Exegetical Essay: The Theme Of Resurrection In Christianity

Resurrection in Christian belief is the rising of the dead at the Last Judgment. Resurrection is most notably associated biblically with Jesus Christ. Christ’s rising from the dead three days after having been crucified on the cross is a story well known among most. It is the first ever and authentic report of a resurrection in our history. “Never before had anyone been raised from the grave in such a way as to be completely transformed and thus beyond the icy fingers of death.” (Deffinbaugh) Resurrection is a common biblical theme noted several time in the scriptures within the Old Testament and the New Testament of the Bible connecting the two.
In the Old Testament Psalm 16: 9-10 reads, “Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.” (New American Bible) Resurrection is not said directly but implied in this scripture. This scripture is stating that the flesh will not decay. The soul is not leaving the body to go to heaven or hell. Instead, the soul is going to return back into the body and be resurrected.
You who lie in the dust, awake and shout for joy, for your dew is as the dew of the dawn, And the earth will give birth to the departed spirits.” (New American Bible) In this scripture it is stated that the dead will live again and the corpses will be resurrected. The dead will be awoken once more and will be singing and celebrating. “The words, though they imply a belief more or less distinct in a resurrection.” (Bible Hub) Once again resurrection is not mentioned directly but implied. The once dead will no longer be