Jesus - Resurrection

Resurrection — being raised from the dead

Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and discovered it was empty. An angel appeared and told her ‘He has risen’

‘If Christ has not been raised your faith is pointless and you are still in your sins’ St Paul

Importance

• confirmation that Jesus is divine

• shows victory of life over death

• opens the door for eternal life, meaning Christians have hope that they will rise too

Influence

• To celebrate Easter

• feel hopeful that they can have life after death

• feel comforted that death is not the end of everything