Easter: What Difference Does It Make? | Pastor Joel Rainey | Covenant Church

This Easter message centers on the global and transformative significance of the resurrection of Jesus, emphasizing that Christianity is not built merely on moral teachings but on a historical event that defines everything—if the resurrection is not true, then faith, preaching, truth, and hope are all meaningless; but if it is true, it changes everything for every person. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 15, the message underscores that the resurrection validates Jesus’ identity, secures forgiveness of sins, guarantees eternal life, and establishes Christ’s present and future reign. It challenges listeners to wrestle honestly with the reality of the resurrection, recognize its life-altering implications, and respond personally—either by surrendering to Christ or rejecting Him—while encouraging believers to live with unwavering faith, purpose, and confidence, knowing their lives and labor are not in vain because Jesus is alive! Let’s listen in…LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:• “A Skeleton in God’s Closet” book by Paul L. Maier• John Walvoord; C.S. Lewis• Swoon Theory; Hallucination theory; Stolen Body theory; Decomposition theory• Download the free complete transcript and show notes here.• Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 15, verses 12-28 & 58; Romans 4, verse 25; Zachariah 9, verse 10• Find out more about Covenant Church at ⁠covenantexperience.com