American Black Journal’s "Black Church in Detroit" series explores the messages of Easter and what the resurrection of Jesus means to the African American community.

In each of these works, Jesus is depicted as a Black man, and no one really bats an eye. (The Lil Nas X video is designed to provoke, but not because of the color of Christ’s skin.) ...

As Easter approaches, Christians around the world begin to focus on two of the central tenets of their faith: the death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. Other charismatic Jewish teachers or ...

At the Resurrection, Jesus has become the Messiah, the Christ, God’s anointed ruler of the earth. To be God’s anointed, the Christ, is to be at least in part the human descendant of David.

For Easter Sunday, Rev. Jeremiah Johnston, Ph.D., reflects on the Road to Emmaus and the hope offered by the physical resurrection of Jesus Christ after his death on the cross.

By ascending to the right hand of God, Jesus isn’t just risen — he reigns. That place of honor marks him as ruler over all creation, exalted above every name and every circumstance.

The Resurrection of the Christ picks up where The Passion left off, but this time it’s less sermon and more supernatural showdown. The Resurrection of the Christ: Jesus Returns in Mel Gibson’s ...

Also, without the resurrection of Christ, the Christian’s faith is futile, and there is no forgiveness of sins, as supported by 1 Corinthians 15:12-19. Jesus’s resurrection also brings disruption.

The third gift of the resurrection is the Spirit. Jesus breathes on the disciples and says: “Receive the Holy Spirit.” In John’s Gospel, we do not have to wait for Pentecost.

The debate over the color of Jesus’ skin is one of the oldest running arguments in religion. But this Easter, the question is a serious one — for several reasons.