If Any Man Is In Christ

Christians celebrate Easter as commemorating Jesus' resurrection, but many fall short in their understanding of the meaning and implications of that event. For multitudes, Christ's resurrection is the proof of the success of His atoning sacrifice, so that it speaks of forgiveness of sin and guilt. This is true so far as it goes, but the resurrection means much more than that: It demonstrates that God has fulfilled His ancient promise to renew and restore all things to Himself. In His resurrection glory, Jesus isn't simply a successful sacrifice for sin; He is the firstfruits and fountainhead of the Father's "new creation." Easter reminds the Christian that he is forgiven and cleansed, but as one who now shares in the life and likeness of the New Man, the Last Adam. Living in light of the resurrection means living into the mind of Christ.