1 Peter 3:18
1 Peter 3:18
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God.
“For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God.” This verse reminds us of the purpose behind Christ’s suffering: He died to bring us to God. Jesus, the just one, suffered in our place—the unjust—and through His death, we are reconciled to God. The resurrection is the ultimate confirmation of this reconciliation. Because Christ is risen, we know that our sins have been forgiven, and we have access to the Father. The resurrection assures us that the work of redemption is complete, and that we are no longer separated from God. It is a powerful reminder of the love and grace of God, who provided the way for us to be brought back into a relationship with Him. The resurrection is the proof that Jesus’ work on the cross was successful, and through it, we are brought into the presence of God.
Philippians 3:10
That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death.
1 Corinthians 15:14
And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.
Acts 4:33
And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
1 Corinthians 15:20
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.