resurrection of jesus christ

  The Resurrection of Jesus Christ: A Cornerstone of Christian Faith Introduction The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the central event in Christianity, celebrated each year on Easter Sunday. According to Christian belief, Jesus, the Son of God, was crucified, died, and was buried—and on the third day, He rose from the dead. This miraculous event is considered proof of Jesus’ divine nature and the promise of eternal life for believers. Biblical Account The story of the resurrection is recorded in all four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. After Jesus was crucified and laid in a tomb, several women, including Mary Magdalene, went to the tomb on the third day to anoint His body. They found the stone rolled away and the tomb empty. Angels appeared to them, declaring that Jesus had risen. Jesus later appeared to His disciples and many others over the next 40 days. “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” — Matthew 28:6 Theological Significance The resurrection is...