He is Risen! He is Risen indeed! With these joyous words we introduce the good news of Easter. Our Savior Jesus Christ, who was crucified, died, and was buried, has arisen from the dead. Death has been defeated. Victory over death and damnation has been assured for all who believe that Jesus Christ is true God who became a true man, who died on the cross to suffer the penalty for our sins, and who has arisen to life again. We confess our sinful nature, that there is nothing we can do to save ourselves, that the penalty for our sin is ...