Grietje Commelin

“Christ has been raised from the dead…” (1 Corinthians 15:20) After reading the moving accounts of Jesus’ suffering, death, and burial, today we reflect on His resurrection. Jesus did not remain in the grave. He rose as the Victor; death did not have the final word! When God created the world, death had no place … Lees meer

“ We were buried therefore with Him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.” (Romans 6:4) The burial of Jesus made it undeniably clear that He had truly died. In the same radical … Lees meer

“And Joseph bought a linen shroud, and taking Him down, wrapped Him in the linen shroud and laid Him in a tomb that had been cut out of the rock. And he rolled a stone against the entrance of the tomb.” (Mark 15:46) The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ died on the cross. He … Lees meer

“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.” (Galatians 2:20) In many countries, being a Christian is life-threatening. But in the verse above, Paul is referring to something else. He says that he has been crucified with Christ (Galatians 2:20). And this does not … Lees meer

“I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures.” (1 Corinthians 15:3) Jesus died for our sins, and He did so “in accordance with the Scriptures.” The apostle Paul considers this a matter “of first importance” for every Christian. Jesus’ death … Lees meer

“The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with Him in order that we may also be glorified with Him.” (Romans 8:16-17) Jesus’ suffering was unique. His sacrifice was sufficient once and for all … Lees meer

“He was pierced for our transgressions; He was crushed for our iniquities; upon Him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with His wounds we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5) Centuries before Jesus Christ came to earth, Isaiah prophecied about a “Servant of the Lord” who would suffer for the transgressions of sinful people and … Lees meer

“Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised.” (Matthew 16:21) Jesus Christ came to earth to teach people about God and about His coming Kingdom. His message was accompanied … Lees meer