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Three Ways the Resurrection of Jesus Can Transform Your Life Today

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  • Sean McDowell

What is the significance of the resurrection of Christ for you? The gospel reveals that the resurrection eliminates doubt, brings hope in grief, and offers forgiveness to sinners.

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Three Ways Christ’s Resurrection Changes You

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  • Andrew Menkis

Do you know what the resurrection of Christ does for you? The Scriptures tell us that his resurrection gives you new identity, new purpose, and new hope. Contemplating on the resurrection can help you persevere in suffering that comes your way.

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Why Should I Believe that Jesus Rose from the Dead

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  • Michael Horton

Do you believe in the resurrection of Jesus from the dead? Many people deny the historicity of the death of Jesus and his resurrection. This article discusses the facts of his resurrection and what that means for you now and on the last day.

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Jesus as the Risen King

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  • T. M. Hofman

This article shows how the resurrection reveals Christ’s kingship. It pays special attention to his journey with the two disciples on the way to Emmaus (Luke 24).

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What Is a Resurrection Body? Heaven Series: Part Eight

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  • Daniel R. Hyde

What is a resurrection body? When Christ returns, will our bodies be raised as well as our souls? What will our new bodies be like? This article discusses the resurrection of the body from the text of 1 Corinthians 15.

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Eight Reasons the Resurrection Matters More Than You Think

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  • Jeff Robinson

Typically we stress the importance of preaching the cross of Christ. This article shows, however, that without the resurrection, eight awful truths emerge that render the faith as false.

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The Exaltation of Our Mediator

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  • Jason P. Van Vliet

Christ is at the right hand of God. What does that mean? This article looks at Christ's resurrection, ascension, and exultation. It shows how they relate to the offices of Christ as prophet, priest, and king. It also points to the return of Christ.

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Christ's Resurrection and Ours

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  • William Perkins

This article shows that Christ's resurrection was necessary for his victory over sin, and how his resurrection relates to ours.

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Fourteen Resurrection Certainties

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  • Joel R. Beeke

The resurrection of Christ serves as a great comfort to believers. This article gives fourteen reasons why the resurrection is a source of comfort to believers.

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Christ's Resurrection in the Old Testament

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This article gives an account of how the Old Testament spoke about the resurrection of Christ.

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How Christ's Resurrection Shapes Our Hope

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  • Joel R. Beeke

The resurrection of Christ is the anchor of Christian hope. The article shows the nature of Christian hope since it is certain that Christ rose from the dead, and it shows how this hope shapes daily life.

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The Feast of the Resurrection

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  • Gabriel N. E. Fluhrer

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is in line with the Old Testament feasts. Looking at 1 Corinthians 15, the author shows how the Paul is guided by Israel's festal calendar as it finds its fulfillment in the Christ's resurrection. This has a great bearing for the church, as she lives between the time of the firstfruits and the harvest.

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Psalm 16 and Jesus

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  • George W. Knight III

This article speaks about the resurrection of Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of prophecy in Psalm 16.

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Declared to Be the Son of God by His Resurrection

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  • Jack J. Peterson

This article explains that at his resurrection, Christ experienced a radical transformation from humiliation to exaltation. The author looks especially at Romans 1:3-4.

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Christ's Resurrection: Fact and Factor

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  • Robert Y. Eckardt

The resurrection of Christ is very important for our salvation, and is a significant aspect of Christian doctrine.

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Of All Men Most Miserable

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  • Henry Vanden Heuvel

This article on 1 Corinthians 15 focuses on God's act in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The author outlines how Christ's resurrection benefits believers.

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Resurrection: The Glory of the Risen King

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  • Jakob Geertsema

In this article, specifics of the resurrection is discussed: the earthquake (Matthew 27:51-53), the angel rolling the stone away, and the women and disciples worshipping Jesus (Matthew 28:9).

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The Significance of the Resurrection of Christ

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  • Malcolm Maclean

This article is about the resurrection of Jesus Christ as a fact, as a vindication, as a guaranteed future for believers, as important for non-Christians.

