To what extent is the Resurrection of Christ central to the Christian faith? (Essay looking at most central aspects of Christian faith to determine the most central)
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The Resurrection of Christ can be found in every book of the New Testament - including the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
Many argue that the Resurrection is the key aspect of Christianity - without Resurrection, Christ would have been nothing more than a martyr - albeit a noble one. This argument is reinforced in the New Testament by Paul where he says:
"if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is
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taken into consideration. Many of Jesus' teachings are still followed today and must therefore be an important aspect. Finally it is worth remembering that without the crucifixion there could have been no Resurrection, and the cross (on which Jesus was crucified) remains as the international symbol of Christianity. In conclusion, I think it is fair to say that while Christ's Resurrection is one central aspect of the Christian faith it is not the central aspect.
taken into consideration. Many of Jesus' teachings are still followed today and must therefore be an important aspect. Finally it is worth remembering that without the crucifixion there could have been no Resurrection, and the cross (on which Jesus was crucified) remains as the international symbol of Christianity. In conclusion, I think it is fair to say that while Christ's Resurrection is one central aspect of the Christian faith it is not the central aspect.