The concept of Resurrection of christ in Christianity

The Resurrection of Christ is a pivotal event in Christianity that confirms Jesus's victory over death and serves as a cornerstone of Christian belief. It provides assurance of immortality, illustrating that although men may die, they shall live again. This event signifies Christ’s continuing presence with His followers and highlights His divine sonship. Protestantism views the Resurrection as a miraculous act demonstrating divine power over life and death, underscoring victory over sin and mortality.

Synonyms: Christian resurrection, Easter, Jesus' resurrection, Resurrection of jesus, Rising of christ

In Malay: Kebangkitan kristus; In Finnish: Kristuksen ylösnousemus; In Spanish: Resurrección de Cristo; In Swedish: Kristi uppståndelse; In Dutch: Opstanding van Christus; In German: Auferstehung Christi; In French: Résurrection du Christ; In Portugese: Ressurreição de Cristo; In Italian: Resurrezione di Cristo; In Polish: Zmartwychwstanie Chrystusa

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Christian concept of 'Resurrection of christ'

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Significance in Christianity (general):

From: Expositions of Holy Scripture

(1) This is the central belief in the faith, representing the triumph over death and the foundation for the hope of eternal life, and the life of Jesus Christ.[1] (2) A belief that provided a reasonable explanation for the disciples' actions, including their unity, the change in their conceptions of Jesus, and their moral transformation.[2] (3) The event where Jesus Christ died and rose again, which is the main subject of the Apostles' teaching.[3] (4) The one fact that allows men to safely rest their convictions of immortality, suggesting that if a man dies, he shall live again.[4] (5) The event of Jesus rising from the dead, which is pivotal in Christianity, signifying His victory over death and His divine sonship.[5]

From: Acta Theologica

(1) The resurrection of Jesus as event is the final entry, the exaltation, the taking up of Jesus and the exaltation and enthronement of Jesus.[6] (2) A reminder that, according to Chalcedon, God suffered, and the divine nature appears to the faithful by God resurrecting him from this death.[7] (3) This is an important element, and the text mentions it as an aspect of the atonement, which is open to serious criticisms.[8]

From: A Dictionary of the Bible (Hastings)

(1) The foundational belief that Jesus rose from the dead after his crucifixion, central to Christian faith.[9]

From: A Cyclopedia of Biblical literature

(1) The event of Jesus rising from the grave after his crucifixion, signifying victory over death and the completion of redemption.[10]

Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
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From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) This refers to Christ's rising from the dead, and if this is nullified, the resurrection of the dead is also destroyed.[11] (2) This is the event that is being signified by the sign of Jonah, and the reason for the sign coming from heaven.[12] (3) This is the event where Christ rose again from the dead, as evidenced by those who rose along with Karinus and Leucius, and celebrated the passover.[13] (4) The event of Jesus rising from the dead on the first day of the week, fulfilling prophecies about His return.[14] (5) The belief in Christ's rising from the dead, which serves as the foundation for Christian hope in eternal life and impacts how believers process grief.[15]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.

Significance in Catholic Church (Christian community):
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From: Summa Theologica (English translation)

(1) This is the event where Jesus rose from the dead, serving as a model for the future resurrection of believers, and it is considered a foundational element of faith.[16] (2) The event of Christ rising from the dead, examined as a potential cause for the resurrection of others, showcasing its pivotal role in the theological understanding of resurrection.[17] (3) The event of Christ rising from the dead, serving as a model for human resurrection and associated with the integrity of the body.[18]

From: Journal of Moral Theology

(1) A pivotal point for addressing racial habitus, presenting a counter-narrative that offers a thick ethic of moral imagination to enable people to work towards racial justice.[19]

The Catholic Church is a global Christian community with over a billion members, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. It is led by the Pope and emphasizes the sacraments, particularly the Eucharist. Catholicism is a denomination centered on the teachings thereof. It has a rich theological and cultural heritage.

Significance in Protestantism (Christian movement emphasizing faith and scripture):
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From: The Existence and Attributes of God

(1) The miraculous act of Christ rising from the dead, showcasing divine power over life and death, and signifying victory over sin and mortality.[20]

Protestantism (or simply the protestant church) is a major branch of Christianity originating from the Reformation in the 16th century, led by figures like Martin Luther. It emphasizes salvation by faith alone and the Bible as the ultimate authority. Variants of Protestantism include Lutheranism, Calvinism, Anglicanism, Methodism and Presbyterianism, each with unique practices but generally united by these core principles.

Significance in Church of the East (or the East Syriac Church):
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From: The Kebra Nagast

(1) The event central to Christian belief, signifying Christ's victory over death and sin.[21]

The Church of the East emerged in the 5th century and separated from the Roman Empire's state church by adopting Nestorianism. It emphasizes the distinct human and divine natures of Jesus Christ. It is also called the Assyrian Church, Nestorian Church or the East Syriac Church.