“For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so also by one Man’s obedience many will be made righteous.” — Romans 5:19 (NKJV) The power in Christ’s resurrection is God’s answer to the deep problems of sin, death, and the devil that we all face. These forces have shaped the human experience from the beginning. Left on our own, …
“For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so also by one Man’s obedience many will be made righteous.”
— Romans 5:19 (NKJV)
The power in Christ’s resurrection is God’s answer to the deep problems of sin, death, and the devil that we all face. These forces have shaped the human experience from the beginning. Left on our own, we cannot overcome them. But through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, He demonstrated victory. And that victory is transferable to us as we abide in Him.
First, He dealt with sin. Sin entered through disobedience, and with it came separation from God. But Jesus lived in complete obedience. He fulfilled the law and had no sin. Yet, He took our sins upon Himself. Because of this, the power of sin was broken.
“For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” — 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NKJV)
This means that when we believe in Him, there is an exchange. Our sin is placed on Him, and His righteousness is given to us. Sin no longer defines us.
We no longer live trying to win—we live from victory.
Next, He conquered death. Death came because of sin, but since Jesus had no sin, death had no rightful claim over Him. It tried to hold Him, but it could not.
Death searched for a reason to keep Him but found nothing. It was impossible for death to hold Him. Because He rose, death is no longer the end for a believer.
“Whom God raised up, having loosed the pains of death, because it was not possible that He should be held by it.” — Acts 2:24 (NKJV)
Finally, He defeated the devil. When sin entered, authority was handed over. But Jesus, having no sin, took that authority back through His death and resurrection.
The enemy’s power was broken. What once held humanity in bondage no longer has the final say.
“That through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil.” — Hebrews 2:14 (NKJV)
So what does this mean for us? Jesus’ victory over sin, death, and the devil becomes our victory as we believe in Him.
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free…” — Galatians 5:1 (NKJV)
We no longer live trying to win—we live from victory. We are free because He rose. Therefore, we stand firm, live confidently, and walk daily in what He has already secured for us.
Song of Worship:
“Victory belongs to Jesus, victory belongs to Him.”
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You for the power of the resurrection. Thank You for the victory You won over sin, death, and the devil. Help us to walk in that victory daily. Teach us to live in the freedom You have given us and to stand firm in the truth of who we are in You. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Bible in 1 Year: Judges 19-21
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