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BASEL CHRONICLES | EDITORIAL | APRIL 2021

There is a close relationship between
Christ's rising up from death and the

dead being raised. The fact that the dead
will be raised and the resurrection mes-
sage of Jesus Christ must be conveyed

through our lives. If the death we are to
have is to serve as a symbol of victory in

our lives, we must take the life of this
world very seriously. Our life should be

based on our faith in Jesus.

Does the Christian Church today act as if

Jesus is resurrected? Or is it behaving as
though Jesus is not resurrected? To what

extent are the signs of resurrection evi-
dent through our lives? What are our

roles in defeating the forces of evil? Are
we the forces that inspire and reect life?

Today, we need to ask these questions to
ourselves.

Dear readers, the resurrection of Christ
is a festive celebration of hope. It must

always be experienced by us in life. At
times, it is natural for the forces of

despair to cover us. They can affect us
and bring about change and transforma-
tion in us. In the midst of the forces

which are destroying, devastating and
shrinking our faith, our hope in Christ

and the works of the new life shall pre-
vail over all of these.

Our church, society and various learning
centers across the countries throws light

towards a new perspective and poses
different challenges. The lives of our

churches must be living proof that Jesus
rose and is still alive today.