Forgiven and Sent

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What is the purpose of Jesus’ resurrection and his giving of his Holy Spirit?

Because Jesus died on a cross for our sin and rose from the grave, we can have peace with God, we can be forgiven of our sin, and we can be sent out, empowered by the Holy Spirit, to share Jesus’ forgiveness of sin with all the world.

In his gospel account, John wrote, “Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.’ And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld.’” (John 20:21-23, ESV).

We are forgiven and are sent out by Jesus with his peace and with the provision and power of his Holy Spirit. Jesus’ resurrection possesses peace, purpose, and power for our lives.

May we experience the peace, the purpose, and the power of the resurrection of Jesus in our lives.

A Collect for Friday of Easter Week: “Almighty Father, who gave your only Son to die for our sins and to rise for our justification: Give us grace so to put away the leaven of malice and wickedness, that we may always serve you in purity of life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.” (Book of Common Prayer, 2019).

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