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Death Swallowed Up by Life

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  • Brian D. Vos

This article is about death and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The author also discusses 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:8.

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The Resurrection: A Look Back

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  • D. A. Felch

This article is about the resurrection as reality and truth, also illustrated from 1 Corinthians 15:12-23.

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Results of the Resurrection of Jesus

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  • John Piper

Here John Piper reminds the reader of what God has done in raising Jesus from the grave. He provides a short commentary on a selection of biblical passages concerning Jesus' resurrection.

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I Believe in the Resurrection

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  • Charles M. Wingard

This article looks at the great truths regarding the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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Ten Things You Should Know about What Happened on Easter Sunday Morning

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  • Sam Storms

What happened on that Easter Sunday at the resurrection of Christ? Here are ten things to know.

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Ten Things You Should Know about the Empty Tomb of Jesus

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  • Sam Storms

How do you know if the story of the resurrection is true? This article explains by pointing to ten things you need to know about the empty tomb.

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... According to the Scriptures

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  • William H. Kooienga

Did the Old Testament speak about the resurrection of Jesus Christ? This article traces footprints of Christ’s resurrection in the Old Testament.

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Definitions: Firstborn

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  • Mark vander Hart

Jesus is called the firstborn of all creation. What does it mean? This article looks at the significance of firstborn in the bible and points to how this relates to Christ. 

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Definitions: First Fruits

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  • Mark vander Hart

How does the resurrection of Christ relates to first fruits? This article explains that the Old Testament first fruits pointed to Christ and finds in completion in Christ’s work. 

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What if there were No Resurrection?

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  • Vernon Pollema

Did Jesus rise from the dead? This fact is no longer accepted as a historical fact by some. Does it matter? Vernon takes us to the heart of the matter that Christ’s resurrection is our hope, comfort and anchor, for he is the firstfruits pointing to the coming harvest. Read about the beauty of this…

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The Resurrection of Christ

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  • Scott Henry

Does it matter that Jesus rose from the dead? What benefit is there in his resurrection? This article shows the importance of Christ’s resurrection for our justification, sanctification, and glorification.

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Easter Spells Victory

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  • Joel R. Beeke

What did the resurrection of Jesus accomplish? This article explains that the resurrection signalled the enemy's defeat, the gaining of victory, and the everlasting lordship of Christ.

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What If the Resurrection Never Happened?

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  • Jeff Robinson

This article considers what the consequences would be if there was no resurrection of Christ from the dead. Then Good Friday is just another Friday, and there is no hope for Christians.

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Don't Wait Until Next Easter

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  • Paul David Tripp

The resurrection of Christ should be central to the Christian life. This article points out six reasons why we celebrate Easter Sunday, and three implications of the resurrection for the believer.

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Why It Matters What if it's true? And what if it's not?

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  • Peter Barnes

If Christ did not rise from the dead, then there is no Christian message. However, the resurrection of Christ was real. This article explains four implications of Christ’s resurrection.

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If Christ Is Not Raised

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  • Jeff Robinson

This article explains the centrality of the resurrection of Christ for the gospel. It discusses what the consequences would be if Christ had not been raised from the dead.

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A Tomb with a View Ceremonial is Out the Back Window, Resurrection Life Out the Front

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  • Andrew Clarke

This article considers the implications that the resurrection of Jesus has for the Lord’s Day.

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A Reasonable Faith What could Transform the Defeated Disciples into the Triumphant Church?

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  • Peter Barnes

Believing the resurrection of Christ is not a matter of blind faith, but reasonable faith. The resurrected Jesus had his many eyewitnesses, and the Old Testament itself prophesided that the suffering servant would be vindicated.

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Did Jesus Rise Again?

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  • Alex Stevens

The empty tomb, the appearances of Christ, and the transformation of the disciples are the witnesses to the historical reality of the resurrection of Christ.

