SIX COMPELLING FACTS ABOUT THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS
Many religious leaders have been known for their profound speeches that have melted hearts. Many have been known for signs and wonders. Many have had large following and have influenced multitudes. However, it is at the point of resurrection from the dead that Jesus widens the gap and is divinely distinguished from the rest. All religious gurus, whether they belonged to the BC or AD eras, pale into insignificance at the sight of Jesus’ empty tomb. Resurrection from the dead is therefore one of the chief doctrines of Christianity and the hope of the believer. Below, I present to you six irrefutable and compelling facts about the resurrection of Jesus, adapted from Josh McDowell’s Evidence for the resurrection. 1. THE EMPTY TOMB The disciples of Christ did not go off to Athens or Rome to preach that Christ was raised from the dead. Rather, they went right back to the city of Jerusalem, where, if what they were teaching was false, the falsity would be evident. The empty tomb was