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					  <title><![CDATA[Bunnies, Eggs and EAster?]]></title>
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					  <description><![CDATA[Bunnies, Eggs, and Easter? What do bunnies and eggs have to do with Easter? Every year, around this time, I&#8217;m surrounded by every sort of bunny and egg decoration imaginable; most, if not all, edible. I remember growing up in a non-Christian home searching for hidden eggs and treats, painting eggs - and generally making a mess, and also the pungent, sweet smell of an Easter Lily in the house. We might even go to a church so we could feel like we had done our duty to the "God-thing" for another year. The only other time we might go to a church would be Christmas; just to make sure God knew we were "Christians", that is, if He did exist. Since I have come to know the truth about Easter, it has brought a whole new outlook on these two "holidays." Incidentally, the word holiday is derived from the two words holy-day. Most people, who would consider themselves "Christians", would probably say the most important event in history would be Christmas, as it celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, but I would disagree. Although it was imperative that God take on a human form and soul in order to pay for the sins of man, His purpose would have been incomplete had Jesus not been resurrected 3 days after His death. Had he not been resurrected, we Christians would "still be in our sins" and would be "of all men most miserable." Of all the cults and ism's and religions in the world, ONLY true Christianity serves a LIVING God. You can verify this throughout the ages by checking the tombs of the many founders of the various other religions in the world, and there you will find one common truth among their bones - THEY&#8217;RE DEAD. You may ask, "How do you know that your Jesus came back to life, and is alive today?" Good question! Besides the many non-Christian sources that confirm the historicity of the Bible such as Josephus, Roman Historians, and geological finds, etc., the very Word of God confirms that, not only was it in God&#8217;s plan of redemption "before the world began" (Titus 1:2) and Revelation 13:8, but also that it was confirmed by many eye witnesses. (1 Corinthians 15:6) You might think that all the witnesses were biased however, consider this. If I were to tell you that John F. Kennedy wasn&#8217;t shot, but rather, drowning was his cause of death, I&#8217;m sure you would disagree with me wholeheartedly. Why? Because there were many eyewitnesses to the account, as well as you probably saw it on T.V, confirming the way he died. So it was with Christ. If He had not been dead and came back to life, the many thousands of people living in the area at that time would have refuted the claims of the Christians, who were, at that time, themselves small in number compared to today. Let&#8217;s look at a few FACTS about the resurrection of Christ: He was seen for 40 days - Acts 1:3, by Peter and the Apostles - I Corinthians 15:5-6, by James - vs. 7, John - vs. 8, AND by more than 500 people AT ONE TIME - 1 Corinthians 15:6. What does all this mean? Only God has the power over life and death, which confirms that Christ was who He said He was, God incarnate. If we ARE children of God by faith in Christ - Galatians 3:26, that means: A) we acknowledge we are sinners in need of a Saviour - Luke 18:13, B) we believe that ONLY Jesus can save us from our sins- Acts 4:12, and C) if we call upon Him to save us, He Will - Romans 10:13. Because Christ was resurrected, not only does it prove His Father&#8217;s acceptance of His payment for our sin, and that Christ&#8217;s salvation work was "FINISHED" on the cross, but also that He "ever liveth to make intercession for us" to God -Hebrews 7:25 , AND, the same power that raised Him from the dead, will someday raise God&#8217;s children as well. HALLELUJAH, what a Saviour!!!!!!!! What do bunnies and eggs have to do with Easter? Absolutely nothing, but this "holy day" you can receive a "treat" much sweeter than anything you&#8217;ve ever known - forgiveness of ALL your sins, and the promise of eternal life in heaven by faith in Christ&#8217;s death, burial, and resurrection. Won&#8217;t you turn to Him today and learn and enjoy the true meaning of Easter? He is Risen Matthew 28:6 He is Risen, just as He said, The Son of God could not stay dead. His job complete, He went back home, And now He sits upon His throne; For His saints, to intercede, According to their sins and need. He was the first of resurrection, And received a body of perfection. One day we too, who are called His own, Will rise again, by His blood atoned. We&#8217;ll be perfected, just like He, And will praise Him through Eternity. ]]></description>
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