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Most of the world’s population believes in some sort of future existence.  Some look to enlightenment, others a nirvana.  Some believe in reincarnation.  Some believe in a heavenly existence replete with wings and halos.  But only followers of Christ believe in a bodily resurrection.  We continue to celebrate and reflect on the empty grave that reveals a mystery for the ages – that a man rose from the dead.  It is the stunning hope of the resurrected Jesus that marks this message as completely unique.  As his followers, we follow Jesus from the cross to the grave, and to new life.  We live as Easter people.

“The resurrection completes the inauguration of God's kingdom. . . . It is the decisive event demonstrating that God's kingdom really has been launched on earth as it is in heaven."  ― N.T. Wright 

“If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.”  ---St. Paul

Sermon posted at reliantchurch.org