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Thousands of people saw him, he talked with many of them so he was alive, and he was seen ascending into the sky. Christianity would not have been able to get any kind of a start if the body of Christ could have been shown to still be in the tomb. It could have been soundly thwarted right at the beginning - and there was no shortage of people who were keen to do so. No body was ever produced.
The Gospels are historic documents in their own right, and all the writers were witnesses or associates of witnesses to the resurrection of Christ. Their accounts have minor variations indicating a lack of collaborative effort and a harmony indicative of a historic event. Almost all of the disciples were prepared to die horrendous deaths for their insistence on what they had witnessed. They could simply have stated it was a hoax and saved their lives. Instead they endured all manner of persecution. An entire new way of living was begun since Jesus appeared to hundreds of people following the resurrection and these people spead the news and changed the world. This could not have happened from some prank.
Christians also have the witness within of the Holy Spirit which testifies to the truth of Christ's living presence. This cannot be understood from the outside, but those who have become Christians know without doubt that Christ is indeed alive.
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Christians believe that Jesus was resurrected based on biblical accounts in the New Testament, where various witnesses claimed to have seen Him alive after His crucifixion. The historical evidence and consistency of these accounts support the belief in Jesus' resurrection and continued presence as alive. Faith also plays a significant role in affirming Jesus' resurrection as a central tenet of the Christian faith.
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Did the apostle Paul meet Jesus?
The apostle Paul did not meet Jesus during his earthly ministry. Paul had a transformative encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus after Jesus' resurrection, which led to his conversion and becoming an influential figure in the early Christian church.
Why didn't the disciples believe Mary magdalene?
The disciples did not initially believe Mary Magdalene because she was the first person to see the resurrected Jesus, and they found it difficult to believe her testimony. Additionally, cultural norms at the time may have played a role in their skepticism towards a woman's witness.
What were some things about Thomas the deciple of Jesus?
Thomas, also known as Doubting Thomas, was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus. He is known for initially doubting Jesus' resurrection until he saw and touched his wounds. Thomas is also known for his bold statement, "My Lord and my God," upon seeing Jesus.
Where was Saul when Jesus was alive?
Saul (who later became known as the apostle Paul) was in Jerusalem and played a role in the persecution of early Christians during the time Jesus was alive. He did not meet Jesus in person until after Jesus' death and resurrection on the road to Damascus.
What did Jesus say to the roman soldier who pierced him?
Nothing, Jesus was dead. That is why he was pierced. If he had been alive they would have broken his legs and thus scripture that stated not a bone would be broken would not have been fulfilled.
How do architects know Jesus came back to life?
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.
Was Jesus resurrected?
yes
Where was Jesus risen?
Jesus was resurrected in Jerusalem, in Israel.
When Jesus was resurrected what did Peter do?
Evangelize.
How old was Jesus when he died again?
We assume he died around the age of 33, however he was resurrected three days later and is alive and well today.
Does anyone know the title to this song He got up from the grave hallelujah praise His name He's alive He's alive Jesus is alive?
Jesus is alive...
Time of day Jesus was resurrected?
According to the Bible, Jesus was resurrected three days after his crucifixion. So it would be around 30 AD.
Did Jesus resurrect in the Americas'?
No. Jesus just visited the Americas after he was resurrected.
What year did Jesus die and get resurrected?
Well, Jesus was born in the year 0000ad, and when he died and resurrected he was 33, so the year would have been 0033ad.
Who began Easter?
after jesus died, he was resurrected on easter. so i guess jesus did.
Were others resurrected when Jesus was?
Jesus was the only person to be resurrected from the dead in a resurrection body. His body was changed from a physical body to a resurrection body just as Christians who are resurrected on "that' day will receive a resurrection body. Matthew 27:51-54 gives some signs that occurred at the death of Christ. One was that some graves were opened on that day but the live bodies did not emerge from the tombs until Jesus resurrected three days later. These people came forth from the graves much like Lazarus did. They were revived but not resurrected and they were not in their resurrection bodies. We are not told how long these people remain alive before they died again..........to be resurrected with the rest of the saints on resurrection day, just as Lazarus died physically some time later after Jesus brought him back from the dead ....... to be resurrected with the rest of us on resurrection day.
Did the followers of Jesus believe He was resurrected after crucifixion?
Yes.
