Resurrection of Jesus Christ

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is foretold

In Scripture

1 Corinthians 15:3–4 NRSV

For I handed on to you as of first importance what I in turn had received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, and that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures,

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By Jesus Christ

Matthew 16:21

See also the sign of Jonah; the transfiguration; ; ; ; Jesus Christ clears the temple;

The resurrection is preached by the apostles

Acts 4:33 NRSV

With great power the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.

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The certainty of the resurrection

Acts 1:3 NRSV

After his suffering he presented himself alive to them by many convincing proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.

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These verses particularly stress the physical reality of the risen Christ:

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The necessity of the resurrection

1 Corinthians 15:17 NRSV

If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.

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The results of Jesus Christ’s resurrection

God’s power is demonstrated

Ephesians 1:19–20 NRSV

and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power. God put this power to work in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places,

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The sonship of Jesus Christ is declared

Romans 1:4 NRSV

and was declared to be Son of God with power according to the spirit of holiness by resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord,

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The lordship of Jesus Christ is declared

Romans 14:9 NRSV

For to this end Christ died and lived again, so that he might be Lord of both the dead and the living.

The lordship of Jesus Christ is seen in that he was raised to the right hand of God:

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2 Corinthians 5:15 NRSV

And he died for all, so that those who live might live no longer for themselves, but for him who died and was raised for them.

The destruction of death’s power is declared

Revelation 1:18 NRSV

and the living one. I was dead, and see, I am alive forever and ever; and I have the keys of Death and of Hades.

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The benefits of Jesus Christ’s resurrection for believers

It is the foundation of salvation

Romans 4:25 NRSV

who was handed over to death for our trespasses and was raised for our justification.

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It provides the power to live for God

Romans 6:4 NRSV

Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life.

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The intercession of Jesus Christ depends upon it

Romans 8:34 NRSV

Who is to condemn? It is Christ Jesus, who died, yes, who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who indeed intercedes for us.

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It brings assurance of resurrection to eternal life

1 Corinthians 6:14

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