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Qui a ressuscité Jésus d’entre les morts? (Épisode 498)

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Florent Varak tackles whether Jesus Christ resurrected himself or if God the Father raised him from the dead.

The episode begins with the question of whether Jesus's resurrection is trinitarian or if he rose by his own power. Florent Varak first cites Galatians 1:1 and Romans 8:11 to show that Scripture explicitly states God the Father raised Jesus. He then turns to John 2:19-21, where Jesus says he will raise the temple of his body, indicating self-resurrection. This leads to a discussion of 'aseity,' the quality of self-existence that God alone possesses, which Jesus shares as the eternal Son. The episode also references 1 Peter 3:18 to include the Holy Spirit's role in making Jesus alive. Varak explains that all three persons of the Trinity are involved, introducing the concept of 'circumincession' or 'perichoresis' to describe their mutual indwelling. He discusses trinitarian appropriations, where specific external works are attributed primarily to one person while still involving all three, citing theologians like Henri Blocher and John Calvin. The Resurrection is presented as the prime example of the Trinity's indivisible external works, with the Father as judge, the Son as offering, and the Spirit as life-giver. Varak references theologian Fred Sanders on the inseparable operations of the Trinity. He then emphasizes the factual reality of Jesus's resurrection, citing the empty tomb and angels' testimony. The episode concludes with a reading from 1 Corinthians 15:12-19, arguing that if Christ is not resurrected, Christian faith is vain and believers remain in sin. Varak connects this to the offer of forgiveness and eternal life through Christ's victory over sin and death.

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