The crucifixion represents more than a transaction where Jesus paid for our sins – it's an invitation to recognize our inclusion in His death and resurrection. We explore how Jesus didn't just die for us, but as us and with us.
• Traditional Easter messages focus on substitution (Jesus died in our place)
• The inclusion perspective reveals we died with Christ (Romans 6:5-6)
• When we died with Him, we also rose with Him as new creations
• Our old sinful identity was crucified with Christ and is gone forever
• We're not just forgiven but transformed through real rebirth
• Substitution leads to performance; inclusion leads to rest
• The resurrection isn't just a future event but a present reality
• The same Spirit that raised Jesus now dwells in us
• We are not spectators of Easter but participants in it
• He is risen, and so have you
