Read the instruction Since these are evaluations of critiques, stay focused on the analysis rather than emphasizing your opinion or interpretation. Ask questions. Comment on a quote that stood out. Refer to key Bible verses when applicable. Review the logic of the arguments used by other students. 9990 Here we have an article written by Daniel B. Wallace entitled, “The Resurrection of Christ: Theological Implications”. Its basic premise is to discuss the death and resurrection of Christ and the different stances that people have taken throughout the years. The author takes a detailed approach to explore just what the resurrection meant for the early church and what it currently means for us today. The New Testament is where the life of God incarnate begins. We see in the 4 Gospels how Jesus became a man, started a ministry, died, resurrected, and ascended to Heaven. All of these are great and show the true character of God but the two that are pivotal to our faith are his death and resurrection. Dr. Wallace pointed out that a lot of people heavily rely on the death of Christ. He noted that people wear crosses. People have in their homes the image of a crucifix with the Messiah hanging on it. Dr. Wallace brings up a great point: does this image bring about joy of redemption or does it just show a vicious death that needed to be paid for sin? Paul after all did preach on the death of Christ but is that where he stopped? No! Paul preached on the resurrection of Christ multiple times. The entire fifteenth chapter of the first letter to the Corinthian church is about the resurrection. However he doesn’t stop with the resurrection of Jesus he continues on with the resurrection of the church. The resurrection of the dead was not a new concept. As Dr. Wallace points out the doctrine of resurrection of the dead was first revealed to Daniel during the Babylonian captivity. Why was it delivered at that time? The Jews were in captivity. They had nothing to hold on to in the present day. They needed something in the future to hope for. Resurrection of the dead was that hope. They were appointed to suffer a time of bondage but they were given assurance of future life. As Dr. Wallace points out in his article this is a prime example of how the church has devolved. We get off our focus and are content with the things of this world when we should be longing for the life to come. We are to prize the resurrection of Christ above all things. His resurrection is what seals our resurrection from the dead! Without it we have nothing to hope for. 9991 Daniel B. Wallace is a professor at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas. In his article, he discusses the theological implications of the resurrection of Christ. As demonstrated by his writing, he clearly believes in the importance of the resurrection. He states nine points regarding the significance of the resurrection. In his closing statements, he states, “To sum up: life, relationship, forgiveness, san ...

1. Read the instruction
Since these are evaluations of critiques, stay focused on the
analysis rather than emphasizing your opinion or interpretation.
Ask questions. Comment on a quote that stood out. Refer to key
Bible verses when applicable. Review the logic of the
arguments used by other students.
9990
Here we have an article written by Daniel B. Wallace entitled,
“The Resurrection of Christ: Theological Implications”. Its
basic premise is to discuss the death and resurrection of Christ
and the different stances that people have taken throughout the
years. The author takes a detailed approach to explore just what
the resurrection meant for the early church and what it currently
means for us today.
The New Testament is where the life of God incarnate
begins. We see in the 4 Gospels how Jesus became a man,
started a ministry, died, resurrected, and ascended to Heaven.
All of these are great and show the true character of God but the
two that are pivotal to our faith are his death and resurrection.
Dr. Wallace pointed out that a lot of people heavily rely on the
death of Christ. He noted that people wear crosses. People have
in their homes the image of a crucifix with the Messiah hanging
on it. Dr. Wallace brings up a great point: does this image bring
about joy of redemption or does it just show a vicious death that
needed to be paid for sin? Paul after all did preach on the death
of Christ but is that where he stopped? No! Paul preached on
the resurrection of Christ multiple times. The entire fifteenth
chapter of the first letter to the Corinthian church is about the
resurrection. However he doesn’t stop with the resurrection of
Jesus he continues on with the resurrection of the church. The
resurrection of the dead was not a new concept. As Dr. Wallace
points out the doctrine of resurrection of the dead was first
revealed to Daniel during the Babylonian captivity. Why was it

