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Resurrection of Christ, the

The resurrection of Christ is the cornerstone of Christian faith, demonstrating Jesus' victory over death and validating His claim as God's Son. This event is foundational to the gospel and assures believers of eternal life through faith in Him.

Overview

Jesus Christ rose from the dead on the third day, appearing to His disciples and over 500 believers before His ascension. This resurrection proved His divine nature, fulfilled Old Testament prophecies, and secured salvation for all who believe in Him. The resurrection demonstrates God's power over death and guarantees the future resurrection of all believers.

Key Scriptures

"Jesus said to them, 'Do not be afraid; go and tell My brethren to go to Galilee, and there they will see Me'" (Matthew 28:10, NASB). "But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep" (1 Corinthians 15:20, NIV). "And declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead" (Romans 1:4, ESV).

Application

Because Christ rose victorious, believers can face death and trials with confidence, knowing that through faith in His resurrection, they too will experience eternal life with Him.

Scripture References 40

Psalms 2:7 Acts 13:33 Romans 1:4 1 Corinthians 15:6 Luke 24:51 Acts 1:9 1 Corinthians 15:7 Acts 17:31 Matthew 28:5 Matthew 28:6 Matthew 28:7 Luke 24:4 Luke 24:5 Luke 24:6 Luke 24:7 Luke 24:23 Acts 1:22 Acts 2:32 Acts 3:15 Acts 4:33 John 21:1 Matthew 28:16 Matthew 28:17 John 20:19 John 20:24 John 20:26 Acts 25:19 Acts 26:23 Mark 9:10 John 20:9 1 Peter 1:3 1 Peter 1:21 Philippians 3:10 Acts 4:10 Acts 4:11 Romans 8:34 Ephesians 1:20 Philippians 2:9 Philippians 2:10 Revelation 1:18

Full Topical Reference List 134 total — Nave's Topical Bible

A proof of his being the Son of God

Acts 13:33 Psalms 2:7 Romans 1:4

About five hundred brethren

1 Corinthians 15:6

All the Apostles

1 Corinthians 15:7 Acts 1:9 Luke 24:51

An assurance of the judgment

Acts 17:31

Angels

Luke 24:4 Luke 24:5 Luke 24:6 Luke 24:7 Luke 24:23 Matthew 28:5 Matthew 28:6 Matthew 28:7

Apostles

Acts 1:22 Acts 2:32 Acts 3:15 Acts 4:33

Apostles at the sea of Tiberias

John 21:1

Apostles in Galilee

Matthew 28:16 Matthew 28:17

Apostles, except Thomas

John 20:19 John 20:24

Apostles, Thomas being present

John 20:26

Asserted and preached by the Apostles

Acts 25:19 Acts 26:23

At first did not understand the predictions respecting

John 20:9 Mark 9:10

Begotten to a lively hope

1 Peter 1:3 1 Peter 1:21

Desire to know the power of

Philippians 3:10

Followed by his exaltation

Acts 4:10 Acts 4:11 Ephesians 1:20 Philippians 2:9 Philippians 2:10 Revelation 1:18 Romans 8:34

Foretold by Himself

John 2:19 John 2:20 John 2:21 John 2:22 Mark 9:9 Mark 14:28 Matthew 20:19

Foretold by the prophets

Acts 13:34 Acts 13:35 Isaiah 26:19 Psalms 16:10

Forgiveness of sins

1 Corinthians 15:17

Fraud impossible in

Matthew 27:63 Matthew 27:64 Matthew 27:65 Matthew 27:66

He gave many infallible proofs of

Acts 1:3 John 20:20 John 20:27 Luke 24:35 Luke 24:39 Luke 24:43

His enemies

Matthew 28:11 Matthew 28:12 Matthew 28:13 Matthew 28:14 Matthew 28:15

His own power

John 2:19 John 10:18

Hope

1 Corinthians 15:19

Is an emblem of the new birth

Colossians 2:12 Romans 6:4

Isaac

Genesis 22:13 Hebrews 11:19

James

1 Corinthians 15:7

Jonah

Jonah 2:10 Matthew 12:40

Justification

Romans 4:25 Romans 8:34

Mary Magdalene

John 20:18 Mark 16:9

On the first day of the week

Mark 16:9

On the third day after his death

1 Corinthians 15:4 Acts 10:40 Luke 24:46 Mark 16:9

Paul

1 Corinthians 15:8

Reproved for their unbelief of

Mark 16:14

Shall rise in the likeness of

1 Corinthians 15:49 Philippians 3:21 Romans 6:5

Should keep, in remembrance

2 Timothy 2:8

Simon Peter

Luke 24:34

The efficacy of faith

1 Corinthians 15:14 1 Corinthians 15:17

The efficacy of preaching

1 Corinthians 15:14

The first-fruits of our resurrection

1 Corinthians 15:20 1 Corinthians 15:23 Acts 26:23

The fulfilment of Scripture

Luke 24:45 Luke 24:46

The power of God

Acts 2:24 Acts 3:15 Colossians 2:12 Ephesians 1:20 Romans 8:11

The power of the Holy Spirit

1 Peter 3:18

The truth of the gospel involved in

1 Corinthians 15:14 1 Corinthians 15:15

The women

Matthew 28:9

Two disciples

Luke 24:13 Luke 24:14 Luke 24:15 Luke 24:16 Luke 24:17 Luke 24:18 Luke 24:19 Luke 24:20 Luke 24:21 Luke 24:22 Luke 24:23 Luke 24:24 Luke 24:25 Luke 24:26 Luke 24:27 Luke 24:28 Luke 24:29 Luke 24:30 Luke 24:31

Very slow to believe

Luke 24:9 Luke 24:11 Luke 24:37 Luke 24:38 Mark 16:13

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