Why does the resurrection really matter? [Absurd, pt 3/3]
How does Jesus’ death and resurrection actually change anything for our lives right now?
How does Jesus’ death and resurrection actually change anything for our lives right now?
At the core of Christianity is the absurd belief that a man actually died and came back to life. But if it’s true, then something even more absurd is true… We also can and will be resurrected from the dead. If that’s true, it can have a profound impact on how we view and live our lives now.
Christianity can seem pretty absurd. In fact, its most central claim is also its most absurd… an ancient Jewish peasant claimed to be God and rose from the dead. But what if it’s true? Does it even matter and can it actually change anything for our lives now? Let’s peel back the layers and take a new look at the absurd core of Christianity.
Consumerism has seeped into almost every aspect of our lives. Almost everyone is trying to get us to consume the product they are selling. But there is an alternative… an alternate community… a community that gives far more than it takes. A community where you can find mutual acceptance, encouragement, and dependability. A community of which you are personally invited to be a vital part.
Consumerism has made life hollow… artificial… disposable… We can’t enjoy and live in the “now” because we are always looking for more, newer, or better. This cycle of unsatisfaction affects every part of our lives. Maybe we need something else. Something we can’t consume… but something we can be.