For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

so what’s The real meaning of easter?

Easter is about the story of Gods redemption plan for us, sending Jesus his son to live on earth, to die for us so that we can be saved and have eternal life with God in heaven. There’s way more to it but that’s in a nutshell, check out the video documenting Jesus life and death and what that means for us.

The Easter Story is for you.

  • Jesus died so we can inherit eternal life, he paid the price.

    Easter is a pivotal event in Christian theology, marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion.

    This event is at the heart of the Christian belief system, symbolizing the ultimate victory over sin and death. According to Christian doctrine (the Bible), sin had entered the world through the disobedience of the first humans, Adam and Eve, resulting in a rift between humanity and God.

    The resurrection of Christ, however, represents God's redemptive plan to reconcile humanity to Himself, offering salvation and eternal life to all who believe.

    Easter, therefore, is not just a historical event but a profound demonstration of God's power to redeem and restore.

  • How does this impact my life?

    The significance of Easter and God's redemption plan has profound implications for individuals and humanity as a whole. It offers hope and a promise of new life for those who accept it.

    The concept of salvation in Christian theology means being saved from the consequences of sin, which is spiritual death or eternal separation from God. By believing in the resurrection of Jesus and accepting Him as Lord and Savior, individuals are said to be born again into a new life, marked by a restored relationship with God.

    This belief is foundational to Christian faith, promising not just an eternal life after death but also a transformed life here and now, characterized by peace, purpose, and a deep sense of belonging.

  • How can I respond?

    In response to this incredible gift of redemption, Christians are called to give their lives to God as an act of worship and gratitude. Prayer plays a crucial role in this response, serving as a means of communication with God, expressing thankfulness, confessing sins, and seeking guidance.

    Through prayer (which is just talking to God) believers can cultivate a personal relationship with God, drawing strength and comfort from His presence in their lives.

    Additionally, living a life that reflects the values and teachings of Jesus—such as love, kindness, and forgiveness—is seen as a tangible way to honor God's sacrifice and the gift of salvation.

    In essence, accepting God's redemption plan and responding through prayer and righteous living is about embracing a life that cherishes and manifests the love that Easter represents.

    WANT TO KNOW MORE?

    We have some helpful tips below to help you explore further.

  • "For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures."

    1 Corinthians 15:3-4

  • "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus."

    Philippians 4:19

  • 'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'"

    Jeremiah 29:11

  • "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

    Romans 8:28

  • Praying

    Ask God himself what all this means, praying is just talking to God and it’s really simple. There’s a great app called ‘trypraying’ available on google and apple app stores for free that can guide you through how to pray and ask God, this is a great way of easily exploring who God is in a non religious way.

  • Reading

    The bible is a great place to start with learning more about Jesus and the Christan faith, the gospels Matthew, Mark, Luke & John (books in the bible) are good places to start as they document Jesus’s life, you can read them for free online at www.biblegateway.com or download ‘Bible App’ from youversion on your phones play store.

    Alternatively if you’re not convinced about Jesus being a real person and it seems very mystical do read ‘The case for Christ’, available on Amazon here.

  • Got questions?

    Every Chistian has questions, we don’t all have the answers and it’s a journey of getting to know Jesus better. But you don’t have to do it alone, we meet every other Sunday at Menzieshill Community Hub from 10.20am till 11.30am to explore our faith together and read the bible together. Feel free to come along and explore with us, to find out more go here.

    Alternatively feel free to contact us with any queries you may have, we would love to help you in your journey.

    Or another great website to ask questions about the Christian faith is www.gotquestions.org/

  • Want prayer for anything?

    We believe God loves us, listens to us and answers prayers.

    Maybe you have things you want to ask God?

    Things you want prayer for?

    We would love to have the opportunity to pray for you or with you. Do drop us a message on the contact us page with any prayer requests you have and someone will message back.