He Is Risen!

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If this were the end of the story, we would still be in despair, without hope and forgiveness of sins.  "He was wounded for our transgressions, bruised for our iniquities, the chastisement of our peace was upon him, and by his stripes we are healed."  Isaiah 53:5

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Because of this, we are able to believe, in faith, repent, and receive forgiveness of sins.  "For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God."  2 Corinth. 5:21