Christ, The FirstFruits

Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain.

For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,

1 Corinthians 15:1-4

But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. But each in turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet.

1 Corinthians 15:20-25

Because of Adam and Eve’s disobedience we all are sinners. We were born as sinners, and the only thing that changes that is God. God presented His own Son, Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ is the “firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.”

As you still trapped in your own sins? Accept Jesus gift of salvation and enjoy the freedom of life in Christ and eternity with him.

Through His cross, Jesus rescues and redeems.

Our Daily Bread – January 31, 2013