Crucifixion, Resurrection and Ascension

• Although Jesus was fully God he was also fully human so suffered pain.
• Jesus's last words before death were "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit" (Luke 23:46)
• Jesus's sacrifice on the cross gives hope to Christians that their sins will be forgiven if they sincerly repent.
• Christians believe that God understand human suffering because Jesus who is God experienced it.
• Christians accept that suffering is part of life as it was part of Jesus's life.

• Shows the power of good over evil and life over death.
• Means Christians sins will be forgiven if they follow God's laws.
• Means Christians will be resurrected if they accept Jesus, so there is no need to fear death.
• Shows Jesus is with God in heaven.
• Paves the way for God to send the Holy Spirit to provide comfort and guidence.

Resurrection:

"And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith". (Bible)

Ascension:

"While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven". (Luke 24:51)