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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.

Jesus Christ's resurrection was a demonstration of God's power

The power of God the Father

Ephesians 1:18-20 See also Matthew 22:29-32; Acts 2:24; Acts 3:15; Acts 10:40; Acts 13:29-30; Galatians 1:1; Colossians 2:12

The power of the Holy Spirit

Romans 1:4; 1 Timothy 3:16; 1 Peter 3:18

The resurrection confirmed Jesus Christ as the Son of God

John 20:30-31 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 ; Romans 1:4 See also Psalm 2:7; Acts 13:33

The centrality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ

As the basis of faith

1 Corinthians 15:14-15 See also Acts 3:15; Acts 4:33; Acts 17:18; Acts 24:21; Romans 10:9; 2 Timothy 2:8; Hebrews 6:1-2

As the basis of believers' justification

Romans 4:25; Romans 8:34

As the basis of Christian hope

Acts 24:15; 1 Corinthians 15:19

As the basis of believers' resurrection

1 Corinthians 15:20-23 The 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. See also John 14:19; Acts 26:23; Romans 8:11

See also

1105  God, power of
2066  Christ, power of
2218  Christ, Son of God
2420  gospel
3030  Holy Spirit, power
8020  faith
9610  hope