The Scots Confession

Chapter 10 - Resurrection

We undoubtedly believe that in so much as it was impossible that the dolours of death should retain in bondage the Author of life, that our Lord Jesus Christ crucified, died, and buried, who descended into hell [i.e. continued in the state of, and under the power of death till the third day], did rise again for our justification, and destroying of him who was the author of death, brought life again to us that were subject to death and to the bondage of the same. We know that his resurrection was confirmed by the testimony of his very enemies; by the resurrection of the dead, whose sepultures did open, and they did arise and appeared to many within the City of Jerusalem. It was also confirmed by the testimony of his Angels, and by the senses and judgments of his Apostles, and of others, who had conversation, and did eat and drink with Him after his resurrection.