What is the
significance of Jesus' resurrection for Christians?
I believe this should be answered in three parts. First, it
substantiated that Jesus was who He said He was, the Son of God. Towns, in
regards to claiming deity, writes, “This person would have to back up His claim
with demonstrations of power, vast knowledge and omnipresence.”[1]
Secondly, it would open the door for His work to continue through the disciples.
Bock writes, “In sum, Acts 1:1-5 reviews the resurrection of Jesus and his
setting up of their enablement for mission.”[2] He
further states, “Jesus’s resurrection and the coming of the Spirit assure us
that God is at work and the plan of salvation is intact. The Spirit’s coming
and indwelling guarantee this conclusion.”[3] The
third, and most important, it tells the believer that because Jesus conquered
the grave, so also will those who place their faith in Him. Jesus said, “A little while longer and the world will see Me no more, but you will
see Me. Because I live, you will live also” (John 14:19, NKJV).
Bibliography
Bock, Darrell L. Acts. Grand
Rapids: Baker Academic, 2007. Towns, Elmer. Theology for Today. Mason: Cengage Learning, 2008.
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