Why was the resurrection of Jesus necessary for justification?
Christ was raised again for our justification; had He not been raised, justification could not be proclaimed, and redemption’s plan would remain incomplete. His resurrection confirms He arose victorious over sin, the devil, the flesh, and the world, and believers receive that imputed righteousness by faith.
Les explains that Romans 4:25 says Christ “was delivered for our offenses, and was raised again for our justification.” If He had not been raised from the dead, Paul could not write about justification, and the plan of redemption would never have been complete. But He did rise, victorious over sin, the devil, the old flesh, and the world around us. This same imputation is for us also, not for Abraham alone, when we believe on Him who raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead. The gospel is that Christ died, was buried, and rose from the dead, and we take this by faith.
Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.