Fr. Matthias Shehad discusses the meaning and significance of the Resurrection of the Dead in this sermon. He explains the story of Thomas’s initial doubt and the Lord’s appearance that confirmed the Resurrection. Fr. Matthias contrasts the hope found in Christ’s Resurrection with the Old Testament understanding of death as final and without redemption.
He outlines three stages of death for the believer: the death in baptism symbolizing the old self’s burial, the ongoing spiritual death to sin through a life of holiness, and the physical death that leads to eternal life. Fr. Matthias emphasizes that Christ’s Resurrection transformed death from a fearful end into a passage to eternal life and victory over sin and Satan.
The message highlights the promise of the Resurrection for all believers, the purpose of spiritual struggles, and the hope of reunion with loved ones. Fr. Matthias encourages the faithful to view death as a gateway to eternal life with God.
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