Was the resurrection part of the Kingdom Gospel?
No, the resurrection had not even been mentioned and was not part of that Kingdom Gospel. Rather, it becomes the very foundation of where we are today, and Scripture teaches that unless one can believe the resurrection, there is no salvation.
Les explains that the resurrection had not even been mentioned and was not a part of that Kingdom Gospel; instead, it becomes the very foundation of where we are today. He notes that many can believe His earthly ministry, miracles, and crucifixion but have problems with His resurrection. If someone has a problem with the resurrection, they will have a problem getting into glory, because unless you can believe the resurrection, you have no salvation. It also took the power of the resurrection to transform these men. This comes as Jesus stands before the governor during the mock trial, the Creator being judged by men, meek as a lamb, though one word could have annihilated Jerusalem.