# Why Does Christianity Place So Much Importance on the Resurrection?

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**Category:** Theology\
**Created:** [September 18, 2026, 7:50am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/why-does-christianity-place-so-much-importance-on-the-resurrection/20534 "2026-09-18T07:50:51Z")\
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**Author:** ![ellenvera](https://forums.crosswalk.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/ccd318/32.png) [@ellenvera](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/ellenvera)\
**Post date:** [September 18, 2026, 7:50am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/why-does-christianity-place-so-much-importance-on-the-resurrection/20534/1 "2026-09-18T07:50:51Z")

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Most people know that Jesus’ death on the cross is central to Christianity. But the New Testament also places enormous importance on His resurrection.

Why is the Resurrection essential to the Christian faith? What would Christianity mean if the story ended with the Crucifixion?

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**Author:** ![timf](https://forums.crosswalk.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/7cd45c/32.png) [@timf](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/timf)\
**Post date:** [September 18, 2026, 7:58am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/why-does-christianity-place-so-much-importance-on-the-resurrection/20534/2 "2026-09-18T07:58:34Z")

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1Co 15:14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.