How do we know that Jesus must be raised from the dead?

The resurrection of Jesus is not only a historical claim but a theological necessity for the Christian faith. Romans 4:25 declares, 'He was delivered for our offenses, and raised again for our justification.' This indicates that His resurrection affirms the sufficiency of His sacrifice—the price for our sins was paid, guaranteeing our justification. Additionally, without His resurrection, our faith would be in vain, as Paul articulates in 1 Corinthians 15, making it clear that our salvation hinges on both Christ's death and resurrection. His triumph over the grave marks the confirmation of our own eternal hope, ensuring that believers will also rise. Thus, the must of Christ’s resurrection is fundamental to the assurance of our salvation and future resurrection.