Q. 45. What does the resurrection of Christ profit us?

Question. What does the resurrection of Christ profit us?

Answer. First: by his resurrection he hath overcome death (Rom. 6;9), that he might make us partakers of that righteousness which he had purchased for us by his death (Rom. 4;25). Secondly, we are also by his power raised up to a new life (Rom. 6;4). And lastly, the resurrection of Christ is a sure pledge of our blessed resurrection (1 Cor. 15;20).

Proofs.

• [proof-1] Rom. 6;9.—Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead, dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him.— Col. 2;15.—1 Cor. 15;54-57.—Heb. 2;14.
• [proof-2] Rom. 4;25.—Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.—1 Cor. 15;17, 18.—Titus 2;6.—2 Cor. 5;21.
• [proof-3] Rom. 6;4.—Therefore we are buried with him by baptism unto death; that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in the newness of life.— Col. 2;12, 13.—1 Pet. 1;3.—2 Tim. 1;10.
• [proof-4] 1 Cor. 15;20.—But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the first-fruits of them that slept.—1 Thes. 4;14.—Rom. 8;11.