What happened at the Resurrection?
On Sunday morning, women came to the tomb with spices to anoint Jesus’ body and found it empty. Angels announced, "He is not here, he is risen as he said." Over forty days Jesus appeared to many — Mary Magdalene, the disciples, 500 at once, and finally Paul.
The resurrection is the historical hinge of the Christian faith. "If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile" (1 Corinthians 15:17).
Jesus rose physically with a transformed body — recognized, touchable, hungry, but no longer subject to death.
The resurrection proves his sacrifice was accepted, defeats death, founds the church, and guarantees the future resurrection of all his people.
Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.