What is the meaning of Easter?
Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. It is the heart of the Christian faith — proof that his death conquered sin and the promise of eternal life.
Easter commemorates the events of Jesus’ death and, supremely, his resurrection on the third day. The angel’s announcement at the empty tomb captures it: ‘He is not here; he has risen!’ (Luke 24:6).
The resurrection is no minor detail. Paul says that without it ‘your faith is futile’ (1 Corinthians 15:17). Because Jesus rose, his death is proven to have defeated sin and death.
Easter therefore celebrates hope: ‘Because I live, you also will live’ (John 14:19). For believers it is the assurance that death is not the end and that new life is found in the risen Christ.
Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.