Jesus Buried and Rose Again 1 Corinthians 15:4

Paul the apostle told the church members in Corinth, “Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures”, and in chapter fifteen and verse four of First Corinthians, Paul shared with the church members how Jesus was, “buried, and that he rose again the third day”, where we read:

And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

The verse begins, “And that he was buried,...” Paul began with the words, “and that he” or “and because and since Jesus” “was buried” which means “inhumed or interred”. Not only did Jesus “die”, but He was also “buried” afterwards. (See Matthew 27:57-61)

The verse continues, “and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures”. Paul added the word, “and that he” which refers to “and because and since Jesus” “rose again” which means “aroused, awoke, raised and stirred up” “the third day” or “three days after He was buried” “according” or “down from, through and along” “to the scriptures” which means “the things written in a certain portion or section of the Holy Scripture”. After Jesus died and was buried, He “rose again” three days later which is recorded in the “Holy Scriptures”. (See Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24 and John 20)

When we think through these words from Paul, we note his reiteration of the details of the “gospel” of Jesus Christ. Jesus “died for our sins”, was “buried” afterwards in a tomb and “rose again” from the grave three days later. This is why Christians celebrate “Easter”. Jesus is risen, and He promises that those who are believers in Him shall do the same. Let us celebrate the “risen Savior” and trust in Him and the “power of His resurrection”.

Next time Paul tells the church members, “he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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