Fifth Sunday of Easter

What Difference Does It Make? He lives to be the only way to heaven

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Without the resurrection of Jesus, I would have to wonder if Jesus wasn’t merely a human being. If my last view of him is as a criminal crucified on a cross, he would look like someone to be rejected. He couldn’t help himself, much less anyone else!
 

But he lives, and it makes a difference. He is the only way to heaven. 
 

Jesus' resurrection proves his identity as the Son of God. He has authority to lay down his life on his own terms, and he has authority to take his life up again. He is the Lord of life and the Master of death. Only Jesus has destroyed death and brought life and immorality to light through the gospel. 
 

This gospel is the most inclusive message in the world. The benefits of the resurrection of Jesus are meant for every man, woman, and child who has ever lived.