In my previous article, “What if Jesus Did Not Rise from the Dead?”, I explored the devastating consequences for Christianity if the resurrection of Jesus Christ never happened.
The Christian faith stands or falls on the resurrection. But beyond its doctrinal necessity, what is the personal and practical significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ?
Let’s take a closer look at why the resurrection matters—not just historically or theologically, but in our daily lives as followers of Christ.
1️⃣ The Resurrection Guarantees Our Own Future Resurrection
One of the greatest hopes of the Christian faith is that death is not the end. Jesus’ resurrection is the firstfruits of what’s to come for all who belong to Him (1 Corinthians 15:20–23).
After planting a church in Thessalonica, Paul received news that the believers were worried about their loved ones who had passed away before Christ’s return.
Paul reassured them with these words:
“For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 4:14, NKJV).
He explained that when Jesus returns, the dead in Christ will rise first, and then those who are alive will be caught up with them to meet the Lord in the air (1 Thessalonians 4:15-17).
The resurrection ensures that physical death is not the end, but a transition to eternal life.
💡 Modern-Day Application:
In a world filled with uncertainty, grief, and loss, the resurrection gives us unshakable hope. Whether we’re attending a funeral or battling illness, we can stand firm knowing this life isn’t all there is.
As believers, we have a promised future with Christ, in glorified bodies that will never die, decay, or suffer.
2️⃣ The Resurrection Assures Us That Our Salvation is Complete
Jesus’ death on the cross paid the penalty for our sins—but His resurrection is the receipt that proves the payment was accepted. The Apostle Paul writes:
“He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification” (Romans 4:25, NIV).
Without the resurrection, we would have no confidence that the sacrifice was sufficient. But because Jesus lives, we can be sure our sins are truly forgiven, and that eternal life is ours.
“If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins”(1 Corinthians 15:17, NIV).
💡 Modern-Day Application:
Many believers struggle with guilt, shame, and insecurity in their walk with God. The resurrection reminds us that we don’t have to live in doubt or defeat.
Because Christ rose, our salvation is secure. We are fully accepted, deeply loved, and completely forgiven. That confidence changes how we pray, serve, and live each day.
3️⃣ The Resurrection Confirms the Deity of Jesus Christ
There have been many religious leaders and self-proclaimed prophets throughout history, but only one rose from the dead—Jesus Christ. His resurrection is God’s stamp of approval that Jesus is truly the Son of God:
“And who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 1:4, NIV).
If Jesus were merely a man or a false teacher, His body would still be in the grave. But because He lives, we know He is who He claimed to be: the eternal Son of God, the Savior of the world.
💡 Modern-Day Application:
In a culture that promotes religious pluralism and spiritual relativism, it’s easy to become uncertain about absolute truth. But the resurrection boldly declares that Jesus is Lord—not just a moral teacher or a prophet.
This truth empowers us to share our faith with boldness, knowing that we serve a risen and reigning Savior.
4️⃣ The Resurrection Empowers Our New Life in Christ
The resurrection isn’t just about what happens after we die—it affects how we live right now. When we are united with Christ through faith, we also share in His resurrection life:
“We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death… in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead… we too may live a new life” (Romans 6:4, NIV).
The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is at work in us (Ephesians 1:19-20). That means we’re no longer slaves to sin. We are new creations (2 Corinthians 5:17), empowered to walk in righteousness, joy, and purpose.
💡 Modern-Day Application:
Struggling with old habits or sinful patterns? Feeling spiritually dry or discouraged? The resurrection reminds us that we’re not stuck.
In Christ, we have power to live transformed lives. We can forgive, love, serve, and overcome—not in our own strength, but through His resurrection power living in us.
5️⃣ The Resurrection Secures Our Hope in God’s Justice
Jesus’ resurrection also confirms that a day of judgment is coming. God has appointed Jesus as the righteous Judge:
“For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead” (Acts 17:31, NIV).
While this is sobering for unbelievers, it’s comforting for those who trust in Christ. God will make all things right. Evil won’t have the final word.
💡 Modern-Day Application:
We live in a broken world filled with injustice, violence, and corruption. But the resurrection reminds us that Jesus will return, and everything wrong will be made right. We don’t have to carry the weight of revenge or despair.
Instead, we wait in hope and live in holiness as we anticipate His return.
