Weba great debate over the resurrection raged between the pharisees and the sadducees during jesus’ day. The question was whether there would be a resurrection. Webalthough often overlooked in theological reflection, jesus’ resurrection is of primary significance for the christian faith for three reasons: 1) jesus’ resurrection vindicates his. Jesus said, i am the resurrection — the author and cause of the resurrection of the dead; And the life — the source of life, natural, spiritual, and eternal; Webthe resurrection of christ is the most important event recorded in history. It validates the claims of christ about himself, verifies his atonement on the cross and.