The Resurrection Is Foundational To Christianity
The resurrection is considered foundational to Christianity because its the fulfillment of prophecies about the messiah, it allows Christians to have a full life now through the power of Jesus Christ and it proved the deity of Christ. Thus, the resurrection is foundation because it fulfills past scripture, gives Christians transformed life presently and ushered in the eternal reign of Jesus that will last forever.
First, the resurrection fulfills scripture. This is important because after Jesus rose, he wanted his disciples to see that the prophecy had been fulfilled through his own death and resurrection. “Then Jesus said to them, “You foolish people! You find it so hard to believe all that the prophets wrote in the Scriptures. Wasn’t it clearly predicted that the Messiah would have to suffer all these things before entering his glory?” Then Jesus took them through the writings of Moses and all the prophets, explaining from all the Scriptures the things concerning himself” (Luke 24:25-27, NLT). …show more content…
In Mark 16, the author records Jesus urging this followers to believe that he has risen. “These miraculous signs will accompany those who believe: They will cast out demons in my name, and they will speak in new languages.They will be able to handle snakes with safety, and if they drink anything poisonous, it won’t hurt them. They will be able to place their hands on the sick, and they will be healed” (Mark 16:17-18, NLT). Evidentially, without the resurrection of Jesus, Christians would not be able to take authority over the sin and death that he conquered on the cross. (1 Corinthians 15:54-57) Additionally, prior to Jesus ascension and subsequent to his resurrection, Jesus gives his followers the promise that the Holy Spirit (Luke 24:49; John 20:22; Matthew 28:19) will come to dwell among them and allow them to live an abundant life as
First, the resurrection fulfills scripture. This is important because after Jesus rose, he wanted his disciples to see that the prophecy had been fulfilled through his own death and resurrection. “Then Jesus said to them, “You foolish people! You find it so hard to believe all that the prophets wrote in the Scriptures. Wasn’t it clearly predicted that the Messiah would have to suffer all these things before entering his glory?” Then Jesus took them through the writings of Moses and all the prophets, explaining from all the Scriptures the things concerning himself” (Luke 24:25-27, NLT). …show more content…
In Mark 16, the author records Jesus urging this followers to believe that he has risen. “These miraculous signs will accompany those who believe: They will cast out demons in my name, and they will speak in new languages.They will be able to handle snakes with safety, and if they drink anything poisonous, it won’t hurt them. They will be able to place their hands on the sick, and they will be healed” (Mark 16:17-18, NLT). Evidentially, without the resurrection of Jesus, Christians would not be able to take authority over the sin and death that he conquered on the cross. (1 Corinthians 15:54-57) Additionally, prior to Jesus ascension and subsequent to his resurrection, Jesus gives his followers the promise that the Holy Spirit (Luke 24:49; John 20:22; Matthew 28:19) will come to dwell among them and allow them to live an abundant life as