Apostle's Creed #11 The Importance of the Bodily Resurrection of Jesus

The resurrection of Jesus is presented as an indisputable historical fact attested in the Gospels, despite various attempts to discredit it, such as claims that the disciples fabricated the story or hallucinated it, or the Jewish counter-narrative that the body was stolen while guards slept. This event is essential to Christian faith, providing assurance of new birth, sin forgiveness, eternal life, and Jesus' current reign, as Paul argues in 1 Corinthians 15 that denying it renders preaching, faith, and hope futile, leaving believers in sin and without victory over death. Ultimately, since Christ has indeed been raised, Christians possess a vibrant faith, eternal hope, and triumph through Him, offering profound comfort against the fear of death.