Despotism of Good Friday Gives Way to Hope of Easter

This week, Christians give special remembrance to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Today — Good Friday — focuses on His crucifixion. The events surrounding this death are of great significance to Christians. Our theology and practice rest on what that death meant and on the truth of Christ’s subsequent rising from the tomb. While principally of religious importance, Jesus’s death was wrapped in political instruction as well.

We shouldn’t be surprised. Scripture declares God to be the King and to exercise just rule over His kingdom — the entire world. With this perfect rule in mind, the Bible is filled, too, with discussions of justice, of right and wrong rule by men.

About the Author

Adam M. Carrington

Adam M. Carrington is an associate professor of politics at Hillsdale College.

Featured Tags

Manage following

Christianity

Easter

This week, Christians give special remembrance to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Today — Good Friday — focuses on His crucifixion. The events surrounding this death are of great significance to Christians. Our theology and practice rest on what that death meant and on the truth of Christ’s subsequent rising from the tomb. While principally of religious importance, Jesus’s death was wrapped in political instruction as well.

We shouldn’t be surprised. Scripture declares God to be the King and to exercise just rule over His kingdom — the entire world. With this perfect rule in mind, the Bible is filled, too, with discussions of justice, of right and wrong rule by men.