9311 resurrection, of Jesus Christ
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The resurrection of Jesus Christ is of central importance to the NT. It affirms the divinity of Jesus Christ, marks the words and deeds of his ministry with God's seal of approval and opens the way to the future resurrection of believers.

Jesus Christ's resurrection was foreshadowed in the OT

In Abraham and Isaac:

Genesis 22:5; Hebrews 11:19

In Jonah:

Jonah 1:17; Jonah 2:10; Matthew 12:40

Jesus Christ's resurrection was predicted

In the OT

1 Corinthians 15:3-4 See also Isaiah 53:11; Hosea 6:2; Luke 24:45-46; Acts 2:25-31; Acts 13:35; Psalm 16:8-11; Acts 13:34; Acts 26:22-23

By Jesus Christ himself

Matthew 16:21 pp Mark 8:31 pp Luke 9:22 See also Matthew 17:9 pp Mark 9:9; Matthew 20:18-19 pp Mark 10:32-34 pp Luke 18:31-33; Matthew 26:32 pp Mark 14:28; John 2:19-21

Jesus Christ's resurrection was anticipated by the raising of the dead

In the OT

Hebrews 11:35 None of the OT or NT miracles are true resurrections. Those raised resumed life as before, their bodies unchanged. Resurrection for Jesus Christ and therefore for his people means a changed body and permanent life in glory. This is the “better resurrection”. See also 1 Kings 17:22; 2 Kings 4:35; Kings 13:21

In the miracles of Jesus Christ

Luke 7:22 pp Matthew 11:4-5 See also Matthew 9:23-25 pp Mark 5:38-42; Matthew 27:52-53; Luke 7:14-15; John 11:43-44

The sequence of events in Jesus Christ's resurrection

It was preceded by suffering and death

Philippians 2:8-9 See also John 19:28-33; Hebrews 2:9

It took place on the first day of the week

John 20:1-2 pp Matthew 28:1-2 pp Mark 16:2-4 pp Luke 24:1-3

It was announced by angels

Matthew 28:5-6 pp Mark 16:5-6 pp Luke 24:4-6 See also Luke 24:23; 1 Timothy 3:16

The disciples were reluctant to believe it

Luke 24:25-26 See also Mark 16:13-14; Luke 24:11; John 20:24-25

The disciples saw the evidence and were ultimately convinced

John 2:22 See also Luke 24:33-35; John 20:8,18,26-28; Acts 2:32; Acts 3:15; Acts 4:33

The risen Christ appeared to many people

Acts 1:3

To the disciples:

Matthew 28:16-17; Mark 16:14; Luke 24:50-52; John 20:19-23,26-31; John 21:1-2; Acts 1:9-11

To Mary Magdalene:

Mark 16:9; John 20:11-18 Luke 24:13-15 to two on the Emmaus road

To Peter:

Luke 24:34; 1 Corinthians 15:5

To Paul:

Acts 9:3-5 pp Acts 22:6-8 pp Acts 26:12-15; 1 Corinthians 15:8 Acts 10:39-41; 1 Corinthians 15:6 to over 500 people; 1 Corinthians 15:7 to James

The resurrection was followed by Jesus Christ's entry into glory

Romans 8:34 See also 1 Corinthians 15:24-29; Ephesians 1:18-21; 1 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 1:3; Revelation 1:18

Jesus Christ's resurrection body was spiritual but not ghostly

Luke 24:37-39 See also John 20:27; Acts 1:4; 1 Corinthians 15:50; Philippians 3:21

See also

1429  prophecy, OT fulfilment
2018  Christ, divinity
2351  Christ, miracles
2366  Christ, prophecies concerning
2421  gospel, historical foundation
2505  Christ, ascension
2530  Christ, death of
2555  Christ, resurrection appearances
2560  Christ, resurrection
5396  lordship of Christ
5471  proof
8425  evangelism



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