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Our Guarantee

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  • Chris Ten Broeke

This article considers what kind of impact the resurrection of Christ has for believers. It impacts our past, present, and future.

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I Believe … in the Resurrection

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  • Samuel Watson

Believers can confess the reality of the resurrection of Christ because of the empty tomb, the appearances of Christ after His resurrection, and the witness of the disciples. Also, experiencing spiritual resurrection confirms the reality of the physical resurrection.

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Resurrection: Essential or Optional?

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  • Jonathan K. Dodson

Is belief in the resurrection of Jesus essential or optional? This article examines the evidence for the resurrection through three lenses: the gospel tradition, skeptical scholarship, and faith. It concludes that faith in the risen Christ is essential.

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Why the Resurrection Is No April Fools’ Prank

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  • Justin Huffman

Why is the resurrection of Jesus so important to Christianity? This article shows that the resurrection is so important because of its exclusivity, significance, specificity, and investigability.

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The Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the Reality of the Gospel

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  • R. Albert Mohler Jr.

At the heart of the gospel is the resurrection of Christ. From 1 Corinthians 15 the article explains why this is so.

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Defending the Resurrection of Jesus

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  • Justin S. Holcomb

Did Jesus rise from the dead? There are four hypotheses that seek to explain away the resurrection of Jesus. Looking at the biblical account of the resurrection of Jesus, this article shows why these hypotheses cannot stand.

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Five Lies You've Been Told about Easter

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  • Jordan Standridge

This article outlines and critiques five common lies about the resurrection: the Lord did not know he was going to die, the cross was a defeat, the Lord's greatest pain was physical, his death on the cross was insufficient, and Christians celebrate Easter once a year.

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The Resurrection of Christ

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  • A. M. Toplady

The article paints a picture of the beauty and importance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Its importance involves the assurance of the believers' salvation, the perfect acceptance of Christ's sacrifice, motivation for holiness, and the believers' hope for resurrection.

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The View from Here: How the Resurrection Changes Your Life

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  • Peter G. Bolt

This article looks at how the resurrection of Christ changes the lives of his followers here and now.

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Raising the Stakes: Why the Resurrection Matters

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  • Greg Clarke, Phillip Jensen

This article explores the meaning of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and what it achieved. That resurrection demonstrated that Jesus is Lord and Christ, and it revealed that God will judge the world by a man.

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The Resurrected Christ

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  • Steven R. Key

Christ has risen from the dead. This article shows the fact of Christ’s resurrection, as well as the wonder and benefit of it.

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Ten Things You Should Know about the Resurrection

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  • Adrian Warnock

This article offers ten thoughts on the resurrection as the core of the Christian message.

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Raiders of the Empty Tomb

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  • Joseph R. Nally

The author discusses James Cameron's recent documentary, The Lost Tomb of Jesus, together with Simcha Jacobovici and Charles Pellegrino's The Jesus Family Tomb. Cameron reports on a tomb that has been unearthed in Jerusalem with familiar names, including Jesua, son of Joseph, Mary, and Mathew. The author refutes these conclusions and emphasizes the biblical testimony of the resurrection of Christ.

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Was the Tomb Really Empty?

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  • Robert H. Stein

Stein takes an apologetic approach in this article on the topic of the resurrection of Jesus, emphasizing its historicity. He expands on the importance of the empty tomb as part of the early Christian message.

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"Because I Live, Ye Shall Live Also"

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  • Cornelis Pronk

This article shows that Christ's resurrection assures us of justification, the forgiveness of sins, and the resurrection of our bodies.

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Mary Magdalene at the Grave

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  • Michael Fintelman

This article shows the significance of Christ's appearance to Mary Magdalene after his resurrection, as recorded in Mark 16:9. It points to the heart of a Christian as longing to be with the Lord.

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Christ & His Disciples after His Resurrection

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  • David H. Kranendonk

This article shows that though Christians may not have had the experience of living with Christ on earth, through his resurrection and ascension we have no less communion with him than when he was on earth.

