Resurrection Summary

After posting a 15 part series on the historicity of the resurrection I thought I needed to write a summary defense of the resurrection.  This is a tool to print out and hand to a seeker of spiritual truth.
RESURRECTION OF JESUS…..Fact or Fiction?
Some believe the Resurrection of Jesus is a story, myth, or legend. Others [...]

Was the Resurrection a Historical Event? Part 15 (Series Final)

The best explanation of these facts is that Jesus rose from the dead.

This, of course, was the account the eyewitnesses themselves gave, and I can think of no better explanation. The resurrection hypothesis passes all the standard criteria for being the best explanation of the 5 facts scholars accept.
After examining each of the alternative theories [...]

Was the Resurrection a Historical Event? Part 14

What is the best explanation of the facts

Writers lied about the resurrection

A Discovery channel special, “The Lost Tomb of Jesus,” asserted the tomb was empty because the disciples stole the body and placed Jesus in a hidden tomb.  What this means is that after the body was stolen, the Biblical writers formed a conspiracy and [...]

Was the Resurrection a Historical Event? Part 13

What is the best explanation of the facts?

Disciples suffered from hallucinations

Some try to object to the resurrection by stating the disciples had some sort of hallucination when they saw Jesus alive.  A key argument against hallucinations is they cannot be shared.  Even if all the disciples had wished strongly for Jesus to be alive, hallucinations [...]

Was the Resurrection a Historical Event? Part 12

What is the best explanation of the facts?

Jesus didn’t die theory

The Discovery Channel recently had a special where “scholars” identified an herb that could mask the death of Jesus and hide the fact he was still alive.  They believe he was taken down off the cross only appearing to be dead; for them this would [...]

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