The Resurrection of Jesus

The resurrection of Jesus is mentioned numerous times in Acts (Acts 1:22; 2:24, 31-32; 3:14-15; 4:1-2, 10, 33; 5:30; 10:39-40; 13:26-39; 17:18, 30-32; 26:22-23). The word resurrection translates the Greek anastasis (Matt 22: 30-32; Luke 20:33-38; John 11:21-25; 1 Cor. 15:12-26; 2 Tim. 2:16-18; Heb. 6:1-3; 1 Pet. 1:3-5; Rev. 20:5-6). The word raised translates the Greek egeiro, and often refers to resurrection (Acts 2:24, 32; 10:40; Rom. 8:11; 1 Cor. 15:3-4). The “the first resurrection” occurs in stages starting with Christ, and involves only believers. These believers will live with Christ during His reign and for all eternity (Rev. 20:5-6).  The final resurrection is for unbelievers only who will be cast into the Lake of Fire, after the millennial reign of Christ.