Single: If Jesus really did rise from the dead, then it would confirm everything
Sep 28, 2023
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Exploring the implications of Jesus' resurrection, examining scholarly research and historical evidence, and discussing the radical change in Jesus' disciples and the spread of Christianity.
The resurrection of Jesus validates his claims of divinity and his teachings about God, life, death, and the afterlife.
The crucifixion of Jesus, supported by historical evidence, dismisses theories of him surviving or swooning on the cross.
Deep dives
The Significance of Jesus' Resurrection
If Jesus truly rose from the dead, it would have significant implications. His resurrection would validate his claims of divinity and his teachings about God, life, death, and life beyond the grave. The resurrection was a turning point for his followers, confirming their belief in his divine nature. The empty tomb and the multiple witnesses who saw Jesus alive provide evidence for the resurrection, ruling out theories of swooning or hallucination. The transformation of the disciples and the rapid spread of Christianity also support the belief in Jesus' resurrection.
Evidence of Jesus' Death
The crucifixion of Jesus, a public execution conducted by professionals, provides confidence in his death. Historians consider the crucifixion a historical fact, supported by both Christian and non-Christian sources. The Roman soldiers ensured Jesus' death, including stabbing him with a spear and confirming his demise. The evidence does not support theories of Jesus surviving the crucifixion or swooning on the cross.
The Empty Tomb and Multiple Witnesses
Early sources confirm the empty tomb of Jesus, with no suggestions of visiting the wrong grave. Many witnesses, including over 500 people at once, saw Jesus alive at different times and locations, ruling out the possibility of collective imagination or hallucination. The radical transformation of the disciples and the rapid spread of Christianity highlight the conviction and belief in Jesus' resurrection. The evidence and witness accounts point towards a bodily resurrection.
If Jesus was just a teacher who lived and died in first-century Palestine, Christianity would be a waste of time.
But what if the miraculous were somehow true? What if this man really did rise from the dead, after being publicly executed on a Roman cross outside the walls of Jerusalem?
In the final episode of our 'singles' series, John Dickson brings you the words of his friend Ben Shaw, who invites sceptical listeners to think about the implications of Christianity's most startling claim of all: that Jesus rose from the dead.
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