Dictionary of Bible Themes: 2560 Jesus Christ, resurrection of

2560 Jesus Christ, resurrection of

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True Christian preaching is centred on the fact that God raised Jesus Christ from the dead so that believers may have victory over sin and death and receive the blessings of eternal life.

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is foretold

In Scripture

1 Corinthians 15:3-4 See also Psalm 16:10; Psalm 49:15; Isaiah 53:10-12; Hosea 6:2; Luke 24:46; Acts 2:29-31; Acts 26:22-23

By Jesus Christ

Matthew 16:21 pp Mark 8:31 pp Luke 9:22 See also Matthew 12:40 the sign of Jonah; Matthew 17:9 pp Mark 9:9 the transfiguration; Matthew 17:22-23 pp Mark 9:31; Matthew 20:18-19 pp Mark 10:33-34 pp Luke 18:31-33; Matthew 26:32 pp Mark 14:28; John 2:19-22 Jesus Christ clears the temple; John 16:16

The resurrection is preached by the apostles

Acts 4:33 See also Acts 2:24-32; Acts 10:40-41; Acts 17:2-3,18,31

The certainty of the resurrection

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

Luke 24:36-43; John 20:26-28

The necessity of the resurrection

1 Corinthians 15:17 See also John 20:9

The results of Jesus Christ's resurrection

God's power is demonstrated

Ephesians 1:19-20 See also Acts 2:24; 1 Corinthians 6:14

The sonship of Jesus Christ is declared

Romans 1:4 See also Acts 13:33

The lordship of Jesus Christ is declared

Romans 14:9

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

Acts 5:30-31; Ephesians 1:20-22 2 Corinthians 5:15

The destruction of death's power is declared

Revelation 1:18 See also Acts 2:24; Romans 6:9

The benefits of Jesus Christ's resurrection for believers

It is the foundation of salvation

Romans 4:25 See also John 11:25-26; Romans 10:9; 1 Peter 1:21; Peter 3:21

It provides the power to live for God

The intercession of Jesus Christ depends upon it

Romans 8:34 See also Hebrews 7:25

It brings assurance of resurrection to eternal life

1 Corinthians 6:14 See also Romans 6:5; 1 Corinthians 15:20-22; 2 Corinthians 4:14; 1 Thessalonians 4:14; 1 Peter 1:3-4