By Chuck Baldwin

The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead separates our Lord
from all the world’s messiahs and separates Christianity from all
the world’s religions. Furthermore, the resurrection of Christ Jesus
also separates the United States of America from every other
nation on earth.

Therefore, it is no accident that the Easter story (along with the
Christmas story) incurs the wrath and revulsion of Christ-rejecters
as no other. The "god of this world" is relentless in his attacks
against all those who even remotely seek to honor the work of
Christ on the cross and His subsequent resurrection from the grave.

Look no further than Mel Gibson’s film, The Passion Of The
Christ, as an example. Ever since this reverent and realistic
depiction of our Savior’s suffering and death was released on the
big screen, both network and cable television programming has
been filled with all sorts of "experts" trying desperately to debunk
the legitimacy of Christ’s death and resurrection. Beyond that,
Gibson himself has been accused of anti-Semitism, of being a
Nazi, of being a lover of violence, ad infinitum, ad nauseam.

The furor over Gibson’s phenomenal film makes it obvious that
anti-Christian bigotry is alive and well among the Hollywood elite,
in network board rooms, and in media executive committee
meetings. Yet, for those of us who have come to that place called
Calvary via repentance and faith, it is requisite to once again
remind the skeptics and gainsayers of this world that we serve a
crucified, buried, and risen Savior. This is especially necessary at
this special time of year.

Furthermore, the hatred and animosity against the Gospel reveals
deeper motives within the hearts of those who attempt to attack the
founding principles of our beloved republic. Yes, Martha, you will
find that the same people who hate our Christ also hate our
country!

After all, the United States of America was a nation established in
the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and for His glory. The founders
of this country were emphatic about that! Therefore, the imprint
and influence of the Savior are seen and felt throughout the length
and breadth of this nation. And it is that same imprint and
influence that the secularists are feverishly attempting to expunge.

However, the resurrection of Jesus from the dead also seals the
doom of God’s enemies! Try as they will, they are a defeated foe!
The empty tomb has secured their fate.

Therefore, if America wishes to remain a free and independent
republic, if this nation truly desires future peace and prosperity,
and if we genuinely aspire to remain a blessed and protected land,
we must quickly throw off this devilish attempt to de-Christianize
our country and humbly return to the God of our fathers!

After all, it wasn’t a dead and deteriorated false god upon which
America received its vision and hope; it was the crucified and
resurrected God-man, the Lord Jesus Christ!

© Chuck Baldwin

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