Jesus Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Death is defeated, because of God's love, grace and power. "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Corinthians 15:57). Death is defeated through our risen Lord.
Death had reigned over all people everywhere in every age. Death would not be denied. Death had its way with all mankind. Death had reigned supreme with the rich and poor, wise and foolish, without exception. "For the wages of sin is death" (Romans 6:23).
The fear of death was a cruel taskmaster. The tormenting fear of death still holds multitudes in bondage. They would say, "Let us eat, drink, and be merry, for soon we will die." They surrender to death with no hope of victory, so get what you can out of this life until that day comes. The fear and dread of death enslaves their minds.
Death reigned until one Sunday morning centuries ago. That was the day death died. The earth quaked, rolling a stone away from the door of a tomb. Death was defeated. The tomb was empty. He lives! Jesus Christ our Lord is risen! Death is defeated!
All who believe in our risen Lord Jesus Christ are saved from sin and death. The promise of God states, "If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved" (Romans 10:9). Believe and receive the Lord Jesus as your victory over death.
