About The Resurrection Of Christ

[Michael37]

28 minutes ago, Whyme said:

joy is fruit of the spirit, what greater treasure can there be?

@Whyme Yes, the prospect of joy was an incentive for Christ. Some might say He didn't need any incentive, being assured of His resurrection and exaltation, but just like it was with Christ, joy is set before us because of our assurance of resurrection to eternal life with Christ forevermore.

Heb 12:1-2  Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,  (2)  Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

[Whyme]

12 minutes ago, Michael37 said:

@Whyme Yes, the prospect of joy was an incentive for Christ. Some might say He didn't need any incentive, being assured of His resurrection and exaltation, but just like it was with Christ, joy is set before us because of our assurance of resurrection to eternal life with Christ forevermore.

Heb 12:1-2  Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,  (2)  Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Thank you. 

[Michael37]

Scripture gives details of how more and more people get to hear about the resurrection of Christ.

Thessalonica.

Paul preaches about the resurrection of Christ.

Act 17:1-3  Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews.  (2)  Then Paul, as his custom was, went in to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures,  (3)  explaining and demonstrating that the Christ had to suffer and rise again from the dead, and saying, "This Jesus whom I preach to you is the Christ."

Athens.

Paul preaches about the resurrection of Christ.

Act 17:29-34  Therefore, since we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Divine Nature is like gold or silver or stone, something shaped by art and man's devising.  (30)  Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent,  (31)  because He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man whom He has ordained. He has given assurance of this to all by raising Him from the dead."  (32)  And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked, while others said, "We will hear you again on this matter."  (33)  So Paul departed from among them.  (34)  However, some men joined him and believed, among them Dionysius the Areopagite, a woman named Damaris, and others with them.

Jerusalem.

Whilst under arrest Paul uses his belief in the resurrection of the dead to divide the Sanhedrin.

Act 23:6-8  But when Paul perceived that one part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, "Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee; concerning the hope and resurrection of the dead I am being judged!"  (7)  And when he had said this, a dissension arose between the Pharisees and the Sadducees; and the assembly was divided.  (8)  For Sadducees say that there is no resurrection—and no angel or spirit; but the Pharisees confess both.

Caesarea.

Paul testifies of his belief in the resurrection of the dead before Felix the Governor.

Act 24:10-21  Then Paul, after the governor had nodded to him to speak, answered: "Inasmuch as I know that you have been for many years a judge of this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself,  (11)  because you may ascertain that it is no more than twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem to worship.  (12)  And they neither found me in the temple disputing with anyone nor inciting the crowd, either in the synagogues or in the city.  (13)  Nor can they prove the things of which they now accuse me.  (14)  But this I confess to you, that according to the Way which they call a sect, so I worship the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the Law and in the Prophets.  (15)  I have hope in God, which they themselves also accept, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and the unjust.  (16)  This being so, I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men.  (17)  "Now after many years I came to bring alms and offerings to my nation,  (18)  in the midst of which some Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with a mob nor with tumult.  (19)  They ought to have been here before you to object if they had anything against me.  (20)  Or else let those who are here themselves say if they found any wrongdoing in me while I stood before the council,  (21)  unless it is for this one statement which I cried out, standing among them, 'Concerning the resurrection of the dead I am being judged by you this day.' "

Act 24:27  But after two years Porcius Festus succeeded Felix; and Felix, wanting to do the Jews a favor, left Paul bound.

When King Agrippa and Bernice came to Caesarea to greet Festus the resurrection of Christ from the dead is once again at the heart of the matter.

Act 25:18-21  When the accusers stood up, they brought no accusation against him of such things as I supposed,  (19)  but had some questions against him about their own religion and about a certain Jesus, who had died, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.  (20)  And because I was uncertain of such questions, I asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there be judged concerning these matters.  (21)  But when Paul appealed to be reserved for the decision of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I could send him to Caesar."
 

Act 26:19-29  "Therefore, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision,  (20)  but declared first to those in Damascus and in Jerusalem, and throughout all the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent, turn to God, and do works befitting repentance.  (21)  For these reasons the Jews seized me in the temple and tried to kill me.  (22)  Therefore, having obtained help from God, to this day I stand, witnessing both to small and great, saying no other things than those which the prophets and Moses said would come—  (23)  that the Christ would suffer, that He would be the first to rise from the dead, and would proclaim light to the Jewish people and to the Gentiles."  (24)  Now as he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, "Paul, you are beside yourself! Much learning is driving you mad!"  (25)  But he said, "I am not mad, most noble Festus, but speak the words of truth and reason.  (26)  For the king, before whom I also speak freely, knows these things; for I am convinced that none of these things escapes his attention, since this thing was not done in a corner.  (27)  King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you do believe."  (28)  Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You almost persuade me to become a Christian."  (29)  And Paul said, "I would to God that not only you, but also all who hear me today, might become both almost and altogether such as I am, except for these chains."

The spiritual gifts available to Paul do not prevent him being persecuted, but enable him to be used by God in the unfolding of His Plan.

