Why Did Jesus Have to Die and Rise Again?

New Hope Church | becomehope · Apr 9, 2026 · 48m

He is risen! This is the biggest holiday we celebrate, the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

We believe in a God who is intrinsically active in His creation. He made the earth, looked at it, and said "It's GOOD." He made man and woman in His image as His ambassadors, to enjoy life, work, food, relationship. One rule: Don't eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil.

Then Satan slithered in with three lies (the same ones he uses today):

(1) God isn't trustworthy,

(2) There's hidden knowledge you need,

(3) It will make you like God.

Eve ate. Adam ate. Their eyes opened. They…