The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, says the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ for the atonement of the sins of humanity is one of the two most important events that has changed the world forever.
Apostle Samuel Obuobi said this during the opening session of this year’s Easter Convention at the Osu Central Assembly auditorium.
The General Secretary stated that two monumental events transformed the course of history: the birth of Christ, celebrated as Christmas, and His death and resurrection, commemorated at Easter. These occurrences, he says, continue to resound through time, shaping the very fabric of our world.
Buttressing his assertion, he stated that the timeline of human history is divided into two epochs: Before Christ (BC), signifying the era preceding His birth, and Anno Domini – After Death (AD), which denotes the period after His death. Christianity hinges upon these foundational events, which underscore the core of our faith.
“It is imperative that we proclaim the truth of Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection. Despite various theories and conjectures, the undeniable reality is that Christ was crucified.
“As attested by Paul, Jesus died for our sins and was buried in the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea. Yet, the story does not end there. On the third day, Jesus triumphantly rose from the dead, defying the grave and validating His divine authority,” he said, adding that the significance of Easter lies in commemorating this unmatched event, which serves as the linchpin of our faith.
He, therefore, urged Christians to take an active part in the Easter celebration and to actively share the Good News and resurrection to all people.
“In times like these, it also calls for sober reflection on the profound impact of Christ’s death and resurrection on our world. Without this pivotal event, our reality would be very different. The death of Christ stands as the cornerstone of our existence today. Imagine where we would be if Christ had not made that ultimate sacrifice.”
He also advised them to open up and seek a special encounter with God during the season.
