# resurrection #

## Definition: ##

The term "resurrection" refers to the act of becoming alive again after having died.

* To resurrect someone means to bring that person back to life again. Only God has the power to do this.
* The word "resurrection" often refers to Jesus' coming back to life after he died.
* When Jesus said, "I am the Resurrection and the Life" he meant that he is the source of resurrection, and the one who causes people to come back to life.

## Translation Suggestions: ##

* The word "resurrection" could also be translated as, "coming back to life" or, "becoming alive again after being dead."
* The literal meaning of this word is "a rising up" or "the act of being raised (from the dead)." These would be other possible ways to translate this term.



## Bible References: ##

* [1 Corinthians 15:12-14](en/tn/1co/help/15/12)
* [1 Peter 03:21-22](en/tn/1pe/help/03/21)
* [Hebrews 11:35-38](en/tn/heb/help/11/35)
* [John 05:28-29](en/tn/jhn/help/05/28)
* [Luke 20:27-28](en/tn/luk/help/20/27)
* [Luke 20:34-36](en/tn/luk/help/20/34)
* [Matthew 22:23-24](en/tn/mat/help/22/23)
* [Matthew 22:29-30](en/tn/mat/help/22/29)
* [Philippians 03:8-11](en/tn/php/help/03/08)

## Examples from the Bible stories: ##

* __[21:14](en/tn/obs/help/21/14)__ Through the Messiah's death and __resurrection__, God would accomplish his plan to save sinners and start the New Covenant.
* __[37:05](en/tn/obs/help/37/05)__ Jesus replied, "I am the __Resurrection__  and the Life. Whoever believes in me will live, even though he dies.