The Resurrection of Jesus - Its Meaning for Us -Conclusion of WHAT JESUS' RESURRECTION MEANS FOR US

Belief in Jesus' resurrection motivates us to do God's will. Were it not for  his sacrificial death and subsequent resurrection, we would remain under the condemnation of sin and death.  (Romans 5:12; 6:23) If Jesus was not resurrected, we might as well say: "Eat and drink, for tomorrow we are to die." (1 Corinthians 15:32) But we do not focus on life's pleasures.  Instead, we cherish the resurrection hope and have every reason to heed Jehovah's direction in all things.

Christ's resurrection bears silent, though eloquent, testimony  to the greatness of Jehovah, who "becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him."  (Hebrews 11:6)  What power and wisdom Jehovah exercised in order to raise Jesus to immortal heavenly life!  Furthermore, God thus showed his ability to fulfill all of His promises.  This includes God's prophetic promise indicating that a special "offspring" would play a vital role in settling the issue of universal sovereignty. The fulfillment of that promise required that Jesus die and be brought back to life. - GENESIS 3:15.

Next time: Why We Must Be Holy

From the jw.org publications