~ Bunnies, baskets and chocolate. Is that really all there is to the holiday? Absolutely not. ~
5 The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6 He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.”
—Matthew 28
Easter is the cornerstone of the Christian faith, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, which occurred on the third day after his crucifixion. This event is the fulfillment of biblical prophecy and the ultimate proof of Jesus’ divinity, validating his teachings and sacrifice. Following Jesus’ brutal death on the cross, it signifies victory over sin and death, offering believers the promise of eternal life.
The New Testament ties it to the Jewish Passover, reinterpreting the exodus story as liberation through Christ’s atonement—his death paying the price for humanity’s sins.
Without the resurrection, Paul argues in 1 Corinthians 15:17, “your faith is futile; you are still in your sins.”
The Easter story is central to Christianity, and revolves around the crucifixion, death, and subsequent resurrection of Jesus Christ. Celebrated each year as a revered Christian celebration, Easter’s not just a holiday for bunnies, eggs and baskets, nor is it simply a historical claim—it’s the emotional and theological heartbeat of Christianity, driving hope, renewal, and the entire liturgical calendar.
