Scott Palmer - The Real Meaning of Easter

The Real Meaning of Easter

The Main Thing- Part 2

April 20, 2025

 I Corinthians 15: 3-8, 12-15

 

“I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated Him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms.” Ephesians 1:19-20 (NLT)

 

Because Jesus is Alive

 

1.   Easter offers ________________________________.

“But He was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed. All of us, like sheep, have strayed away. We have left God’s paths to follow our own. Yet the Lord laid on him the sins of us all.” Isaiah 53:4-6 (NLT)

 

“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus.”  Romans 8:1 (CSB)

 

2.   Easter offers _________________________________.

“And because you belong to Him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.” Romans 8:2 (NLT)

 

“You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder!” James 2:19 (CSB)

 

3.   Easter offers _________________________________.

“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in Me, even if he dies, will live.’” John 11:25 (CSB)

 

“Jesus told him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through Me.’” John 14:6 (CSB)

 

“I tell you the truth, those who listen to My message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life.” John 5:24 (NLT)