Dear Cornerstone Family,
We are thrilled to have you with us for the celebration of Easter. Our sincere prayer is that through today’s worship service, you will encounter by faith the risen Savior and come to know in a real and fresh way the power of his resurrection (Philippians 3:10).
To that end, take a few minutes now to thumb through the worship bulletin orienting yourself to the service. Then, come back here to meditate on the quotes below, reflecting on the eternal significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
“The resurrection of Jesus Christ is one of the foundation stones of Christianity. It was the seal of the great work that he came on earth to do. It was the crowning proof that the ransom he paid for sinners was accepted, the atonement for sin accomplished, the head of him who had the power of death bruised, and the victory won.”—J.C. Ryle
“You are not suffering from anything that a good resurrection can’t fix.”––D.A. Carson
“The stem bent, pent in seed, grows straight
And stands. Pain breaks in song. Surprising
The merely dead, graves fill with light
Like opened eyes. He rests in rising.”—Wendell Berry
“Christianity is in its very essence a resurrection religion.”—John Stott
“The cross of Christ only triumphs in the breast of believers over the devil and the flesh, sin and sinners, when their eyes are directed to the power of His resurrection.” —John Calvin
“Grant me more and more of the resurrection life:
may it rule me,
may I walk in its power,
and be strengthened through its influence.”
—The Valley of Vision
Having prepared our hearts, let’s approach the throne of grace and worship the risen Savior together!
Your servant,
