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Resurrection
The Christian conviction that Jesus rose bodily from the dead on the third day, and that believers too will be raised at the last day.
The four Gospels each tell of the empty tomb and post-resurrection appearances. Paul lists Jesus' appearances to over 500 people (1 Corinthians 15).
The resurrection is the heart of Christian preaching from Acts onward — without it, faith is "in vain."
It is also a promise: because Christ is risen, those united to him will be raised in transformed bodies for eternal life.
Original BibleDawn entry. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.