The gospels contain abundant testimony to the resurrection of Christ (see Matt. 28; Mark 16; Luke 24 and John 20). In addition to these detailed narratives in the four gospels, the book of Acts is the account of the apostles’ proclamation of the resurrection of Christ and of continued prayer to Christ and trust in Him as the One Who is alive and reigning in heaven. The epistles depend entirely on the assumption that Jesus is the living, reigning Saviour Who is now the exalted Head of the church. The book of Revelation repeatedly shows the risen Christ reigning in heaven and predicts His return to conquer His enemies and reign in glory. Thus the entire New Testament bears witness to the resurrection of Christ!

Die Evangelies bevat oorvloedige getuienis van die opstanding van Christus (Mat. 28; Mar. 16; Luk. 24; Joh. 20). Benewens hier­die gedetailleerde verhale is die boek Handelinge die vertelling van die apostels se verkondiging van die opstanding van Christus en van voortdurende gebed tot God en vertroue in Hom wat leef en in die hemel regeer. Die Briewe is ook totaal afhanklik van die feit dat Jesus die Lewende, Regerende Verlosser is wie nou die verhoogde Hoof van die kerk is. Die boek Openbaring wys Christus herhaaldelik as die opgestane Here in die hemel en voorspel Sy wederkoms om Sy vyande te oorwin en te regeer in heerlikheid. Ons kan dus aflei dat die hele Nuwe Testament getuienis gee van die opstanding van Christus!