Why is belief in God more reasonable than no belief in God? Part 6:The historical evidence from the resurrection of jesus

Resurrection of Jesus

The Historical Argument from the Resurrection of Jesus is considered evidence for God's existence because if Jesus really rose from the dead, it would point to something supernatural, which believers understand as God's direct involvement. Here’s how this argument works in simpler terms.

The resurrection is seen as a miracle—something that can’t happen naturally, like someone rising from the dead. If this miracle happened, it would show that a higher power, or God, was behind it because only God could do something like that.

Jesus said he was connected to God and had the power over life and death. If he really came back to life after dying, it would prove that what he said about himself was true. This would mean that Jesus was sent by God or even that he was God, confirming God’s existence.

After Jesus died, his followers were scared and hiding. But when they claimed to have seen him alive again, they became brave and started spreading his message, even though they faced danger and death. This drastic change in their behavior suggests that they truly believed in something extraordinary—like Jesus’ resurrection. This can be seen as evidence that something powerful, like God, was behind it.

The story of Jesus’ resurrection is written in the Bible and other early Christian texts. If these reports are true—that Jesus’ tomb was empty and that many people saw him alive after his death—it’s hard to explain without involving something supernatural. This is why people believe the resurrection is proof of God’s action.

If Jesus really rose from the dead, it would show that God is real and that God has power over life and death. It also supports the idea that God cares about humanity and is involved in the world. It makes all of Jesus' claims valid and true.

Dr. William Lane Craig has an excellent article on the historical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus on his website, Reasonable Faith. Click the link to learn more: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/media/debates/is-there-historical-evidence-for-the-resurrection-of-jesus-the-craig-ehrman.