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Appendix 47 Biblical Justification for the Resurrection of Messiah Jesus Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis

No.

Reasons for His Resurrection

Scriptural Text

To fulfill the prophecy of Holy Scripture

1

Ps. 16.9-10; 22.22; 118.22-24

2

To demonstrate his true identity

Acts 2.24; Rom. 1.1-4

To realize the promise of the Davidic covenant

2 Sam. 7.12-16; Ps. 89.20-37; Isa. 9.6-7; Luke 1.31-33; Acts 2.25-31 John 10.10-11; 11.25-26; Eph. 2.6; Col. 3.1-4; 1 John 5.11-12

3

To become the source of eternal life for all who believe in him

4

To become the source of resurrection power to others

5

Matt. 28.18; Eph. 1.19-21; Phil. 4.13

To be exalted as head over the Church

6

Eph. 1.20-23

To demonstrate that God’s imputation of our righteousness has been made complete To reign until all enemies have been placed under his feet To become the first fruits of the future final resurrection To assert the authority given to him by God to take his life back again

7

Rom. 4.25

8

1 Cor. 15.20-28

9

1 Cor. 15.20-23

10

John 10.18