Death & Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Biblical answers to frequently asked questions about the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Holy Week and Passion
Why Did Jesus Curse the Fig Tree?34The cursing of the fig tree may seem odd to us, but three key insights will help you understand this story.text
What Can We Learn from the Prayer in the Garden?18text
What Was the Triumphal Entry?16Christ's Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem was not simply another parade. The event fulfilled a number of prophecies and challenged a nation and the world.text more...
The Crucifixion
How is Jesus Our Substitute?29On the cross, God treated Jesus as if He had committed every sin ever committed by every person who would ever believe.text
How Does the Death of Jesus Save?26What does Christ's death on the cross have to do with salvation? Isn't it just a form of divine child abuse?text
Why Did the Veil in the Temple Rip?24In the inner court of the temple in Jerusalem, in the Holy of Holies, was the Ark of the Covenant. That was where the high priest would go once a year to offer atonement for the sins of the people. A veil, a very thick, woven curtain, separated the Holy of Holies from the rest of the temple.text more...
Last Words
- What Was Finished?23Jesus did not say, "I am finished," for that would imply that he died defeated and exhausted. Rather, he cried out "It is finished."text
Why Did Jesus Feel Forsaken?15Before Jesus died on the cross, the gospel accounts record seven specific statements that He made. Perhaps the most enigmatic of these comes from Matthew.text
From Sin to Forgiveness to Paradise?8The man whom our Lord saved was a wicked sinner at the point of death with nothing in his past life to recommend him, and nothing notable in his present position but a humble prayer.text more...
Resurrection
Did the Disciples Steal Jesus's Body?88The members of the Sanhedrin posted guards at Jesus's tomb for fear the disciples would steal the body. But they shouldn't have been worried.text- Could Jesus Have Survived the Crucifixion?77According to some critics, Jesus never really died. Instead, He went into a deep coma or "swoon" from the severe pain and trauma of the Crucifixion.text
Why Did an Angel Roll away the Stone?27Our Lord Jesus could have rolled back the stone Himself by His own power, but He chose to have it done by an angel.text more...
Ascension
What is Jesus Doing Now?10Have you ever wondered what Jesus is doing, now that He has ascended to heaven?text
Does Jesus Still Have His Wounds?3It is impossible to omit from that ascended and reigning One the wounds He bears.text
Did Jesus Shed His Humanity at the Ascension?2One remarkable thing about the ascension is that it affirms Christ’s physical body went into Heaven following his resurrection.text more...
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