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

Reasons for His Resurrection

Scriptural Text

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To fulfill the prophecy of Holy Scripture

Psalms 16:9-10; 22:22; 118:22-24

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To demonstrate his true identity

Acts 2:24; Romans 1:1-4

To realize the promise of the Davidic covenant

2 Samuel 7:12-16; Psalm 89:20-37; Isaiah 9:6-7; Luke 1:31-33; Acts 2:25-31

3

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

John 10:10-11; 11:25-26; Ephesians 2:6; Colossians 3:1-4; 1 John 5:11-12

4

To become the source of resurrection power to others

Matthew 28:18; Ephesians 1:19-21; Philippians 4:13

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To be exalted as head over the Church

Ephesians 1:20-23

To demonstrate that God’s imputation of our righteousness has been made complete

7

Romans 4:25

To reign until all enemies have been placed under his feet

8

1 Corinthians 15:20-28

To become the first fruits of the future resurrection

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1 Corinthians 15:20-23

To assert the authority given to him by God to take his life back again

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John 10:18