Why the Resurrection Still Matters: It Was More Than Just Forgiveness
So, why the resurrection?
I know you’re probably thinking, “Of course—Jesus had to die for our sins, then rise again and take His place at the right hand of the Father.” And you’d be absolutely right.
But let me challenge you today: what if the resurrection wasn’t just about redeeming you from sin, but restoring you to everything you lost?
Let’s break it down.
The Resurrection Was the Final Move in a Total Takeback
When Adam sinned, man lost more than just innocence. He lost dominion, authority, and glory. Satan became “the god of this world” (2 Corinthians 4:4) not because he overpowered Adam—but because Adam handed over his authority through disobedience. That’s why Satan could say to Jesus in Luke 4:6, “All this authority I will give You… for it has been delivered to me.”
But Jesus didn’t fall for it.
He came with one purpose: to take back everything the enemy stole—and the cross was only part of the mission. The resurrection was the proof that the mission was complete.
More Than Forgiveness—Wholeness
Isaiah 53:3–5 gives us the full picture of what Jesus carried to the cross:
“Surely He took up our pain and bore our suffering…
He was pierced for our transgressions,
crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace was on Him,
and by His wounds we are healed.”
This is not just about sin.
It’s about pain, sickness, mental torment, and emotional trauma—all nailed to that cross.
He didn’t just redeem your soul. He redeemed your body, your mind, your destiny.
The Resurrection Unlocks the “Full Package”
Think of salvation as a full package deal, not a one-item plan.
- Redemption from sin – yes.
- Healing for your body – also yes.
- Peace for your mind – it’s yours.
- Restored authority – absolutely.
- A sound mind and a bold spirit – part of the deal.
- Intimacy with the Father – purchased at the highest price.
Romans 8:11 says,
“If the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies.”
That’s resurrection life—not just after death, but right now.
The Resurrection Put You Back in Position
Ephesians 2:6 says,
“And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus.”
Jesus didn’t just rise—you rose with Him.
That means you’ve been returned to your heavenly seat of authority, where you have the right to release Heaven’s will on earth. You don’t pray like a beggar. You speak like a son. You declare like a daughter. The same power that raised Christ from the grave is now in you (Romans 8:11).
What Do You Do With This?
You receive it.
You walk in it.
You believe it.
You renew your mind to it daily.
Jesus didn’t die just to forgive you—He rose to empower you.
Final Word: The Resurrection Still Matters!
So today, as we celebrate Resurrection Sunday, don’t just celebrate that your sins are forgiven (although that’s reason enough to shout). Celebrate that you’ve been restored, renewed, and repositioned.
Jesus didn’t just die to forgive your sins—He rose to give you full access to the life you were always meant to live. Healing, peace, authority, victory, and a sound mind are yours because of His finished work. You’re not just redeemed—you’re restored, elevated, and empowered to walk as a child of God with heaven backing you up. The resurrection sealed it all. So this Resurrection Sunday, don’t just celebrate history—step fully into your inheritance.
It’s a full package.
Don’t leave anything Jesus paid for on the table.
He died and rose so you could live whole.
Live with confidence. Live with purpose. Live resurrected. Now walk in it.
P.S. Find this video I made during my 100-Day Challenge – The Dead Raised, and enjoy it as it’s about resurrection!
