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the historical reality of the resurrection, and is a recognized leader in scholarship concerning the
resurrection, and has said “the resurrection of Jesus—which, I have suggested, is something that has to
be taken seriously by all historians of the first century.” 204 Lewis Sperry Chafer similarly explains the
importance of the death and resurrection stating that:

“The death of Christ and the resurrection of Christ are component parts of one stupendous divine
undertaking. Had He not died, there would be no basis upon which those mighty realities which His
resurrection provides might rest; and had He not been raised from the dead, there would be no
fruition in His death—no Savior, no living embodiment of that which was purposed by His death.”
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The Biblical Data Concerning the Resurrection Includes the Following.

It Was Bodily. Some have denied that Jesus was physically raised from the dead. This view cannot be
defended in Scripture. The Bible present Jesus as physically raised on the third day after death.

Ps. 22:16; Zech. 12:10; John 20:25–29 – The body had the nail marks and spear wound.
Luke 24:41–43 – Jesus ate food in order to demonstrate that he was physically resurrected
Matthew 28:9; Luke 24:39; John 20:17 – His body could be touched
John 20:22 – The body could breathe.
Luke 24:39–40 – Jesus presented the flesh and blood as proof of His resurrection

The Tomb Was Empty.

The guards saw the angel open the tomb (Matt. 28:2–4).

Various Individuals Were at Or Saw the Empty Tomb. Matt. 28:1, 5–7 – Mary Magdalene and the
“other Mary” and Peter (Luke 24:1-10).

Jesus Was Seen After the Resurrection by Many (Walvoord Pg. 194).

1. Mary Magdalene saw Him first - Mark 16:10–11; John 20:18
2. The women then saw Jesus - Matthew 28:9–10
3. The Apostle Peter - Luke 24:34; 1 Cor. 15:5
4. The disciples on the road to Emmaus - Mark 16:12–13; Luke 24:13–35
5. The ten disciples - Mark 16:14; Luke 24:36–43; John 20:19–23
6. The eleven disciples (including Thomas) - John 20:26–29
7. The seven disciples by the Sea of Galilee - John 21:1–23
8. Appeared to five hundred - 1 Corinthians 15:6
9. James, the Lord’s brother - 1 Corinthians 15:7
10. The eleven disciples (Mountain in Galilee) - Matt. 28:16–20
11. The ascension from the Mount of Olives - Luke 24:44–53; Acts 1:3–9
12. Stephen before he is martyred - Acts 7:55–56
13. Paul (Damascus road) - Acts 9:3–6; cf. Acts 22:6–11; 26:13–18
14. Paul in the temple when Paul - Acts 22:17–21; cf. 9:26–30; Gal. 1:18
15. Paul while in prison in Caesarea - Acts 23:11
16. The Apostle John (revelation given to him) - Rev. 1:12–20

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