Christian Basics: Christ rose from the dead, proving that His sacrifice for our sins was sufficient to the Father – Part 1
| Passage Reference | Passage Text |
|---|---|
| Matthew 28:6 (NLT) | He isn’t here! He has been raised from the dead, just as He said would happen. Come, see where His body was lying. |
| John 10:17-18 (NLT) | The Father loves Me because I lay down my life that I may have it back again. No one can take My life from Me. I lay down my life voluntarily. For I have the right to lay it down when I want to and also the power to take it again. For My Father has given Me this command. |
| Acts 2:22-24 (NLT) | [Peter talking] People of Israel, listen! God publicly endorsed Jesus of Nazareth by doing wonderful miracles, wonders, and signs through Him, as you well know. But you followed God’s prearranged plan. With the help of lawless Gentiles, you nailed Him to the cross and murdered Him. However, God released Him from the horrors of death and raised Him back to life again, for death could not keep Him in its grip. |
1 Peter 4:12-16 