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BASEL CHRONICLES | EDITORIAL | APRIL 2021

Our sins are forgiven
The Bible makes it clear that we have all

sinned (Romans 3:23). And sin put a rift
in our relationship with our Creator, sepa-
rating us from His love. But because of

the death and resurrection of Jesus, we
have received forgiveness and our rela-

tionship with God has been restored.

Death is not the end
Jesus conquered the grave and promises
that we can follow in His footsteps

(Philippians 3:21). Because of the resur-
rection of Christ, death no longer has

power over us. We have gained eternal
life. Paul shouts with an air of deance,
“Where, O death, is your victory? Where,

O death, is your sting?” (1 Corinthians
15:55). Of course, there is no reply.

How we live is important

Because we know we will live forever in
God's presence, our priorities and devo-
tion are focused on Him, not on the con-

cerns of this present world. This focus
does not take us out of this world, but

keeps our attention where it belongs
(Colossians 3:2). In fact, living with our
hearts focused on eternity enables us, to

be more effective in God's business —
living out His truth and building His king-

dom — right here and now.

Let us arise and shine as the Church and

proclaim the good news, that death has
no power over us and we serve the Living
God.

Wishing you all a very happy and blessed

Easter.