Yes they did arise from the dead. Like Lazarus and the man on the way to be buried.
A NT perspective:Only Matthew's gospel records this occurrence in connection with Jesus' death and resurrection:Matthew 27:50-54 - And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit. Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split, and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; and coming out of the graves after His resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many. [NKJV]
Christians believe that Jesus was resurrected from the dead as a demonstration of his victory over sin and death, fulfilling prophecies and providing hope for eternal life.
Lazarus
Lazarus was resurrected by Jesus to demonstrate his power over death and to show that he is the Son of God with the ability to bring the dead back to life.
Jesus was resurrected on a Sunday.
Christians believe that Jesus resurrected from the dead to show his victory over death and sin, and to offer salvation and eternal life to believers.
Jesus was resurrected (raised from the dead and in Heaven) when Christianity began. Christianity began with Jewish apostles who believed that Jesus was the Messiah.
Easter as celebrated by Christians carries the message of Jesus, the Messiah, being resurrected from the dead.
Yes on the third day Jesus did arise from the dead , just as Jesus said he would, and also as it was told by the prophet.
If i recall, the 'only' other person was Lazarus.
The most agreed upon meaning of Easter in the world is about Jesus. Easter is the Day that Jesus was resurrected from the dead.
Architects do not know that Jesus resurrected from the dead. The fact of the resurrection is a matter of faith. If there were a "fact" their would be no faith.
The first person to see Jesus after he resurrected was Mary Magdalene.