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Did Jesus Really Rise From the Dead?

Yes. The Bible presents the resurrection of Jesus as a literal historical event and as the foundation of Christian faith. Jesus was crucified, buried, and physically raised from the dead on the third day.

Published 2026-09-13 · Updated 2026-09-27

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Biblical explanation

The resurrection was predicted beforehand. Jesus repeatedly told His disciples that He would be killed and rise again on the third day (; 17:22-23; 20:17-19). After His crucifixion, the women found His tomb empty (). Jesus then appeared to His disciples. The resurrection appearances were not limited to one person. Paul records that Christ appeared to Peter, the Twelve, more than five hundred believers, James, and finally Paul himself (). Jesus also demonstrated that His resurrected body was real. In He told His disciples, “a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.” He invited Thomas to examine His wounds (). The resurrection is essential to salvation. Paul writes that if Christ has not been raised, Christian faith is futile (). Because Christ rose, Scripture promises resurrection to those who belong to Him ().

In brief

The resurrection was predicted beforehand.

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