Dictionary of Bible Themes Jesus Christ's resurrection represents a demonstration of the power of God, the confirmation of the divinity of Jesus Christ and the grounds of hope for Christian believers. Ephesians 1:18-20Jesus Christ's resurrection was a demonstration of God's power See also The power of God the Father Matthew 22:29-32Acts 2:24; 3:15; 10:40; 13:29-30 Galatians 1:1 Colossians 2:12 Romans 1:4 1 Timothy 3:16 The power of the Holy Spirit 1 Peter 3:18John 20:30-31 The resurrection confirmed Jesus Christ as the Son of God Romans 1:4See also John calls Jesus Christ's miracles "signs" (see also Jn 2:11; 6:2) and his resurrection is the climax, confirming his identity beyond all doubt Psalms 2:7Acts 13:33 1 Corinthians 15:14-15 The centrality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ See also As the basis of faith Acts 3:15; 4:33; 17:18; 24:21Romans 10:9 2 Timothy 2:8 Hebrews 6:1-2 Romans 4:25; 8:34 As the basis of believers' justification Acts 24:151 Corinthians 15:19 As the basis of Christian hope 1 Corinthians 15:20-23As the basis of believers' resurrection See also John 14:19The Law of Moses (Ex 23:16) provided for an offering of the firstfruits of crops to God. The firstfruits were the guarantee of the full harvest to come. The NT sees the resurrection of Jesus Christ as the firstfruits of the full ingathering of all God's people when Jesus Christ comes again. Acts 26:23Romans 8:11 See also 1110 God, present everywhere2069 Christ, pre-eminence 2221 Christ, Son of Man 2421 gospel, historical foundation 3035 Holy Spirit, presence of 8021 faith 9612 hope, in God |
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