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What is the subject of the fourth Article?

"The resurrection of Christ."

Why does the Article state that Christ "did truly rise again from the dead?"

Because some in ancient times denied a literal resurrection, and declared that it was only figurative.

How is the truth of His resurrection proved?

By the testimony of those who saw Him after He arose, by the gifts He bestowed on His followers after His resurrection, and by the rapid spread of the Gospel built upon the belief of this truth.

What is "the perfection of man's nature" here meant?

The completeness of His nature, as composed of body and soul.

What other things besides "flesh and bones" are essential to that completeness?

The senses, and power of bodily motion and action, &c.

Prove that Jesus took again His body, &c.

St. Luke xxiv. 39, 43. When He appeared to His disciples after His resurrection, He requested them to handle Him and see that He had flesh and bones, and He afterwards ate in their presence.

Prove that He ascended into heaven with His body.