“For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: and that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: after that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.” 1 Corinthians 15:3-6
Not only is Jesus’ crucifixion a well-documented historical fact, but His resurrection was also witnessed by many. If anyone in the first century questioned the fact of Jesus’ bodily resurrection, there were many living eyewitnesses to His resurrection appearances who could testify to the fact that Jesus did rise from the dead on the third day, as He said. And, because He did die for our sins and then rise again, we can be assured of forgiveness of sins and a resurrection to life everlasting through faith in His name.
O crucified and risen Savior, grant me faith to trust in You and Your death for my sins and Your bodily resurrection for pardon and the eternal joys of heaven. Amen.
[Scripture is quoted from the King James Version of the Bible.]