15 Unique Biblical Facts about the Resurrection
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15 Unique Biblical Facts about the Resurrection
- The Resurrection of Jesus was foretold in the Old Testament, in Isaiah 53:10 which reads, “Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in his hand.” (KJV) This prophesy was fulfilled in the resurrection of Jesus.
- The Resurrection of Jesus was witnessed by several people, including Mary Magdalene, Peter, and the other disciples (John 20:1-10).
- Jesus was resurrected on the third day after his death (Mark 16:9).
- The Resurrection of Jesus was the first of its kind in history, as no one had ever been resurrected from the dead before (John 11:25).
- Jesus’ Resurrection is a sign that we too will be resurrected after death (1 Corinthians 15:20-22).
- Jesus was seen alive by over 500 people at once (1 Corinthians 15:6).
- Jesus was seen alive by Saul, who became Paul, the great Apostle of the New Testament (Acts 9:1-9).
- Jesus was seen alive by two of his disciples on the road to Emmaus after his resurrection (Luke 24:13-35).
- The Resurrection of Jesus signified the forgiveness of our sins, as Jesus paid the price for our salvation (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).
- The stone was moved away from Jesus’ tomb by an angel of the Lord (Matthew 28:2).
- After the Resurrection, Jesus was seen many times by his disciples (John 21:1-14).
- After his Resurrection, Jesus appeared to his disciples and spoke to them about the Kingdom of God (Luke 24:44-49).
- Jesus’ Resurrection is a proof of His deity and His power over death (Romans 1:4).
- Jesus was seen alive by His brother James after His Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:7).
- The Resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of the Christian faith (1 Corinthians 15:17).
