Full Question

What does the word again mean in the Apostles’ Creed phrase “he rose again”?

Answer

The word again in this context means once more. Jesus was alive. Then he died. Then he was alive again. The Apostles’ Creed affirms Jesus’ Resurrection. The word resurrect means to bring to life again.

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