Raised for Our Justification

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is not merely a miraculous event—it is the divine declaration that the work of salvation is complete. In Romans 4:23–25, Paul shows that just as righteousness was credited to Abraham through faith, so it is credited to all who believe in the God who raised Jesus from the dead. Christ was delivered over because of our transgressions, bearing the full weight of our sin upon the cross. But He was raised because of our justification, proving that the sacrifice was accepted, the debt was paid, and righteousness has been secured. The empty tomb stands as God’s public proclamation that sinners who trust in Christ are declared righteous before Him. This truth demands a response. If Christ is risen, then salvation is certain for all who believe. The question is no longer merely, “Did Christ rise?” but “How does His resurrection change your life?”

Brad Jordan Brad is the Pastor of Christ Reformed Baptist Church, an RBC church plant in the Pee Dee Region of South Carolina (Hartsville, Darlington, Florence, Sumter and surrounding areas). He has a wife, Lisa, and three kids, Kaylee, Anna and Jonathan. Born and raised in South Carolina, Brad has been a pastor for over 15 years and has a great passion and desire for shepherding the flock of CRBC and "teaching them to keep all that [Christ] commanded".

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