HISTORY
ORIGINS OF CHRISTIANITY
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they began spreading the news that Jesus rose from the dead
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they were very afraid and avoided telling anyone
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most of them just went on living their lives as usual
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they all went crazy and were rejected by others
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Detailed explanation-1: -The resurrection amounts to the Father’s clear signal that Jesus is the powerful Son of God who has conquered death and reigns as Lord of all (Romans 1:4; 4:25). The resurrection demonstrates that Jesus’ “blood of the new covenant” saves His people from their sins.
Detailed explanation-2: -Among the eyewitnesses named in the gospels are Mary Magdalene, Mary, mother of Jesus, Mary of Clopas, and Salome, often identified as the wife of Zebedee.
Detailed explanation-3: -He appeared to his disciples, calling the apostles to the Great Commission of forgiving sin and baptizing repenters, and ascended to Heaven.
Detailed explanation-4: -We have eyewitness testimony regarding the risen Jesus. His 12 apostles all claimed to have seen Him alive again (Acts 1:1-22; 5:32). The book of Acts contains their messages and work.