And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied. (I Corinthians 15:17-19 ESV)
Jesus’ Life (Again) and Christianity
The most important part of breakfast might be bacon. The most important part of Star Trek might be Mr. Spock. The most important part of a long drive might be the radio. The most important part of lawnmowing might be my MP3 player.
But without doubt the most important part of Christianity is the Resurrection, eternal life, and heaven.
It is not true that the here and now is meaningless… but eternity is more.
And if Christianity is ONLY about our dirty feet, our gardens, our drinks-of-water, our conversation, our time… then Christianity is no different than any other worldview.
But Christianity is about forever, is about fixing everything, is about true rest, is about real hope.
Jesus was resurrected first, and Christians will follow Him.
Christianity is yesterday and today. But most of all, it is tomorrow.