The Resurrection of Jesus - Its Meaning for Us- WHY JESUS' RESURRECTION WAS UNIQUE

The apostles knew that Jesus' resurrection was different from the resurrections that preceded it. People who were brought back to life earlier came back with physical bodies and eventually died again. Jesus was resurrected with a spirit body that was imperishable. (Read Acts 13:34)  Peter wrote that Jesus "was put to death in the flesh but made alive again in the spirit."  Moreover,  "he is at God's right hand, for he went to heaven, and angels and authorities and powers were made subject to him." (1 Peter 3:18-22)  The previous  resurrections were both marvelous and miraculous but none compared to this supreme miracle.

Jesus' resurrection had a profound impact on his disciples. He was no longer dead, as his enemies believed.  Jesus was as alive as a mighty spirit person whom no human could harm.  His resurrection proved that he was the Son of God, and knowing that fact, the disciples found their courage. Jesus' resurrection was central to Jehovah's purpose and to the good news they boldly proclaimed far and wide.

As Jehovah's servants, we are fully aware that Jesus was not merely a great man . He is alive today and is directing a work that involves everyone on earth.  As the ruling of G0d's heavenly Kingdom, Jesus Christ will soon cleanse the earth of wickedness and transform it unto a paradise where people will live forever. (Luke 23:43)  None of this could happen if Jesus had not been resurrected.  So, then, what reasons do we have for believing that he was raised from the dead? Indeed, what does his resurrection mean for us?

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