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The gospel rests upon the history of Jesus Christ: his birth, obedient life, atoning death, physical resurrection from the dead and his ascension into heaven.

The incarnation of Jesus Christ

The historical facts

Luke 2:4-7 See also Luke 2:10-12; Matthew 1:20-21; Luke 1:30-35

Its theological significance

John 1:14 See also John 1:9; Romans 8:3; 2 Corinthians 8:9; Galatians 4:4-5; Philippians 2:6-7; 1 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 2:14; 1 John 1:1-2

The sinless life of Jesus Christ

1 Peter 2:22 See also Isaiah 53:9; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 4:15; Hebrews 7:26-28; 1 John 3:5

The death of Jesus Christ

An historical event

Philippians 2:8 See also Matthew 27:50 pp Mark 15:37 pp Luke 23:46 pp John 19:30

Its redemptive significance

Romans 5:8-11 See also Luke 12:49-50; Luke 24:26; John 17:4; Acts 2:23; Romans 5:19; 1 Corinthians 1:23-24; 1 Peter 2:24

The resurrection of Jesus Christ

Its historical reality

1 Corinthians 15:3-8 See also Matthew 28:1-8 pp Mark 16:1-8 pp Luke 24:1-10 pp John 20:1-9; 2 Timothy 2:8-10

Its implication for believers

1 Corinthians 15:14 See also Romans 4:25 in relation to justification; Romans 6:1-14 in relation to sanctification; 1 Corinthians 15:21,42-49 in relation to the resurrection of believers

The ascension of Jesus Christ

Acts 1:9 See also Mark 16:19; Luke 24:50-51; Acts 1:1-2; Acts 2:33; Romans 8:34; Colossians 3:1; 1 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 1:3; Hebrews 12:2

See also

2075  Christ, sinless
2375  kingdom of God
2505  Christ, ascension
2515  Christ, birth of
2530  Christ, death of
2555  Christ, resurrection appearances
2560  Christ, resurrection
2595  incarnation
5849  exaltation
6614  atonement
6720  redemption



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