An Easter Proclamation Of Faith

This proclamation of faith may be used in response to the sermon on Easter Day or on any of the Easter Sundays.

Leader: The manifold wisdom of God has been revealed. People: Rulers and authorities in heavenly realms now know of his marvelous plan. Leader: For the Son of God, Jesus Christ died on a cross for our sin. People: His body was pierced, His blood was shed as the perfect sacrifice lamb. Leader: After he died the death of man, his lifeless body was placed in a tomb. People: He was wrapped in linens and spices and a large stone sealed him in darkness. Leader: But God broke the darkness with the light of life; on the third day Jesus rose from the dead. People: Resurrection power surged through every part of his being. Leader: He became the Risen Christ—conqueror of sin and death. People: The firstborn from the dead, that we, too, might taste the power of light and life. Leader: He who rose now sits at the right hand of the Father. People: The Risen One is the Ascended Christ—the high priest of heaven and head of the church, his body. Leader: We declare today that we, as his church, are his blood-bought bride. People: That we are his people, a royal priesthood, a new and holy nation in his sight. Leader: He will come again for us … Maranatha! People: That we might be where he is … Maranatha, Lord Jesus! Leader: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. People: Who was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be. World without end. Amen.