Why is it important that Jesus rose from the dead? In the studies so far we have seen that Jesus lived (study 1) and died (study 2) for us. That through faith in Jesus we are new creations freed from the condemnation and control of sin, who now live to glorify and follow Him. However, if Jesus stayed dead then our faith is futile and we are still dead in our sins. In this study we will see from the Scriptures that Jesus did rise from the dead—proof positive that the Father accepted what He had done on our behalf and that through Jesus we have a new standing, life, and hope.