Can anyone prove the account of Jesus’ resurrection?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My college professor claims that the Bible cannot be authenticated, particularly regarding the account of Jesus’ resurrection. Can anyone prove other antiquated stories? – P.R.
A: There is more evidence that Jesus rose from the dead than there is that Julius Caesar ever lived or that Alexander the Great died at the age of 33. It is strange that historians will accept thousands of facts for which they can produce only shreds of evidence. But in the face of the overwhelming evidence of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, they cast a skeptical eye and hold intellectual doubts. Their spiritual vision is so blinded, and they are so completely prejudiced, that they cannot accept the glorious fact of the resurrection of Christ on Bible testimony alone.
While many institutions are reluctant to authenticate Biblical accounts, the Smithsonian Institution states:
The Bible, in particular the historical books of the Old Testament, are as accurate historical documents as any that we have from antiquity and are in fact more accurate than many of the Egyptian, Mesopotamian, or Greek histories. These Biblical records can be and are used … in archaeological work.
The world of science cannot unequivocally deny the Bible, and neither can history, based on the evidence of eyewitness accounts. Satan is on the move to discredit God’s Word and the resurrection. He wants people to reject the fact that Christ lives today in the hearts of those who believe in Him. He has longed to rob God of His rightful place. Satan will never accomplish his goal in the big picture, but he can accomplish it in our lives if we let him. But we must let Christ rule in our hearts.
The Bible authenticates itself – it is the Word of God. Jesus said, “My words will by no means pass away” (Luke 21:33, NKJV).
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(This column is based on the words and writings of the late Rev. Billy Graham.)
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