239 The Resurrected Jesus Christ

John 3:16; John 8:12; John 11:25; John 14:6; 1 Corinthians 15:2022
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

Because Jesus died for us and was resurrected, everyone who has ever lived on the earth will be resurrected: "But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive" (1 Corinthians 15:2022).

Resurrection is a gift freely given to everyone through Jesus Christ. But to return to the presence of Heavenly Father, we must follow the teachings of Christ and the example He gave us when He said, "No man cometh unto the Father, but by me" (John 14:6).

Heavenly Father's ultimate gifts to us come through His Son, Jesus Christ. These gifts are happiness in this life as we follow His light and eternal life in the world to come. (See John 8:12; John 11:25.)

Summary

Because Jesus Christ died for us and was resurrected, everyone who has ever lived on the earth will be resurrected. We can live with Heavenly Father again by doing what Jesus taught us to do and by following the example He gave us.

Artist, Harry Anderson

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