The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of Christian faith, celebrated every year and proclaimed in every creed. But who exactly raised Jesus from the dead? This question, though seemingly simple, opens a profound theological discussion. In this blog, we’ll explore the biblical and theological perspectives on this pivotal event.
God the Father
God the Father raised Jesus (Acts 2:24, 32; 3:15, 26; 4:10; 5:30; 10:40; 13:30, 33, 34, 37).
Acts 4:10
then let this be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed.
Acts 5:30
The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom you had killed by hanging Him on a tree.
Acts 10:40
God raised Him up on the third day and caused Him to be seen–
Acts 13:30
But God raised Him from the dead,
Acts 13:33
He has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in the second Psalm: ‘You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.’
Acts 13:34
In fact, God raised Him from the dead never to see decay. As He has said: ‘I will give you the holy and sure blessings I promised to David.’
Acts 13:37
But the One whom God raised from the dead did not see decay.
Acts 17:31
For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to all men by raising Him from the dead.”
1 Corinthians 6:14
By His power God raised the Lord from the dead, and He will raise us also.
1 Corinthians 15:15
In that case, we are also exposed as false witnesses about God. For we have testified about God that He raised Christ from the dead, but He did not raise Him if in fact the dead are not raised.
1 Corinthians 15:20
But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
2 Corinthians 4:14
knowing that the One who raised the Lord Jesus will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you in His presence.
Galatians 1:1
Paul, an apostle–sent not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead–
Ephesians 1:20
which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms,
Colossians 2:12
And having been buried with Him in baptism, you were raised with Him through your faith in the power of God, who raised Him from the dead.
JESUS
This is why the Father loves me, because I surrender my life, so that I may receive it again.
18 No man takes it away from me, but I surrender it of my own initiative. I have authority to surrender it, and I have authority to receive it again. This commandment I received from my Father.”
John 2:19
King James Bible
Jesus answered and said unto them, destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.
Holy Spirit
1 Peter 3:18
18 For Christ died once for all time for sins, a righteous person for unrighteous ones, in order to lead you to God. He was put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit.
Romans 8:11
11 If, now, the spirit of him who raised up Jesus from the dead dwells in you, the one who raised up Christ Jesus from the dead will also make your mortal bodies alive through his spirit that resides in you.
12 So, then, brothers, we are under obligation, not to the flesh to live according to the flesh; for if you live according to the flesh, you are sure to die; but if you put the practices of the body to death by the spirit, you will live.
Romans 1:14
4 But who with power was declared God’s Son according to the spirit of holiness by means of resurrection from the dead—yes, Jesus Christ our Lord.