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“But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.” (1 Corinthians 15: 20-22)

The evidence for the resurrection is overwhelming. However, the greatest evidence for the resurrection comes from our personal encounters and transformation by the risen Jesus, as Paul can testify.

Through one man, Adam, sin entered humanity and sin leads to death. Yet, through another man, Jesus, who became sin for us on the cross, we can gain life through his gift of righteousness.

Jesus Christ is the only solution to the problem of death which we all face. He was born, lived, died and was raised to life as a human, with a mortal body, at one monumental time in history. At that moment, Jesus defeated the powers of satan, sin and death. When we belong to him, we share in his victory and the grave will not be the end for us either. Simply, Jesus said, “because I live, you also will live” (John 14:19).

In Christ, our resurrection is inevitable, secured with the deposit and guarantee of the Holy Spirit that brings life now to our mortal bodies. We can therefore live this life with peace, purpose and a sure hope of eternal life.