2. 3) Christ died for our sins, just as Scripture said he would. He was buried. He was raised from the dead on the third day, just as Scripture said he would be …" (1 Corinthians 15:3–4). 2) Without the resurrection, Christianity would be so much wishful thinking (John McArthur, vicar) 1) Because Jesus was raised from the dead, we’ve been given a brand-new life and have everything to live for, including a future in heaven—and the future starts now! (Bible (MSG), 1 Peter 1:3) 4) And if Christ has not been raised from death, then your faith is for nothing; you are still guilty of your sins.(Bible, I Corinthians 15:17)