Without Easter, there can be no Christmas. Without the Resurrection of Jesus, we are all hopeless and pitiful creatures. Because Christ rose from the grave, we know that He is God the Son. Because Christ rose from the dead, we know that what He said is true. Because Christ rose from the dead and therefore defeated death, we know our bodies will also rise from the grave and finally defeat death, re-uniting with our souls. Because Christ rose from the grave, He lives and makes intercession for us. Because Christ was resurrected, our faith is not in vain. Furthermore, we can experience our own Christ-like spiritual ...