It is essential to saving faith.
Romans 10:9—One must believe that “God raised him from the dead.”
It is essential to the Gospel
1 Corinthians 15:3–4—“I delivered to you as of first importance…that [Christ] was raised on the third day.”
It was a qualification for apostleship
Acts 1:21–22—“One of these must be a witness with us of his resurrection.”
It was the central subject of apostolic preaching.
Acts 13:30
Acts 17:18
Acts 23:6
Stand Firm! 