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The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a foundational event in Christian theology, signifying His victory over death and His divine nature. This miraculous event was attested by angels, who played a crucial role in announcing and explaining the resurrection to the followers of Jesus. The presence and testimony of angels at the resurrection underscore the divine authority and significance of this pivotal moment in salvation history.

Biblical Accounts

The Gospels provide detailed accounts of the angelic involvement in the resurrection of Christ. In the Gospel of Matthew, it is recorded that an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled back the stone from the entrance of the tomb, and sat upon it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing was white as snow (Matthew 28:2-3). The angel addressed the women who came to the tomb, saying, "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" (Matthew 28:5-6).

In the Gospel of Mark, the women entering the tomb saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. The angel said to them, "Do not be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him" (Mark 16:5-6).

The Gospel of Luke describes two men in dazzling apparel standing beside the women at the tomb. The angels questioned, "Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; He has risen!" (Luke 24:5-6). This account emphasizes the fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy about His resurrection.

In the Gospel of John, while the focus is more on Mary Magdalene's encounter with the risen Christ, two angels in white are mentioned as sitting where Jesus' body had been, one at the head and the other at the feet (John 20:12).

Theological Significance

The angelic testimony at the resurrection serves several theological purposes. Firstly, it confirms the truth of Jesus' resurrection, providing divine validation of the event. The angels' presence and message assure the disciples and followers of Jesus that His resurrection was not a fabrication or misunderstanding but a divine act.

Secondly, the angels' announcement highlights the fulfillment of Jesus' own predictions about His death and resurrection. Throughout His ministry, Jesus foretold His suffering, death, and resurrection on the third day (e.g., Matthew 16:21, Mark 8:31, Luke 9:22). The angels' message serves as a reminder of Jesus' prophetic words and the reliability of His promises.

Lastly, the angelic involvement underscores the cosmic significance of the resurrection. Angels, as messengers of God, bridge the heavenly and earthly realms, indicating that the resurrection is not merely a historical event but a divine intervention with eternal implications. It marks the defeat of sin and death and the inauguration of a new covenant between God and humanity.

Conclusion

The resurrection of Christ, attested by angels, remains a cornerstone of Christian faith, symbolizing hope, renewal, and the promise of eternal life for believers. The angelic testimony provides assurance of the truth and power of the resurrection, inviting all to witness and believe in the risen Lord.

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Matthew 28:5-7
And the angel answered and said to the women, Fear not you: for I know that you seek Jesus, which was crucified.
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Luke 24:4-7,23
And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:
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Library

On the Resurrection of the Flesh
... Christ, by Raising the Dead, Attested in a ... Christ's Resurrection, as the Second Adam,
Guarantees Our Own. ... LIX.--Our Flesh in the Resurrection Capable, Without ...
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The Power of Christ's Resurrection
... was any matter of fact better attested; never were ... with the tongue of men and angels,
yet without ... the doctrine of the power of Christ's resurrection, or our ...
/.../selected sermons of george whitefield/the power of christs resurrection.htm

The Resurrection of the Dead
... due time.". The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is one
of the best attested facts on record. There were ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 2 1856/the resurrection of the dead.htm

Hymns and Spiritual Songs
... Hymn 1:128. The Apostles' commission; or, The gospel attested by miracles, Mark
16. ... Hymn 2:72. The Lord's Day; or, The resurrection of Christ. Hymn 2:73. ...
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The Third Day in Passion-Week - the Last Controversies and ...
... fact of history, than which none is better attested - the Resurrection ... the Church
receives in Baptism into Christ the germ of the Resurrection, which is ...
/.../edersheim/the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter iv the third day.htm

Of the Last Resurrection.
... remember that the end of the resurrection is eternal ... In short, as Christ, by the
manifold variety of his ... admit this, because it is sufficiently attested by the ...
/.../calvin/the institutes of the christian religion/chapter 25 of the last.htm

Christ's Connection with the Creator Shown from Several Incidents ...
... recommended [4262] by Christ, was clearly attested by the ... the purpose of announcing
another god after His resurrection. ... of me." But as for our Christ, He could ...
/.../the five books against marcion/chapter xxi christs connection with the.htm

An Index to Find any Hymn by the Title or Contents of It.
... Fall of angels and men, 2:24; and recovery of man ... 1:119; 2:144; ministry, 1:10; attested
by miracles ... misery there, 2:86; hoped for by Christ's resurrection, 1:26 ...
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The Doctrine of Jesus Christ.
... The fact that the virgin birth is attested by the Scriptures, by tradition, by creeds,
and that it is in ... Belief in the resurrection of Christ was the faith ...
/.../evans/the great doctrines of the bible/the doctrine of jesus christ.htm

The Catholic Apostolic Church (Called Irvingites. )
... and divine origin of these spiritual phenomena had been abundantly attested, and
a ... look upon as the fruit of the death and resurrection of Christ, and of ...
/.../ 113 the catholic apostolic.htm