The Empty Tomb and Its Importance to Christianity
Central to the Christian faith is the death and resurrection of Jesus. But how significant is the empty tomb? What value is there in it?
Resurrection of Jesus
Death Could Not Keep Him – Acts 2:24
Celebrate the empty tomb and risen savior today! And be thankful that his victory over death is ours as well. Death could not keep him. And neither will it keep those who are his.
The Doctrine of Last Things
The doctrine of last things includes the global events preceding Christ’s return, as well as the more personal aspects; what happens to me in the end.
Death Is Defeated! – Luke 24:5-6
Death has been our common enemy throughout history. But in Jesus resurrection death is defeated. And all who are “in him” will share his victory over death.
He Has Risen! He Is Not Here. – Mark 16:6
The women who went to the tomb on the first Easter received the best news ever delivered. Jesus is not dead. He has risen! Jesus was not a failed messiah. Instead he was victorious over death, the final enemy. And in his victory he holds out eternal life to all who will trust in him.
Hope in Christ – 1 Corinthians 15:19
What is our hope in Christ? That this life is not all there is. That at the end we will be resurrected into new and glorious bodies for an eternity with our creator. We need not be pitied for our hope in Christ. What we gain is infinitely greater than what we lose.
Gathering the Elect – Matthew 24:30-31
Even though it has been 2000 years since Jesus left, his promise to return for us remains. No matter what we may go through here, we can always look forward to his return to take us to himself.
Heading to the Cross – Matthew 20:18-19
Jesus’ trip to the cross seemed like defeat in human eyes. But it was an act of love on his part that brought to us forgiveness of sin and eternal life.
Harvesting the Earth – Rev 14:14
There are two harvests of the earth coming; one to eternal life and the other to destruction. Are you ready?
The Last Trumpet – Rev 11:15
The last trumpet announces a divine takeover of the earth where Christ will reign eternally. Is it also the last trumpet that announces the resurrection?