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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
