Explain why the suffering, death and resurrection are important for Christians today.

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EXPLAIN WHY THE SUFFERING, DEATH AND RESURRECTION ARE IMPORTANT FOR CHRISTIANS TODAY.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16.

 

Jesus knew his destiny. His is the supreme example of self-sacrificing love. His was a love so strong that he endured such pain and suffering for the sake of God, whom he loved, and the entire human race. Christians today believe that Jesus died for our sins. His death was the highest declaration of his love. Christians show self-sacrifice when they are prepared to give their time, effort and money to help those who are less fortunate. When we die we cannot take material things with us. Like the story of the poor widow’s offering, Mark 12:41-44 she only gave a farthing but to her it was all she had. The rich who gave more were still left with more, she was left with nothing.

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Martin Luther-King and Mother Teresa are two prime examples of modern day Christians who displayed acts of love, generosity and self-sacrifice. Martin Luther-King was an American clergyman who became a leading civil rights campaigner who worked for peace, justice and equality for black people. He preached non-violence. In 1964 he was awarded the Nobel peace prize for his dedication in trying to achieve his goal of equality. He was quoted as saying “A man who won’t die for something is not fit to live”. He remained undeterred in his fight for equality. His faith never left even when he may ...

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