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The Resurrection of Christ

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  The Resurrection of the Christ                                                                                                           Photo by  Alicia Quan  on  Unsplash The resurrection of Jesus Christ is at the center of Christian belief and teaching. It is the main reason Christians have hope and the foundation of the early Church. The New Testament says that Jesus (the Messiah) was killed by crucifixion during the time of Pontius Pilate, died, was buried, and came back to life on the third day. This amazing event not only showed that Jesus is truly divine but also proved God's victory over sin and death. In this essay, we will look at the resurrection from biblical, theological, and historical poi...

Good Friday: A Deep Dive into Its Meaning, History, and Significance

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Good Friday: A Deep Dive into Its Meaning, History, and Significance                                                 Photo by Alicia Quan on Unsplas h Introduction Good Friday is one of the most solemn and significant days in the Christian liturgical calendar. Commemorated during Holy Week, it falls on the Friday before Easter Sunday and marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. For Christians around the world, Good Friday is not only a day of mourning and reflection but also one of profound spiritual meaning, as it paves the way for the celebration of Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday. Despite being called “Good” Friday, the events it commemorates are anything but joyous in the traditional sense. The term “Good” is understood in a theological context—signifying the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made for the salvation of humanity. This essay expl...