1. Mindful that the pagans’ understanding of death is a finality, Paul says, “NO!” Death is not the end of humanity in God’s new world.
  2. The life of holiness will overtake the world on the last day. Practice living in the coming world now.
  3. The only point in being a Christian at all is if this message of the resurrected Jesus continues to be the solid ground on which you stand.
  4. .A prayerful and meditative vigil in expectation of Christ’s return at Easter became a common feature of the celebration of His crucifixion and resurrection.