Dictionary of Bible Themes
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.
Luke 2:4-7The incarnation of Jesus Christ
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The historical facts
Luke 2:10-12Matthew 1:20-21Luke 1:30-35John 1:14See also
Its theological significance
John 1:9Romans 8:32 Corinthians 8:9Galatians 4:4-5Philippians 2:6-71 Timothy 3:16Hebrews 2:141 John 1:1-21 Peter 2:22The sinless life of Jesus Christ
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Isaiah 53:92 Corinthians 5:21Hebrews 4:15; 7:26-281 John 3:5Philippians 2:8The death of Jesus Christ
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An historical event
Matthew 27:50pp Mk 15:37
pp Lk 23:46
Romans 5:8-11pp Jn 19:30
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Its redemptive significance
Luke 12:49-50; 24:26John 17:4Acts 2:23Romans 5:191 Corinthians 1:23-241 Peter 2:241 Corinthians 15:3-8The resurrection of Jesus Christ
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Its historical reality
Matthew 28:1-8pp Mk 16:1-8
2 Timothy 2:8-10pp Lk 24:1-10
pp Jn 20:1-9
1 Corinthians 15:14See also
Its implication for believers
Romans 4:25Romans 6:1-14in relation to justification
1 Corinthians 15:21,42-49in relation to sanctification
in relation to the resurrection of believers
Acts 1:9The ascension of Jesus Christ
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Mark 16:19Luke 24:50-51Acts 1:1-2; 2:33Romans 8:34Colossians 3:11 Timothy 3:16Hebrews 1:3; 12:2See also
2075 Christ, sinless2375 kingdom of God2505 Christ, ascension2515 Christ, birth of2530 Christ, death of2555 Christ, resurrection appearances2560 Christ, resurrection2595 incarnation5850 excess6614 atonement6720 redemption 
