Summary
For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, - 1 Corinthians 15:3–4, BSB
The core of the gospel message is Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection.
Biblical Support
- Psalm 16:10
- Isaiah 53:9
- Jonah 1:17
- Matthew 12:40
- Matthew 28:6
- Luke 24:46
- Acts 2:31
- Romans 4:25
- 1 Peter 3:18
- Revelation 1:18
Explanation
As was prophesied God sent Christ to die for our sins. After His death, Jesus was buried like any other corpse. But unlike others, Jesus rose again on the third day just the scriptures promised He would.