2. delivered at that time? The Jews were in captivity. They had
nothing to hold on to in the present day. They needed something
in the future to hope for. Resurrection of the dead was that
hope. They were appointed to suffer a time of bondage but they
were given assurance of future life. As Dr. Wallace points out
in his article this is a prime example of how the church has
devolved. We get off our focus and are content with the things
of this world when we should be longing for the life to come.
We are to prize the resurrection of Christ above all things. His
resurrection is what seals our resurrection from the dead!
Without it we have nothing to hope for.
9991
Daniel B. Wallace is a professor at Dallas Theological Seminary
in Dallas, Texas. In his article, he discusses the theological
implications of the resurrection of Christ. As demonstrated by
his writing, he clearly believes in the importance of the
resurrection. He states nine points regarding the significance of
the resurrection. In his closing statements, he states, “To sum
up: life, relationship, forgiveness, sanctification, the future,
sanctity of the body. A whole philosophy, an entire world view,
is wrapped up in the resurrection of Christ. Act as if your life
depends on the resurrection of Christ--because it does!” (2004).
While the article may be short in length, it is packed full of
information. His article is extremely straightforward. He
organizes his message into points and sub points. By doing this,
he is able to state his viewpoints in an organized and clear
manner. Due to the length of the article, it is primarily a one-
sided paper. Daniel B. Wallace clearly states his viewpoints and
provides biblical information. He provides multiple Bible verses
for all but one of his sub points. However, he does not spend
much time discussing opposing viewpoints. With any type of
article of a theological nature though, it can be hard to discuss
all of the opposing viewpoints. Daniel B. Wallace expounds
upon his position, but does not focus on other positions. His
paper is focused in on a specific topic. As stated in the article
name, he discusses the resurrection and the theological

3. implications of the resurrection. His arguments are simplistic
and short in nature. He provides various points, but each
individual point is rather short.
Overall, it is a relatively decent paper. Daniel B. Wallace
discusses key points and outlines his beliefs for them while
using scriptural support. However, it is also a slightly weak
paper. Instead of briefly describing so many points, he could
have extensively described a few points. However, that was not
the intention of his paper and that is acceptable. His paper has
the ability to be a great read for those who desire a brief
analysis. However, it will not satisfy one who approaches the
resurrection of Christ with questions and uncertainty. With that
being said, it still is a great article for the purpose in which
Daniel B. Wallace is striving to achieve.
9992
Daniel B. Wallace, the author of the article “The Resurrection
of Christ: Theological Implications,” is an esteemed professor
who earned his Ph.D. at Dallas Theological Seminary. For over
30 years, he has taught Greek and New Testament studies and is
the author of a standard college textbook “Greek Grammar
Beyond the Basic: An Exegetical Syntax of the New
Testament.” He is also the senior New Testament editor for the
NET Bible and Executive Director for the Center for the Study
of New Testament Manuscripts. It is clear to see that Dr.
Wallace has an extensive background in theological studies of
the New Testament such as the resurrection of Christ. In this
article, Dr. Wallace focuses upon the significance of the
resurrection and it’s theological implications. His understanding
of the topic is evidently seen in his interpretation of Scripture
as he reveals to the reader the impact that the resurrection had
upon God’s redemptive plan for humanity. Dr. Wallace’s
arguments for the importance of the resurrection are
emphatically stated in his presentation of many prophetic
statements that were fulfilled in regards to the redemptive work
of Christ through His resurrection. Dr. Wallace provides the

4. reader Scriptural evidence in both the Old and New Testament
to support his statements such as verses in the books of Daniel,
Acts, Romans, and 1 Corinthians. Throughout the article, he
builds his case for the importance of the resurrection of Christ
by allowing the reader to clearly see that his understanding of
the topic is analyzed comprehensively, coherently, and logically
making it nearly impossible for any counter view to try and
oppose such strong evidence against it. Although he does
mention the faulty views of some Christians in regards to the
resurrection, it is stated very vaguely and any other counter
arguments such as for example those who support inclusivism
are not presented. Therefore, the article is not balanced in this
respect. In addition, the article’s primary focus is upon the
theological implications and does not delve into the historical
evidences or implications. Although discussing more than just
the theological implications such as historical evidences as well
as presenting and arguing counter views would have
strengthened his argument, the overall article gives the reader
enough information and evidence to conclude that the
resurrection is indeed necessary for the complete fulfillment of
the redemptive work of God.