Our faith and our future hang on the resurrection of Jesus.
If He is alive our prayers are heard, our sins can be forgiven, and there is hope beyond the grave.
Today millions will celebrate "that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures, and that He was seen..." (1 Corinthians 15). Many other millions don't believe. 3 billion have never had a chance to even know the story at all.
The story is worth exploring for its beauty and hope.
However, if Christ is not risen, your faith is futile" (1 Corinthians 15:17). Therefore it is important to examine the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. Explore some options here to further build your faith and increase your confidence in sharing the story with others.
Miscellaneous Christian Presentations*
Is Resurrection the Best Explanation? By Travis Campbell
Good Reasons to Believe in the Resurrection by J. Warner Wallace Part 1 and Part 2.
Why Should I Believe in Christ's Resurrection? by Got Questions?
Seventh-day Adventist Presentations
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ - Fact of Fiction? By David Asscherick
The Great Evidence that Christ is Risen by Mark Finley
Why I Believe in the Resurrection by Doug Batchelor
Enjoy the Beauty of the Story
Matthew tells about Pilate's guard and the bribing by the chief priests. Matthew 27:62-66 and 28:1-20. Mark adds that Jesus especially wanted Peter to know He was alive. He, like Matthew, emphasizes the commission to take this gospel to the world. They both show women were first on the scene. Luke tells in detail about the two men who met Jesus on the road to Emmaus. He also tells about Jesus eating food to help them know He was real. He explains that all these events are a fulfillment of prophecy. John adds details about Peter and John running to check out the empty tomb. He shares the conversation between Mary and Jesus. He tells about Jesus inviting doubting Thomas' to touch His scars and believe. John shares about the breakfast by the sea and the restoring of Peter.
These various tellings of the story show the tender heart of Jesus towards various individuals. They provide compelling details from multiple eye-witnesses. To sort out the differences in the four gospels, enjoy this article, Reconciling the Resurrection.
Enjoy more details by listening to the Desire of Ages, "He is Risen." You can also read it here.
Come celebrate the Christ of the empty tomb.
*My Language My Life does not endorse everything at these sites.