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The Resurrection of Christ

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a foundational event in Christian theology, signifying His victory over death and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. According to the Gospels, Jesus was crucified, died, and was buried. On the third day, He rose from the dead, as He had foretold. This event is recorded in all four Gospels, with each providing unique details that together form a comprehensive account.

In Matthew 28:5-6 , the angel at the tomb declares to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He lay." This announcement confirms the fulfillment of Jesus' own predictions about His resurrection (Matthew 16:21, 17:23, 20:19).

The resurrection is further attested by multiple post-resurrection appearances of Jesus. He appeared to Mary Magdalene (John 20:14-18), to the disciples on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35), to the apostles in the upper room (John 20:19-23), and to more than five hundred brethren at once (1 Corinthians 15:6). These appearances provide compelling evidence of His bodily resurrection, as He interacted with His followers, ate with them, and allowed them to touch Him (Luke 24:39-43).

The Apostle Paul emphasizes the centrality of the resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15:14 , stating, "And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is worthless, and so is your faith." The resurrection is not only a historical event but also a theological cornerstone that assures believers of their own future resurrection and eternal life (1 Corinthians 15:20-22).

Followed by His Exaltation

Following His resurrection, Jesus' exaltation is marked by His ascension into heaven, where He is seated at the right hand of God the Father. This exaltation signifies His authority and lordship over all creation. In Acts 1:9 , it is recorded, "After He had said this, they watched as He was taken up, and a cloud hid Him from their sight." The ascension is a visible demonstration of His return to the heavenly realm, where He continues His priestly and kingly roles.

The exaltation of Christ is further elaborated in Philippians 2:9-11 : "Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." This passage highlights the universal recognition of Jesus' lordship and the ultimate submission of all creation to His authority.

In His exalted state, Jesus serves as the mediator between God and humanity (1 Timothy 2:5) and intercedes for believers (Hebrews 7:25). His exaltation assures believers of His continued presence and power in their lives through the Holy Spirit, whom He sent as a Comforter and Guide (John 14:16-17).

The resurrection and exaltation of Christ are inseparable events that together affirm His divine nature, His victory over sin and death, and His ongoing reign as King of kings and Lord of lords. These truths form the bedrock of Christian hope and the assurance of salvation for all who believe in Him.

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Acts 4:10,11
Be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him does this man stand here before you whole.
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Romans 8:34
Who is he that comdemns? It is Christ that died, yes rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.
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Ephesians 1:20
Which he worked in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
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Philippians 2:9,10
Why God also has highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
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Revelation 1:18
I am he that lives, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for ever more, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.
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Christ's Resurrection Song.
... our Father, the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. ... At last the great new song
of resurrection and the ... May the path He followed down here become more and ...
/.../gaebelein/the lord of glory/christs resurrection song.htm

The Ascension Necessary for the Conviction of the Apostles.
... true significance in this regard, if Christ were removed ... How could his resurrection
have formed, for the disciples ... if it had been subsequently followed by death ...
/.../section 307 the ascension necessary.htm

The Resurrection.
... Mark also says that Christ was buried on the evening of ... is the first gleam of faith
in the Lord's resurrection. ... were last at the cross; they followed the body ...
/.../johnson/the new testament commentary vol iii john/the resurrection.htm

Gentiles Seeking Christ.
... Christ does not declare that he will draw every individual ... great thought is the power
of his death and resurrection. ... And the great events that followed it as a ...
/.../johnson/the new testament commentary vol iii john/gentiles seeking christ.htm

The People's Christ
... included. A few there were of the rich followed Jesus in his own day, and it
is so now. ... them. Christ was then exalted in his resurrection. 3 ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/the peoples christ.htm

The Exalted One.
... This is followed by a description of Himself ... key in these quotations how we should
look for Christ in the ... He is higher than the angels in His resurrection Glory ...
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First and Second Appearances of the Risen Christ. The Resurrection ...
... about the empty tomb, Mary followed them back ... [Christ's first question expressed
kindly sympathy; the second ... to bring them word of the resurrection.] ^dI have ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/cxxxv first and second appearances.htm

Christ Exalted
... after labour, preaching after preaching, followed each other ... feet, when at that second
resurrection the wicked ... rebel, thou that hast despised Christ, it will ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 2 1856/christ exalted.htm

The Resurrection of Christ.
... A temporary resurrection followed by another death could never ... 4:25, where Paul
represents Christ's death and ... 90) that the resurrection is "the culmination of ...
/.../history of the christian church volume i/section 19 the resurrection of.htm

The Church of Jerusalem and the Labors of Peter.
... took offence at the doctrine of the resurrection of Christ ... his heroism and of the
glory of Christ in his ... And it was soon followed by the conversion of Cornelius ...
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