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Definition and Significance:
The Resurrection refers to the event of Jesus Christ rising from the dead on the third day after His crucifixion, as well as the future resurrection of all believers. It is a cornerstone of Christian faith, affirming Jesus' victory over sin and death and providing the hope of eternal life for believers.

Biblical Accounts:
The Resurrection of Jesus is documented in all four Gospels. InMatthew 28:5-6 , the angel at the tomb tells 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."Mark 16:6 similarly records the angel's message, "He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him."Luke 24:6-7 recounts, "He is not here; He has risen! Remember how He told you while He was still in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be crucified, and on the third day be raised again.’"John 20:1-18 provides a detailed account of Mary Magdalene's encounter with the risen Christ.

Theological Implications:
The Resurrection is central to Christian theology. It validates Jesus' divine nature and His teachings. As Paul writes in1 Corinthians 15:14 , "And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is worthless, and so is your faith." The Resurrection confirms Jesus as the Son of God and the promised Messiah, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies such asPsalm 16:10 andIsaiah 53:10-12.

Resurrection of Believers:
The Resurrection also pertains to the future resurrection of believers. In1 Corinthians 15:20-22 , Paul explains, "But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive." This promise of resurrection offers hope and assurance of eternal life with God.

Eschatological Aspect:
The Resurrection is linked to eschatological events, including the Second Coming of Christ and the final judgment. In1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 , Paul describes the resurrection at Christ's return: "For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will be the first to rise. After that, we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air."

Practical Implications for Believers:
The Resurrection empowers believers to live a life of victory over sin.Romans 6:4 states, "We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life." It also encourages believers to remain steadfast in their faith, as expressed in1 Corinthians 15:58 : "Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."

Conclusion:
The Resurrection is a pivotal event in Christian doctrine, affirming Jesus' divinity, providing hope for eternal life, and encouraging believers to live in the power of the risen Christ.

Topical Bible Verses

John 6:40
And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which sees the Son, and believes on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.
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1 Thessalonians 4:14
For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
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1 Thessalonians 4:16
For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
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Acts 24:15
And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.
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Romans 1:4
And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:
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1 Peter 3:21
The like figure whereunto even baptism does also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:
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Luke 14:14
And you shall be blessed; for they cannot recompense you: for you shall be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.
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Greek

386. anastasis -- a standing up, ie aresurrection, a raising up...
... a standing up, ie aresurrection, a raising up, rising. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: anastasis Phonetic Spelling: (an-as'-tas-is) Short...

1815. exanastasis -- a rising again
... a rising again. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: exanastasis Phonetic
Spelling: (ex-an-as'-tas-is) Short Definition: aresurrection Definition: a...

1454. egersis -- a rousing, a rising (from death)
... from death). Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: egersis Phonetic Spelling:
(eg'-er-sis) Short Definition: a waking up,resurrection Definition: a...

4416. prototokos -- first-born
... 4416 ("firstly") specifically refers to as , ie at Hisresurrection (see Heb
12:23; Rev 1:5). For this (and countless other reasons) Jesus is "" (4416 ) -- the...

2782. kerugma -- a proclamation
... Cognate: 2782 -- properly, , the preaching (heralding) of the Gospel -- especially
its fundamentals (like Jesus' life, death andresurrection, etc.)....

4401. procheirotoneo -- to appoint beforehand
... Ps 139:16; Is 43:13 - 45:7). For example, the Lord's hand determined who would
be of Christ'sresurrection (Ac 10:41). : .because He ""....

2583. kanon -- a rule, standard
... They emphasized: Christ came through a virgin birth; His ; and the of all believers
at Christ's coming (ie through the physicalresurrection of their bodies)....

Library

On theResurrection of the Flesh
On theResurrection of the Flesh. <. On theResurrection of the Flesh Tertullian.
Translated by Dr. Holmes Table of Contents. Title Page....

The Treatise on theResurrection of the Dead
The Treatise on theResurrection of the Dead. <. The Treatise on the
Resurrection of the Dead Athenagoras. Table of Contents. Title Page....

Resurrection.
...RESURRECTION.RESURRECTION. 9,6,5,7,4. "This corruptible must put on incorruption,
and this mortal must put on immortality.""1:Cor.15:58....

TheResurrection
... 7. Death and the last day 3. TheResurrection. 'Marvel... 29. Q-38: WHAT BENEFITS
DO BELIEVERS RECEIVE FROM CHRIST AT THERESURRECTION?...

On the Soul and theResurrection.
... III."Philosophical Works. On the Soul and theResurrection. Argument.... (This is
not Nirvana.). Here the doctrine of theResurrection is touched....

TheResurrection.
... Chapter XX. TheResurrection. At the request... There is one, and one only, possible
answer"theresurrection from the dead. All this vast...

The Witness of theResurrection
... ROMANS THE WITNESS OF THERESURRECTION. 'Declared to be the Son of God with
power, ... by theresurrection of the dead.'"Romans 1:4 (RV)....

Proofs of theResurrection.
... Chapter XX. Proofs of theResurrection. I have been... worldly interests. They
had no expectation and no hope of suchresurrection. (3...

TheResurrection.
... XXV. THERESURRECTION.... If a man receive the mercy of theresurrection of the body,
what a bundle of mercies will be received as wrapt up in that....

SpiritualResurrection
... SpiritualResurrection.... IT MIGHT NATURALLY be expected that I should have selected
the topic of theresurrection on what is usually called the Easter Sabbath....