[Michael37]

Paul's epistle to the Romans includes facts about the resurrection of Christ:

(1) Christ's resurrection shows the dynamic of the Son of God, the spirit of holiness so designating Him.

Rom 1:1-7  Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,  (2)  (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)  (3)  Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;  (4)  And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:  (5)  By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:  (6)  Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:  (7)  To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

[Michael37]

On 3/7/2021 at 8:21 PM, Michael37 said:

Paul's epistle to the Romans includes facts about the resurrection of Christ:

(2) As a principle God selectively vitalises that which is dead.

Rom 4:16-17  Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,  (17)  (As it is written, I have made you a father of many nations,) before Him whom he believed, even God, who quickens the dead, and calls those things which be not as though they were.

(3) As an analogy the resurrection of Christ reminds us to reckon ourselves to be dead to sin but alive to God through Him.

Rom 6:4-11  Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory * of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.  (5)  For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:  (6)  Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.  (7)  For he that is dead is freed from sin.  (8)  Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him:  (9)  Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dies no more; death has no more dominion over him.  (10)  For in that He died, He died unto sin once: but in that He lives, He lives unto God.  (11)  Likewise reckon you also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.

* Strongs G1391
δόξα
doxa
dox'-ah
From the base of G1380; glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literally or figuratively, objectively or subjectively): - dignity, glory (-ious), honour, praise, worship.
Total KJV occurrences: 168

[Michael37]

On 3/7/2021 at 8:21 PM, Michael37 said:

Paul's epistle to the Romans includes facts about the resurrection of Christ:

(1) Christ's resurrection shows the dynamic of the Son of God, the spirit of holiness so designating Him.

(2) As a principle God selectively vitalises that which is dead.

(3) As an analogy the resurrection of Christ reminds us to reckon ourselves to be dead to sin but alive to God through Him.

(4)  With Christ in us our mortal bodies that are dead because of sin are vitalised by the same Spirit of God which raised Christ from the dead dwelling in them.

Rom 8:10-11  And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.  (11)  But if the Spirit of Him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, He that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwells in you.

By virtue of Christ's bodily resurrection we who are indwelt by Him can be assured of our own bodily resurrection.

[Desopixi Seilynam]

When Paul percieved that the one part were Sadducees and the others Pharisees he cried out in the council,
Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee: concerning the hope of and resurrection of the dead, am I being judged. Acts 23:6

The Sadducees say that there is no resurrection neither angel nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both.
(both resurrection and angels/spirits)  Acts 23:8

And now I Paul stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers.  Acts 26:6

I WILL OPEN UP YOUR GRAVES AND BRING YOU UP OUT OF YOUR GRAVES. (a direct promise from God about resurrection, there is no other in scripture, Psalm 16 is about Davids resurrection [Jeremiah 30:9] which applies to Christ as well, but Ezekiel prophesies about the nations literal resurrection, a promise made to the fathers) Ezekiel 37:12 

The Pharisees believed such scriptures were about actual resurrection, the Sadducees did not,
and the ideas and teachings of the Sadducees prevail to this day.

Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead?  Acts 26:8

Edited March 15, 2021 by Desopixi Seilynam

[Michael37]

Paul's epistle to the Romans includes facts about the resurrection of Christ:

(1) Christ's resurrection shows the dynamic of the Son of God, the spirit of holiness so designating Him.

Rom 1:1-7 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, (2) (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) (3) Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; (4) And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: (5) By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: (6) Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ: (7) To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

(2) As a principle God selectively vitalises that which is dead.

Rom 4:16-17 Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all, (17) (As it is written, I have made you a father of many nations,) before Him whom he believed, even God, who quickens the dead, and calls those things which be not as though they were.

(3) As an analogy the resurrection of Christ reminds us to reckon ourselves to be dead to sin but alive to God through Him.

Rom 6:4-11 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory * of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. (5) For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: (6) Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. (7) For he that is dead is freed from sin. (8) Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him: (9) Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dies no more; death has no more dominion over him. (10) For in that He died, He died unto sin once: but in that He lives, He lives unto God. (11) Likewise reckon you also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.

* Strongs G1391

δόξα

doxa

dox'-ah

From the base of G1380; glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literally or figuratively, objectively or subjectively): - dignity, glory (-ious), honour, praise, worship.

Total KJV occurrences: 168

(4) With Christ in us our mortal bodies that are dead because of sin are vitalised by the same Spirit of God which raised Christ from the dead dwelling in them.

Rom 8:10-11 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. (11) But if the Spirit of Him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, He that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwells in you.

By virtue of Christ's bodily resurrection we who are indwelt by Him can be assured of our own bodily resurrection.

(5) Confession of the mouth and belief of the heart that God raised Christ from the dead appropriates righteousness and salvation.

Rom 10:8-10 But what says it? The word is nigh you, even in your mouth, and in your heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; (9) That if you shall confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and shall believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you shall be saved. (10) For with the heart man believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

(6) For the purpose of gathering both the living and the dead under His Lordship and Rule, Christ died and rose to life again.

Rom 14:7-10 For none of us lives to himself, and no man dies to himself. (8) For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's. (9) For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living. (10) But why do you judge your brother? or why do you set at nought your brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.