1.6K views · 58 reactions | Jesus humbled Himself, carrying our burdens to the cross, and rose again so we could be made right with God. His love isn’t just an idea—it’s action, sacrifice, and grace. Imagine the impact if we loved others the way Jesus loved us. ‘By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another’ (John 13:35). Let's love boldly, like Christ. | The Heights Baptist Church | Facebook

For early Christian’s - the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead was an all sufficient motivation. Nothing else was ever required. Christ being raised from the dead gave meaning to this life, Christ being raised from the dead gave meaning to our sufferings and afflictions. When Stephen was stoned to death, his joy and hope was knowing that Christ was raised from the dead and because Christ lives he too shall live. The empty tomb was the Christian’s all sufficient joy. Nothing else was ever

11K views · 99 reactions | Carrying the Cross...Church commemorates...