In short
Christians believe Jesus truly rose bodily from the dead on the third day, witnessed by many. The resurrection is the center of the faith: it proves He is who He said He is, and that death is not the end for those who trust Him.The first Christians did not die for a story they knew was false; they died insisting they had seen the risen Jesus. The empty tomb and the transformed disciples are the foundation of Christian hope.
Because He lives, everyone who trusts Him can face death without fear, and can begin real, eternal life now.
What Scripture says
“But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.”
1 Corinthians 15:20 (KJV)“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:”
John 11:25 (KJV)Where to go from here
Still wondering? Ask Simon, a companion who points to Jesus, or bring it to God in prayer.