Crucifixion,Resurrection and Ascension

• Crucifixion


  Jesus was sentenced to death by crucifixion for blasphemy
• Good Friday


  Christians believe Jesus' death was sacrificial as he gave his life as atonement for the sins of humanity
• Resurrection


  Jesus was brought back to life 3 days after the crucifixion, he overcomes sin and death, opening the door for eternal life
• Bible: ''he is not here, he has risen''
• Resurrection


  Gives proof of Jesus as the Son of God
• Ascension

  When the resurrected Jesus ascended to Heaven 40 days after his resurrection
• Ascension


  Reminder of how Jesus is divine
• Importance/influence of Jesus' life events

  • Evidence that Jesus was Son of God
  • Foundation for the Christian belief in life after death and hope in eternal life after death
  • Explains how Christians are saved from original sin/normal sin
  • Shows the relationship between God and Jesus
  • Shows how Jesus saved humanity
  • Helps Christians understand the sacrifice Jesus made and reinforces the importance of Jesus within Christianity