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The Benefits of Christ's Resurrection

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  • Brian de Vries

The resurrection of Christ is of great benefit to believers because it guarantees their sharing in his righteousness, their new life, and future glory. Let this article explain.

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The Resurrected Body of Our Lord Jesus Christ

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  • John Koopman

This article gives the differences of Christ's body before and after the resurrection. The resurrected body of Christ points to the certainty of what body Christians can expect.

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The Importance of Christ's Resurrection

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  • Timothy Bergsma

Christ's resurrection is important because the truth of the gospel rests on it. Let this article explain.

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The Lord Is Risen Indeed!

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  • Thomas Aicken

This article argues for the historicity of Christ's resurrection by considering the eyewitnesses.

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Christ's Glory in His Resurrection

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  • Eric Moerdyk

The resurrection of Christ speaks about his power of conquering death, and to the believer it speaks about his glory and the hope we have in him. Let the article do the talking.

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Resurrection: Jesus Christ Was Raised from the Dead

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  • J. I. Packer

Jesus' resurrection is essential to Christianity because it attests to Christ's victory over death, his righteousness, and his divine identity. This what the article explains.

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The Resurrection: What If It Is Not True? What If It Is?

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  • Peter Barnes

What if the resurrection did not happen? The Christian message would be void of meaning and life would be meaningless. However, the resurrection happened, so life has meaning and hope. This is what the article shows from 1 Corinthians 15.

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Resurrection Joy

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  • Cornelis van Dam

This article shows that the resurrection of Christ is good news to God’s people because through it justification is guaranteed, sanctification is assured, and a glorified body will be given.

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He is Not Here, He is Risen

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  • Chris Donato

What significance does Christ's resurrection have in God's redemptive plan?

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Communicating the Claims of Easter

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  • Michael Horton

Did Christ really rise from the dead? This article looks at the claims against the resurrection of Christ, concluding that there is no other explanation except that Christ rose.

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Laughing with God at the Empty Tomb

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  • T. Nathan Trice

In response to the efforts of men and demons to thwart his redemptive purposes, God himself laughed at his enemies on the day he raised his Son from the dead. But may we too join in God's triumphant laughter? There are three things to laugh about: 1) How our Lord's enemies incriminate themselves before Pilate. 2) How they unwittingly foretell His triumph over them.

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The Best News Ever

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  • James Montgomery Boice

What is the best news you have ever heard in your life? This article says the resurrection of Christ is the best news we have ever heard, since through it justification is secured, and victory over sin and eternal life are certain.

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The Risen Lord and the Gathered Church

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  • Carl J. Haak

What a day it was when Jesus rose from the dead! Why was this day special? The author of this article shows firstly that by providing so many proofs, Christ protected His Church from doubting His resurrection. Secondly, the author shows that Christ's resurrection is crucial to the life of the church. It is the source of the Church's joy, forgiveness, and hope. The resurrection serves as certainty that the church has new life and has been raised with Christ.

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God's Last Word

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The death and resurrection of Christ should be viewed as two sides of the same coin - one should not be preached without the other. In this article focus is given to the resurrection of Christ as a declaration of satisfaction and justification.

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The Resurrection Factor in Christian Living

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  • Jack Sin

Jesus' resurrection is a real event that occurred in history. His ressurrection was important for the atoning work of Christ. It is through the resurrection that Christians are assured of God's acceptance, victory over death and hell, the return of Christ, and future resurrection.

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The Resurrection of Christ

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  • David Campbell

The denial of the resurrection of Christ makes the New Testament to be untrustworthy and Christ to be a liar. The empty tomb, the message of angels and the appearances of Christ are evidence that He rose.

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Why I Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus

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  • John Piper

This author discusses two reasons why he believes in Jesus' resurrection.

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Risen with Christ

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  • Thomas C. Vanden Heuvel

What is the relevance of Christ's resurrection for believers today? This article answers this question by showing from Ephesians 2:6 that what happened to Christ at his resurrection also happens to believers spiritually, because of our union with Christ.

