The resurrection is the dividing line between eternal life and eternal death. You cannot ignore it. Either Jesus rose from the dead, or He did not. If He did, then He is Lord—and you must bow before Him in faith and repentance. If He did not, the Christian faith is meaningless, and we are without hope. In the words of the Apostle Paul, “If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied” (1 Corinthians 15:19).What good news, then, that “Christ has indeed been raised from the dead” (1 Corinthians 15:20)! The transformation of the disciples, the explosion of the early Church, the martyrdom of eyewitnesses, the billions of lives changed throughout history—it all testifies to one foundational truth: Jesus Christ is alive.So, the question is not whether Easter changed the world. The question is whether Easter has changed you. Have you encountered the risen Christ? Have you surrendered your life to Him? Because if you do, you will find the same power that raised Jesus from the dead at work in your life today (Romans 8:11).Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:25-26).If you believe, you can respond just as Martha did: “Yes, Lord, I believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, who is come into the world” (John 11:27). If you are ready to take that step today, it’s time to begin your new life in Christ.Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! And because He lives, we who believe in Him will live with Him forever. What Good News, indeed!Did you know that within 24 hours of Jesus’ crucifixion, Jesus fulfilled 20 specific prophecies in meticulous detail—prophecies recorded thousands of years before He was even born? In his eye-opening resource, Is Jesus the Messiah? 32 Prophecies Jesus Fulfilled During Holy Week, Dr. Michael Youssef details the stunning Old Testament promises Jesus fulfilled during Holy Week—from the time of His triumphant entry into Jerusalem to His miraculous resurrection. Download your FREE digital copy today, and marvel at the incredible detail with which God foretold the coming of His Son.Photo Credit: ©GettyImages/shuang paul wang
Dr. Michael Youssef is a pastor, best-selling author, and the founder of Leading The Way, a global ministry reaching millions with the Gospel through television, radio, and digital outreach. Born in Egypt, educated in Australia and the United States, and holding a Ph.D. in cultural anthropology, Dr. Youssef brings a rare global perspective to Biblical teaching. His commitment to exegesis and sound hermeneutics sets his preaching apart, helping readers understand Scripture like never before—whether they are new to the faith or lifelong students of the Bible.Watch Dr. Youssef’s greatest sermons, explore original Christian podcasts, browse an expansive collection of Biblical content, and submit prayer requests at ltw.org
