The resurrection of Jesus Christ is central to the NT. It affirms His divinity, validates His ministry, and paves the way for the future resurrection of believers.
Jesus Christ’s resurrection was foreshadowed in the OT
In Abraham and Isaac: Ge 22:5; Heb 11:19
In Jonah: Jnh 1:17; 2:10; Mt 12:40
Jesus Christ’s resurrection was predicted
1Co 15:3-4 Also see: Isa 53:11; Hos 6:2; Lk 24:45-46; Ac 2:25-31; 13:35; Ps 16:8-11; Ac 13:34; 26:22-23
By Jesus Christ himself, Mt 16:21 Mk 8:31 Lk 9:22 Also see: Mt 17:9 Mk 9:9; Mt 20:18-19 Mk 10:32-34 Lk 18:31-33; Mt 26:32 Mk 14:28; Jn 2:19-21
Jesus Christ’s resurrection was anticipated by the raising of the dead
In the OT Heb 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”. Also see: 1Ki 17:22; 2Ki 4:35; 13:21
In the miracles of Jesus Christ Lk 7:22 Mt 11:4-5 Also see: Mt 9:23-25 Mk 5:38-42; Mt 27:52-53; Lk 7:14-15; Jn 11:43-44
The sequence of events in Jesus Christ’s resurrection
It was preceded by suffering and death Php 2:8-9 Also see: Jn 19:28-33; Heb 2:9
It took place on the first day of the week Jn 20:1-2 Mt 28:1-2 Mk 16:2-4 Lk 24:1-3
It was announced by angels Mt 28:5-6 Mk 16:5-6 pp Lk 24:4-6 Also see: Lk 24:23; 1Ti 3:16
Salvation Prayer
Father in heaven, thank you for sending your Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for the forgiveness of my sins. Lord Jesus, please forgive me for all of my sins. Come into my heart and be my Lord and Savior. Please help me live for you and fill me with your Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.