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Are the Resurrection Accounts Contradictory?

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  • Chris Balzer

The different accounts from the Gospels on the resurrection of Christ are not contradictory. Their differences, rather, prove that the resurrection was a historical fact. The article expands on this.

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The Verdict A Judge Applies the Rules of Evidence to the Resurrection Accounts

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  • Clarrie Briese

In a court there are five crucial principles used to test the credibility of a witness. Does the witness of the Gospels and Paul about the resurrection measure up? This article shows that the witnesses of the resurrection of Christ are credible, faithful, and true.

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The Resurrection of Jesus and the Witness of Paul

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  • Peter May

Was the resurrection of Jesus a historical event? This article answers this question by looking at 1 Corinthians 15 to show that it was a real historical event.

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Hallucination Theories to Explain Jesus' Resurrection?

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  • Gary R. Habermas

Is the hallucination theory enough to explain the resurrection of Jesus? This article examines the claims of this theory and gives twenty reasons why it fails to explain the resurrection.

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The Empty Tomb and the Resurrected Lord

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  • R. Albert Mohler Jr.

The article explains how the resurrection is at the heart of Christianity and the Christian life.

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The Resurrection and the Person of Christ

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  • Mike Riccardi

What did the resurrection mean for the Lord Jesus? This article offers some considerations from a biblical and theological perspective. It discusses how Christ in his resurrection functioned as the last Adam, the Son of David and Israel's Messiah, the fulfillment God's covenant promises, and the vindication of his own testimony in his ministry.

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Starbucks: The Land of Opportunity!

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  • James Wilson

This is an article in the form of a dialogue, where the author sits in a Starbucks coffee shop and engages in an apologetics discussion with another person. The dialogue centers on the resurrection of Christ and the refutations normally raised against it.

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The Resurrection of Our Lord (Part 2)

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  • Al Baker

This second of a two-part series focuses on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, mentioned in 1 Corinthians 15:19, as a fact of vital importance to the Christian today.

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The Resurrection of Our Lord (Part 1)

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  • Al Baker

This first of a two-part series focuses on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, testified to in Mark 16:6, as central to Christianity.

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The Language and Nature of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ in the New Testament

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  • Samuel Oyinloye Abogunrin

The resurrection of Jesus Christ stands at the centre of the Christian gospel. What exactly happened on Easter morning? This paper considers the language and nature of Jesus' resurrection.

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Resurrection Obedience

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  • Eric B. Watkins

Christianity begins with who God is and what He has done for us in history. God has revealed His person and will by awesome and supernatural events, and Christ's resurrection is the centrepiece of His revelation and His redemptive acts throughout history. Christ's resurrection is indespensible for our justification and our sanctification.

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Responses to the Resurrection

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  • Everett A. Henes

God has given His church three written accounts that attest to the historical reality of Christ's resurrection. There were many different reactions to Christ's resurrection, including surprise, misunderstanding, and doubt. How will we react to Christ's resurrection?

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Credible Witnesses

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  • Margaret Manning

The Gospels place women as the first to experience and report the resurrection of Jesus. Why? The article answers those who object to the resurrection by looking at the witness of these women.

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Baptism for the Dead: A Study of 1 Corinthians 15:29

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  • J. K. Howard

How should the phrase "baptism for the dead" in 1 Corinthians 15:29 be interpreted? This article provides a survey of interpretations and presents its own understanding, focusing on the resurrection of Christ.

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The Resurrection: "According to the Scriptures"?

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  • Herald Gandi

This article explores the background to Paul's statement in 1 Corinthians 15 that the Old Testament points to the resurrection of Christ. It considers connections between Psalm 16:10 and Psalm 22, as well as Isaiah 53:10-11 and Daniel 12:2-3.

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The Old Testament Basis for the Resurrection Faith

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  • Irwin W. Reist

The article first indicates the centrality of the witness of the New Testament to the resurrection of Christ. Next, it surveys the search for a controlling principle of interpretation to express the continuity between the Old and the New Testament. The article then considers Old Testament persons, events, and passages that point toward the resurrection of Christ. The expectation during the intertestamental period is also considered.

