The Resurrection, Post Resurrection Appearances, I Corinthians 15:5-12

Rejoinder: He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures

I.       Paul as a Jewish Theologian

II.      Passages that Point to a Resurrected Savior:

 

Post Resurrection Appearances

Jesus Christ was alive on earth for thirty-eight days after His resurrection.  During this time he appeared to over 500 people on at least eleven different events.  The following is a list of events of the resurrection until His ascension back to God our Father.

I.       Jesus Rose from the Dead, Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, John 20

II.      An Earthquake Opens the Tomb Door, Matthew 28:2-7

III.    The Guards are Paralyzed with Fear (Later are Paid Off by Temple Authorities), Matthew 28:2-7, 11-15

IV.    Announcement of the Resurrection by the Angels to the Three Women, Matthew 28:1-7, Mark 16:1-8, Luke 24:4-7, John 20:1-2

V.      The Women Reported the Event to the Disciples, Luke 24:10-13, John 20:1-2

VI.    John and Peter Ran to the Empty Tomb, Luke 24:11-12, John 20:3-10:

VII.   Jesus Appeared to Mary Magdalene, John 20:11-18

VIII. Jesus Appeared to Mary, Salome, Joanna, Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:1, Luke 24:10

IX.    Jesus Walked with Two Disciples from Jerusalem to Emmaus, Luke 24:13-35

X.      Jesus Appeared to Simon Peter (Cephas), Luke 24:34, I Corinthians 15:5

XI.    Jesus Appeared to the Disciples without Thomas, Luke 24:36-43, John 20:19-25

XII.   Jesus Appeared to the Disciples with Thomas, John 20:26-29

XIII. Jesus Appeared to Seven Disciples in Galilee, John 21:1-23

XIV. Jesus Appeared to 500 Believers at One Time on a Mountain in Galilee, Matthew 28:16-17, I Corinthians 15:6

XV.   Jesus Appeared to James, I Corinthians 15:7

XVI. Jesus Appeared to the Disciples for His Ascension, Luke 24:49-53, Acts 1:3-11

XVII.         Jesus Appeared to Paul on the Road to Damascus, Acts 9:1-6, I Corinthians 15:8