The Resurrection and Events
Surrounding It
The crucifixion leaves Christians without hope . . .
unless they keep reading the Bible and realize Jesus’
death is not the end of the story! Just as Jesus
predicted, He rose from the dead three days after He
was buried. This is referred to as the resurrection.
And just as skeptics promote that the crucifixion was a
fairy tale, many often believe Christ’s resurrection was
also a hoax. Yet, concerning the crucifixion, we have
documented proof that it was indeed a common
practice in Jesus’ day. We also have proof that Jesus
was actually crucified.
If we continue to let history speak for itself, we soon
realize Jesus actually did what He promised He’d do:
He conquered death! The resurrection actually
happened.
Josh McDowell entered college as a young atheist
who was soon challenged by a professor to prove that
the claims of Christ were simply a pack of lies. As Josh
began researching the life, death and resurrection of
Jesus, he soon came to a crossroads: Either Jesus
Christ really is who He claims to be . . . or He’s
the greatest liar the world has ever known and
successfully deceived an entire planet with an
incredible hoax.
Josh didn’t want to believe, but as he continued trying
to disprove Jesus’ claims, he was finally convinced —
by the facts — that Jesus Christ truly is the Son of God,
was crucified for our sins and rose from the dead three
days later.
You, too, can study the facts. Let the evidence speak
for itself. For more study, check out Josh McDowell’s
book More Evidence That Demands a Verdict.
Another great book that will enhance your research is
The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel.
Over the years, skeptics have created several theories
to try and explain away the resurrection. One such
theory is called “The Wrong Tomb.” Skeptics state that
the disciples were so distraught at the death of their
Leader, they didn’t pay close enough attention to where
He was buried. Therefore, when they arrived at the
tomb on Sunday morning and found it empty, they were
actually at the wrong tomb!
But Matthew, Mark and Luke all tell us that Mary, the
mother of Jesus, and a few others watched Him
be buried. There’s no strong witness than an eye
witness! His mother knew where His grave was located.
Would she suddenly forget in three days? Were the
other who were with her suddenly forget as well? The
“wrong tomb” theory is nuts!
Know It!
