As a Christian, you probably have heard of the term “resurrection.” It is basically defined as the act of rising from the dead of a person or a divine being who still have had memories of his personal identity even though there may or may not be modification in his physical appearance. In the Christian community, resurrection is always associated to Jesus Christ because he rose from the dead three days after he was presumed lifeless — as told in Luke 24: 1-7:
“On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’”
In Luke 24: 36-39, Jesus appears to his followers:
While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.”
They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. He said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds? Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.”
When his disciples almost didn’t believe that He is who He claims to be, this is what happened:
When he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet. And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he took it and ate it in their presence.
He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.” – Luke 24: 40 – 44
Furthermore, Christ’s resurrection is known be an integral doctrine of Christianity. After His rising from the dead, all disciples eventually share in his win on top of “sin, death, and the Devil.” His victory was celebrated by His followers and the event was referred to as Easter, which is also known as the Festival of Resurrection. At the end of the Holy Week, the present Christian Churches from different parts of the world honor this major feast day through church services, Holy mass, music, and more.
There are many platforms that feature and educate people about the resurrection of Jesus Christ, such as literature. A lot of Christian books are written to help readers get a better grasp on why the Christian family solemnly observes the Holy Week and Easter. Stations of the Risen Christ, for example, tackles the resurrection of Jesus Christ book by Heelan or is a book that also discusses Christ’s resurrection and encourages readers to pray on the Scriptural passages relating to the subject.
Hence, you already know by now that the term “resurrection” already has great significance to the Christian family. When it comes to Christian theology, it was stated that there are three vital happenings that became the foundation of Christian faith, which are Jesus Christ’s death, resurrection, and exaltation.
According to the Christian affirmation of belief that is broadly utilized in liturgy called the Nicene Creed, “On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures.” Oxford University’s notable Christian philosopher named Terry Miethe asserted that the most crucial question when it comes to Christian faith’s claims is: “did Jesus rise from the dead?”
Thus, the Jesus Christ’s resurrection definitely plays a great role on building and strengthening the faith of Christians and keeping the members Christian community closer.
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