Conclusion: Why the Resurrection Still Matters Today
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is not just a doctrinal truth we celebrate once a year on Easter Sunday. It’s the living reality that shapes every aspect of the Christian life—our faith, our identity, our future, and our mission.
“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in Me will live, even though they die” (John 11:25, NIV).
Do you know Jesus Christ personally? Have you trusted in His death and resurrection for your salvation?
Today is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). Confess Him as Lord, believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead (Romans 10:9), and receive the gift of eternal life.
Because He lives, you can live—truly and abundantly, now and forever.
📌 Note: This article has been updated and expanded in April 2025 to include additional biblical insights and modern-day applications of Christ’s resurrection.
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Recommended Resource:
The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus
By Gary R. Habermas & Michael R. Licona
The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus, along with an interactive CD, will prepare you to make a compelling argument for the historicity of Christ’s resurrection, even to those who do not accept the Bible as divinely inspired. The authors first develop principles by which a historical event can be accepted as true, then apply them to belief in Christ’s rising from the dead, and finally offer sample scenarios illustrating the use of these principles.
When I look back at my salvation, that happened only eight year’s ago, I surrendered my life to Christ and asked for forgiveness, and then I was saved. There was no Christianity in my life as a child, so I knew nothing. However God is Love, so with that being said we only need a touch of faith to begin our Christian walk. Some say at salvation we need to understand the resurrection.
When I first got saved I could not begin to articulate what it meant at all. Even in the Old Testament, perhaps of pride and other reasons they struggled with the Messiah in their presence, and still doubted. Certainly, the resurrection of Christ as you have stated proves the Old Testament’s prophecy and illustrates our resurrection to come as well.
Every time I read one of your posts I am surely Blessed, God be with you, my sister.
Love,
Jack
Hello brother Jack,
Thank you for revisiting. I am so blessed to get to know a brother in the Lord, who like me, longs to know more about the Lord and what He has done to save a sinner such as I. When we first came to hear the good news, we were only focused on how God sent His only Son to suffer and die for us so that we will have eternal life. But as we grow and live the Christian life, we will get to know more about the Lord Jesus which includes His resurrection.
Especially every Resurrection Sunday (or Easter Sunday), we cannot celebrate this day without knowing the significance of the resurrection. The resurrection is very important because there is no salvation without the resurrection. And yes, Christ rising from the dead is also one of the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.
God bless you brother Jack.
Does the Bible teach us to celebrate Easter? And where does the Bible teach people to worship on Sunday as the LORD’S day? Thirdly what is the meaning of being born again? Please use the Bible as your supporting evidences, thanks.
Hello, nice to hear from you again Fanuel.
Does the Bible teach us to celebrate Easter? First of all, I don’t really like to call it Easter because the celebration of Easter, with all the eggs and bunnies, have nothing to do with the resurrection. However, this is how most people, even Christians commonly call it.
So going back to your question if we are told in the Bible to celebrate the resurrection. If you’re looking for a specific verse in the Bible telling us to do so, then there is none. However, the Bible mentions God’s feasts that are to be celebrated by His people and one of them is the Feast of Firstfruits which follows Passover (Leviticus 23:9-14). The resurrection is the fulfillment of the feast of Firstfruits in the Old Testament. Jesus became the Firstfruits (1 Corinthians 15:23)
And the fact that Jesus was raised from the dead is a great reason for us to celebrate because like I said in my article, “there is no salvation without the resurrection.” We now have hope that we will be resurrected because Jesus rose from the dead.
As to the Sabbath and the Lord’s Day, please check out my article:
https://biblical-christianity.com/what-is-the-difference-between-the-sabbath-and-the-lords-day
And what about being born again? I would like to refer you to this post:
https://biblical-christianity.com/born-again-a-new-religion
God bless!
I really loved how you put it.
It takes a special kind of love for someone to take their life for us sinners so that we may live. Honestly it makes me cry with feelings of both gratitude and sorrow. I am looking forward for the day that he returns!
God Bless You.
Hi Flavia, thank you for dropping by.
The love of God that caused Him to sacrifice His own Son for the salvation of mankind can never be compared to anything or anyone else. God loves us unconditionally that’s why He chose to suffer and die for us. Even when we were still sinners, Christ died for us and His death paid for our sins. But His resurrection confirmed it; had Jesus remained in the grave, there would be no forgiveness of sins.
How wonderful that day would be when we will finally meet our Lord Jesus face to face, hallelujah!
Shalom and blessings to you!