First Corinthians chapter 15

^.3for I gave-over to you among (the) first-things that-which also I received: that Christ died on behalf of our sins according to the writings; ^.4and that he was buried, and that he was raised-up² the day, the third (day), according to the writings;

In truth, I gave over to you (I handed over, delivered beside or alongside, handed along to you), as part of the first things that I taught you, that-which also I received (the information that the Lord Jesus Christ presented to me and I took it beside or alongside myself):

·         that Christ died on behalf of our sins (in the interest of the sins of all of us – he died in our place, instead of us because of our sins)

o   in accordance with the writings (the previously written old covenant writings foretold of Jesus Christ's crucifixion, death, etc);

·         and that he was buried (in the heart of the earth for three days and three nights, 72 hours),

·         and that he was raised-up and continues raised-up (Jesus was caused to rise up alive from being dead by God – and he is still alive today!)

o   the day, emphatically and specifically the third day (72 hours having passed, for that was the legal requirement for a person's death to be completely established),

o   in accordance with the writings (the old covenant writings also foretold of Jesus Christ's resurrection).

The truth that the Christ (Messiah) would die on behalf of the sins of mankind, so as to save mankind, was not a secret. God had first spoken of it in Genesis 3:15 and God continued to speak about man's redemption by the blood of the sacrifice of the redeemer throughout the ages. It had also been written down in the old covenant writings by the prophets.

The Lord Jesus Christ himself did not commit any sinful acts against God his Father (refer to II Corinthians 5:21). He gave himself to be the sacrificial offering encompassing or encircling our sins (our aberration from God's Word), thereby making sure that everything was included and no sin was forgotten-about or left-out.

Paul repeats that the information regarding the Christ had already been foretold and written-down. God's people were to know this and to have looked forward to it coming to pass. Now it has come to pass – and Christ has been raised up from among the dead-people never to die again. He is alive!

[Reference: Genesis 3:15, 4:4; Leviticus chapter 1; Isaiah 53:2-12; Daniel 9:26; Jonah 1:17; Matthew 12:38-40, 16:21, 17:23, 20:19, 26:32, 27:57-60, 28:1-10; Mark 9:12, 10:34; Luke 22:37, 24:46; (plus many other old covenant scriptures referring to the reign of the Christ after his resurrection); Acts 2:22-27, 3:12-26, 10:34-43, 26:13-23; Romans 5:6-8, 10:8-10; I Corinthians 11:23; II Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 1:4 and 12; I Thessalonians 5:10; Hebrews 10:12; I Peter 2:21-24, 3:18.]

Mark 16:6 and 7

^.6But the (one) says to them, "You must not be really-marveled; you seek-after Jesus of Nazareth, the (one) having been crucified² - he was raised-up, he is not here, look!, the place where they put him; ^.7but you must go, you must say to his learning-disciples and to Peter that, 'He leads you forth into Galilee, there you will see him according as he said to you.'"

The angel (seen by the women as a young-man) says to them...

·         "It is imperative that you are not really-marveled;
·         you are seeking-after Jesus of/from Nazareth (looking for Jesus the Nazarene; Jesus was brought up in Nazareth even though he was born in Bethlehem), emphatically and specifically the one who was crucified and that truth has not changed -
·         he was raised-up (caused to rise up alive from being dead),
·         he is not here (he is not inside this location of the memorial-place),
·         look (behold, see, pay attention!, the place where they put him (the specific location where they placed his dead body);
·         but contrary to staying here, you must go (it is imperative that you actively lead yourselves under, in the sense of going without any argument, under cover, as animals go because they are under a yoke without going from side to side or intentionally stopping to do something else, go)
·         you must say to his learning-disciples (students) including Peter that,
'He leads you forth into Galilee (he precedes you, goes before, in front of you into Galilee; refer to Matthew 28:16 and John 20:26-29 about the event in Galilee),

• there you will see him (there you will see Jesus, because he will present himself to be perceived with your eyes and known by you)
• just as Jesus said to you (refer to Mark 14:28).'"

Christ Jesus is the only one who has been resurrected by God and given his new spiritual body, but everyone else who has died still remains dead in the grave until the time of their resurrection and judgment.

Luke 24:4-7 - Angels announce Jesus’ resurrection

This record in the book of Luke provides events that occurred early in the morning on the Sunday after Jesus’ death and burial. Two angels like grown-men stood by the women in splendid, ornate clothing that was shining bright light. But after the women became fearful these 2 angels said towards the women, "Why are you looking for the one who is living (alive)in company and association with the dead-people (people who have already died and remain dead until the time of their resurrection when they will be judged and either receive eternal life or their second/final death being completely destroyed; refer to Revelation chapter 20)? He is not here (in the memorial) – but on the contrary, he was caused to rise up alive from being dead...."

God of living people

Mark Chapter 16 posted

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God raised Jesus up alive from being dead. After 40 days the resurrected Christ Jesus was lifted up into heaven by God and seated at God's right-hand side.