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Life from the Other Side: How the Resurrection Changed the World

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  • Peter G. Bolt

This article considers how the resurrection of Christ changed the world, particularly for the believer. Life is not in vain, there is no more fear of death, and we live in hope. The article also gives attention to what the resurrection life looks like for the believer.

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The Resurrection of Christ: A Historical Fact

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  • Benjamin B. Warfield

What place does the resurrection of Christ hold among the doctrines of Christianity? How much can we rely on the evidence of the so-called eyewitness accounts in the Gospels? Are these not just human fabrications? In answering such questions the author mounts an apologetic against the skeptical questions raised by modern-day unbelievers, refuting proposed alternative explanations to the bodily resurrection of Christ.

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In Defense of the Resurrection: A Reply to Criticisms – A Review Article

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  • Norman L. Geisler

What is the nature of the resurrection body of Jesus Christ? This article functions as an apologetic argument for a physical, flesh and blood bodily resurrection of Jesus.

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The Nature of Bodily Resurrection: A Debatable Issue

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  • Scot McKnight
The author gives his response to the view of Murray J. Harris on the nature of the body of Christ in the resurrection.
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Identity and Resurrection: A Review Article

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  • Francis J. Beckwith

The author reviews two evangelical authors on their view of the nature of the resurrection of Christ. The views of Norman Geisler and Murray J. Harris are considered.

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The Resurrection: An 18th Century Defense for 21st Century Christians

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  • Allen R. Mickle Jr

This article gives a short biography of John Gill with a focus on the role he played in defending the resurrection of Christ. The author draws out lessons for Christians today who must defend the doctrine of Christ's resurrection.

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Resurrection and Parousia of the Son of Man

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  • George R. Beasley-Murray

The resurrection of Jesus is central to the Christian faith. This article argues that resurrection is essentially a feature of the last times and the outstanding aspect of the Christian hope. The New Testament makes it evident that the resurrection of Jesus was linked not only with his death but also with his parousia. The major theme of this study is the nature and significance of this connection.

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The Resurrection in Jurgen Moltmann

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  • Randall E. Otto

How does Jurgen Moltmann understand the resurrection of man and the resurrection of Jesus Christ in particular? His use of the word "resurrection" diverges significantly from the common understanding of the term. The social character of Moltmann's use of this symbol is vital to a proper understanding of his contribution.

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Easter in Durham? N T Wright’s "The Resurrection of the Son of God"

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  • Steve Walton

This is an extended review of N T Wright’s important book The Resurrection of the Son of God. The book has two main aims. First to reassert that the authors of the New Testament believed that Jesus was raised bodily from the dead. Second to clarify the authors’ understanding of resurrection for those who believe in Jesus.

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Jesus' Resurrection and Collective Hallucinations

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  • Jake H. O'Connell

This study takes a look at modern accounts of collective religious visions. Five factors are discussed that make it very likely that such visions are hallucinations. In the second part of the paper, the author examines whether the same is true of Jesus’ resurrection appearances. The Gospels relate only non-glorious appearances of Jesus.

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Are Christ's Human Limitations Permanent?

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  • Stephen J. Wellum

After Christ's resurrection, are the limitations of his incarnation permanent? Read this article for an answer.

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Resurrected as Messiah: The Risen Christ as Prophet, Priest, and King

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  • Gavin Ortlund

This article wants to consider the soteriological significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The author considers Jesus' resurrection in relation to his offices as Messiah: prophet, priest (Hebrews 5:5–10), and king (Acts 2:30–32). He wants to emphasize that the resurrection on Sunday is more than just a "proof" of the gospel of the cross.

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The glory of the greatest, wealthiest, most powerful and most resplendent empire of all history was as nothing, yes less than nothing, in comparison with the glory of the church of Christ Rienk B. Kuiper
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