The empty tomb

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 Cor. 15:3-4

The empty tomb is a true picture of us that reminds us once we were sinners and away from God’s Holy presence. It speaks Love of God and According to Scriptures (prophecies) Lord Jesus Christ died for us, paid the penalty of our sins (Isaiah 53:5-12 ) and was buried and rose on third day to deliver us from the power death (Psalm 16:9-10).

St. Paul writes that “First of all” or “First importance” I want to pass on to you. This had been communicated to me. Not doctrines of which I was the author, or which were to be regarded as my own.

Christ did not die merely as a martyr, but that His death was to make atonement for sin. He died as an atoning sacrifice or He died in our behalf. Through Him we have received forgiveness of our sins and assurance of eternal life. And by faith in Him any one would be saved. This is a leading and primary doctrine of Christianity. And like St. Paul we have good opportunity to share our faith with others.

This is a leading and primary doctrine of Christianity. And like St. Paul we have good opportunity to share our faith with others.

Friends, we do not worship a dead God. We worship the Living God. He is the risen Saviour and His name is Lord Jesus Christ. Every time you look at the empty tomb, it would remind us that He is alive forevermore for you and me.

May the Living God bless you.
Rev. Varinder Kumar