, which is only possible because He is alive! Do you believe? Jesus’ words to Peter after appearing to him are the same for you: “Follow me!” (John 21:19). Just as certainly as God raised Jesus from the dead, He too can raise you to new life in Him. His resurrection love is relentless. He will pursue you to the very gates of hell to woo and win you to the Father’s love. And through the Holy Spirit, He will lovingly lead you where you always wanted to go, but just didn’t know how to get there! He will fulfill the deepest longings of your heart through His unconditional love. He will fill you with unspeakable joy through His unqualified forgiveness. He will release you to the purposes for which He created you through His unlimited power. Easter is never over! It never has been and never will be. Throughout time and eternity we will commemorate and celebrate the moment-by-moment realities of the risen Christ! And it doesn’t get any better than that—live or die! To Him be the glory in and through our lives!
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