The resurrection of Jesus changes everything.  It changed history.  The sting of death is replaced by the infusion of Life.  It charged believers with hope.  The resurrection is the promise of new creation through Him who was the firstborn from the dead.  The resurrection affirms atonement for sin is completed.  We are forgiven.  We are redeemed.  We are born from above.  We are citizens of the Kingdom.  Our future is as bright as the resurrection of Jesus declares it to be.

“And from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and released us from our sins by His blood.” Revelation 1:5 (NASB)