Resurrection of Jesus Christ

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is foretold

In Scripture

1 Corinthians 15:3–4 KJV 1900

For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

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By Jesus Christ

Matthew 16:21 KJV 1900

From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.

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

The resurrection is preached by the apostles

Acts 4:33 KJV 1900

And with great power gave the apostles witness of 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 KJV 1900

To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to 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 KJV 1900

And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins.

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The results of Jesus Christ’s resurrection

God’s power is demonstrated

Ephesians 1:19–20 KJV 1900

And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,

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The sonship of Jesus Christ is declared

Romans 1:4 KJV 1900

And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:

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The lordship of Jesus Christ is declared

Romans 14:9 KJV 1900

For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and 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 KJV 1900

And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.

The destruction of death’s power is declared

Revelation 1:18 KJV 1900

I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

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The benefits of Jesus Christ’s resurrection for believers

It is the foundation of salvation

Romans 4:25 KJV 1900

Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.

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It provides the power to live for God

Romans 6:4 KJV 1900

Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

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The intercession of Jesus Christ depends upon it

Romans 8:34 KJV 1900

Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.

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It brings assurance of resurrection to eternal life

1 Corinthians 6:14 KJV 1900

And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power.

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