Emmanuel Mbao writes THE MEANING OF EASTER-WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU? I think and believe that Pf Government will be able to reflect on the real love and tolerance for one another during this period. What is happening in this country now, the hatred, bitterness is not good for our country at all. How does the government want to live this country when their two terms mandate are over? Please think about what Jesus Christ did on the cross that is His death and the resurrection. It is all about love for His people. How much do we love others? Now let me explain what Easter means; The meaning of Easter is Jesus Christs victory over death. His resurrection symbolizes the eternal life that is granted to all who believe in Him. The meaning of Easter also symbolizes the complete verification of all that Jesus preached and taught during His three-year ministry. If He had not risen from the dead, if He had merely died and not been resurrected, He would have been considered just another teacher or Rabbi. However, His resurrection changed all that and gave final and irrefutable proof that He was really the Son of God and that He had conquered death once and for all. However, Easter did not always symbolize Christs resurrection from the dead and the meaning of Easter was quite different than what Christians celebrate today. The feast day of Easter was originally a pagan celebration of renewal and rebirth. Celebrated in the early spring, it honored the pagan Saxon goddess Eastre. When the early missionaries converted the Saxons to Christianity, the holiday, since it fell around the same time as the traditional memorial of Christs resurrection from the dead, was merged with the pagan celebration, and became know as Easter. The meaning of Easter was also changed to reflect its new Christian orientation. Today, the meaning of Easter, for million of Christians, is that of honoring and recognizing Jesus Christs resurrection from the dead, and His glorious promises of eternal life for all who believe in Him. God bless Zambia.
Posted on: Sat, 19 Apr 2014 18:06:33 +0000
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