From Chr-Easter to Christian

My life is full of significant events—like the day I got married, the births of my children and grandchildren… and even the day we officially had no more cats.

But Easter reminds us of not just one of the most significant events—but the most significant event in all of human history: the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is the bedrock on which Christianity stands.

The Bible says, “If Christ has not been raised, then your faith is useless and you are still guilty of your sins. In that case, all who have died believing in Christ are lost!”
(1 Corinthians 15:17-18)

That would make this a hopeless, even tragic day. “And if our hope in Christ is only for this life, we are more to be pitied than anyone in the world.” (1 Corinthians 15:19)

If Jesus didn’t die on the cross and rise from the grave, then what’s the point? Why follow him at all? Why not just show up for Easter and call it good? Be a Chr-Easter—a Christian on Easter only. Then go on with life. Eat, drink, be merry! Who cares?

But you and I both know that’s not the end of the story. Deep down, we know there is a God—and one day we’ll stand before Him to give an account of our lives.

And here’s the good news: “Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.” (1 Corinthians 15:20)

This isn’t just a historical event—it’s a living reality. It’s the message of hope, redemption, and forgiveness for everyone who puts their faith in Jesus Christ. Sin brings death, but Jesus brings life.

“You were dead because of your sins… Then God made you alive with Christ, for he forgave all our sins. He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross.”
(Colossians 2:13-14)

That was always God’s plan: “God was fulfilling what all the prophets had foretold about the Messiah—that he must suffer these things.” (Acts 3:18)

And now your response is simple and eternal: “Repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away. Then times of refreshment will come from the presence of the Lord.”
(Acts 3:19)

This message, this living hope, is what moves us from being a Chr-Easter to being a true Christian—a Christ-follower not just on Easter, but every day.

Jesus is alive. And because He lives, you can have new life in Him—your sins forgiven, you have a purpose for living and a home in heaven.

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