The Promise And Paradox Of Resurrection: A Theological Reflection On "I Am The Resurrection And The Life"

Weba great debate over the resurrection raged between the pharisees and the sadducees during jesus’ day.

The question was whether there would be a resurrection.

Webalthough often overlooked in theological reflection, jesus’ resurrection is of primary significance for the christian faith for three reasons:

1. jesus’ resurrection vindicates his.

Jesus said, i am the resurrection — the author and cause of the resurrection of the dead;

And the life — the source of life, natural, spiritual, and eternal;

Webthe resurrection of christ is the most important event recorded in history.

It validates the claims of christ about himself, verifies his atonement on the cross and.