NOW IS CHRIST RISEN FROM THE DEAD.

 

Now is Christ risen from the dead.
I Corinthians 15:20

 
THE resurrection of Jesus should fill us with joy.
 
It is the proof that his sacrifice was accepted,
  that his foes were conquered,
  that his Father was well pleased.
 
He was seized as our Surety,
  he was punished as our Substitute,
  he died as our Representative, and
  he arose as our glorious Deliverer.
 
The resurrection of Jesus says,
  “Sin is put away,
   righteousness is brought in,
   Satan is defeated,
   death is unstrung,
   justice is satisfied,
   the law is magnified,
   scripture is fulfilled,
   the gates of heaven are thrown open,
   God is at peace with us,
   eternal redemption is obtained, and
   salvation of all God's people is absolutely certain.”
 
Beloved,  Jesus is risen,
  therefore let us rise from earth, sin, and sadness; and
  let us set our affections on things above,
  put off the old man with his deeds, and
    rejoice in God our savior.
 
Jesus is risen, let us therefore trust in his merits,
  confide in his power, and rest on his word.
 
He is now gone into heaven for us,
  he is there as our Advocate, and
  he ever pleads our cause before his Father, and
   against every foe.
 

Christ hath the ransom paid;

The glorious work is done;

On him our help is laid;

By him our victory won;

Captivity is captive led

For Jesus liveth, that was dead.

 
James Smith 1849