How long was Jesus dead in the tomb before rising?
Jesus was literally dead three days and three nights in the tomb before He arose from the dead. This three-day period fulfills the gospel message that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again according to the Scriptures.
Les explains that the gospel is that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, was buried, and rose again according to the Scriptures. He emphasizes that Jesus was literally dead three days and three nights in the tomb before He arose. Les notes that this resurrection came forth in power and fulfilled God's eternal purposes, providing the whole human race access to God's plan of salvation. He further states that this gospel cannot be shortcut; a person can only reject it or accept and believe it, and that is where faith comes in.