Resurrection
The resurrection was no hoax. When God raise Jesus from the dead, he gave new life to a dead and mangled body (see Crucify). That Jesus' resurrection was miraculous is evident from the amazement of every person who saw him. After his resurrection, Jesus could eat, speak and work, and his disciples could touch and see him, but his new body was perfectly immortal.

The belief in Jesus Christ's bodily resurrection defines Christianity. His victorious return from dead fulfilled prophecy and proved his claims of deity. The resurrection is evidence of God's satisfaction with the Son's sacrifice on humanity's behalf. The Holy Spirit brought Christ to life again. That same Holy Spirit dwells within believers; therefore, Christians can trust that we too will rise to eternal life after we experience physical death.

All of these truths are celebrated in words of joy that ring out each Easter in many different languages: "The Lord is Risen! He is risen indeed!"

During his three years of ministry, Jesus proves that he is God by raising several people from the dead.
Mark 5:21-43
Luke 7:11-17
John 11
While Jesus is on earth, he predicts his own death and resurrection.
Matthew 27:63
Mark 8:31
Luke 18:33
John 2:19-20
Many people witness the physical presence of Jesus after his resurrection and are motivated to tell others. They are even willing to die because they know the truth.
Acts 1:22; 4:33; 23:6
1 Corinthians 15:3-8
The Bible promises that Jesus' faithful followers will rise from the dead.
John 6:40,44,54
1 Corinthians 6:14
1 Peter 3:18
The resurrection is the keystone of our faith. Without it, Christianity is pointless.
1 Corinthians 15:12-19
1 Peter 1:3; 3:21
Belief in the resurrection is necessary to be a true follower of Jesus Christ.
John 11:24-25
Romans 4:25; 10:9