Tim Maas Supporter Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

The sacrificial shedding of Jesus's blood on the cross paid the penalty demanded by God for the sins of all humanity, but it was His resurrection to live forever (which was a unique historical event, and unlike the "temporary" resurrections that Jesus performed during His earthly ministry -- including (as a minimum) Jairus' daughter; the son of the widow of Nain; and Lazarus -- or that were performed by other Biblical figures such as Elijah (1 Kings 17:17-23)), that validated the sufficiency of that sacrifice in God's sight. As Paul explained in 1 Corinthians 15:12-34, if Christ was not raised in that manner, our faith in Him is futile, and we are still under God's condemnation because of our sin.

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James Kraft Supporter 74 year old retired pipeline worker

No one else was ever raised from the dead by His Father in heaven. No other prophet or historical figure was ever raised from the dead. 

Jesus was raised from the dead for our justification. Since He was raised from the dead, we also shall be raised from the dead. 

First Thessalonians 4:13-18. All of our friends who were believers who have died, will be raised from the dead at the resurrection. First Thessalonians 4:13-14.

There soul/spirit is in heaven now, but their new spiritual bodies will be raised at the rapture of the church. 

We are to comfort one another with these words. Verse 18. 

Ephesian 1:13-14 is our guarantee of eternal life. Ephesians 4:30. And grieve not the Holy Spirit in whom ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 

All believers have eternal life. John 3:18. John 6:40. And this is the will of Him who sent me, that ALL that seeth the Son, and believeth on Him, may have everlasting life, and I will raise him up on the last day. The last day of grace. Romans 11:6. All grace, no works. Free GIFT from God. 

First John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God, that ye may KNOW YE HAVE ETRNAL LIFE.

If you have eternal life now, then you will still have it 1,000 years from now because it is eternal, John 10:28-29 And I give unto them eternal life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. And my Father who is greater than all, no one can pluck them out of His hand. 

Acts 15:31 Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved and thy house. The one blood sacrifice of Jesus covers us from all sin forever. John 3:18 John 3:36. Believers have eternal life, but unbelievers are under the wrath of God because they have not believed on the name of the Son of God.

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Nelson Malwitz Supporter Founder MissionNext; Elder; Bible Teacher

The resurrection, the core of Christianity, is not some vague moral teaching. Rather, it confronts us with the curse of sin, the certainty of judgment, the reality of death, and individual eternal destiny. As such, it has real implications for our lives. (Heb 9:27-8)

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Jack Gutknecht Supporter Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

It's key because Jesus rose from the dead just as he promised: Matthew 28:6 "He [Jesus] is not here, for He has risen, as He said. Come, see the place where He lay."

(Matthew 12:40
For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

Matthew 16:21
From that time on Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.)

Matthew 27:63
"Sir," they said, "we remember that while He was alive that deceiver said, 'After three days I will rise again.'

Thus, we can have faith that He will do everything He said He would do, e.g. John 14:1-3 NLT

14 “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. 2 There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? 3 When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am."

I'm getting homesick for heaven already. How about you?

A beautiful male/female duet of this verse can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxxnJk9WKI8

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Jeffrey Johnson Supporter

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And when they got there, note what Matthew wrote:

Matthew 28:6 says, "He is not here; for He has risen, just as He said." This is the cornerstone of Christian faith because it validates Jesus' identity as the divine Son of God, confirms His victory over sin and death, and guarantees the future resurrection of believers. Without this event, Christian preaching and faith would be futile.

Why is Jesus' resurrection, mentioned in Matthew 28:6, the key to the Christian faith?

Validation of Jesus' Claims: 

It proves Jesus was not a deceiver, but the Divine Messiah who successfully fulfilled His promises (Matthew 12:40, 16:21).

Proof of Substitutionary Atonement: 

The resurrection acts as the Father's validation of Jesus' sacrifice.

Victory Over Death: 

It demonstrates Christ's triumph over the grave, transforming a shameful death into a victory and offering believers hope for eternal life.

Foundation for New Life: 

The resurrection provides the power for believers to live a new spiritual life, acting as a "first fruits" of the future resurrection of all believers.

Cornerstone of the Congregation: 

It transformed frightened disciples into bold witnesses, establishing the foundation for the Christian congregation.

Without the resurrection, Christianity would be considered merely a moral philosophy rather than a faith based on a living Saviour.

Fulfilment of Promises: 

It proves Jesus kept His word. He repeatedly predicted His own death and resurrection; the empty tomb confirms.

He is reliable and will accomplish everything else He promised.

Validation of Salvation: 

It signifies that God the Father accepted Jesus' sacrifice as full payment for sin. 

As stated in 1 Corinthians 15:17, Iif Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins".

Available Power: 

It serves as the source of "Resurrection Power," which believers can access for spiritual renewal and strength to overcome sin in their daily lives.

Historical Witness: 

The resurrection transformed fearful disciples into bold witnesses, forming the foundation of the early congregation and its global mission.

These explanations reinforce the pivotal role of Jesus' resurrection in Christian doctrine, highlighting its connection to divine promises, - the defeat of death, and - the hope of eternal life.

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is our promise that the life we live is not in vain. 

Our lives have purpose beyond the eighty-or-so years we spend on earth, because the living God has promised us that our investments in eternity will not return empty.

Christ triumphed over sin and death by being physically resurrected, so that all who trust in him are raised to new life in this world and to everlasting life in the world to come. 

Just as we will one day be resurrected, so this world will one day be restored.

The resurrection serves as the ultimate testament to God's love. 

Jesus endured unimaginable suffering and death out of great love for humanity. His return to life signifies that love conquers all, which includes sin, suffering, and even death itself.

This lesson compels us to lead lives marked by love, compassion, and forgiveness.

What a wonderful gift and blessing from God, as John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life."

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