Reason 2: Historical Truth

The historical truth of the resurrection of Jesus.

Without the resurrection, there is no basis for Christian belief. The Romans and the Jewish leadership of Jesus' day had every reason to steal and hide his body, come up with alternative explanations for the empty tomb, and otherwise heap doubt and uncertainty on the fact of the resurrection. Yet, the historical record contains no mention of the authorities of the time being able to "explain away" the empty tomb. In contrast, the Bible states that hundreds of people witnessed seeing Jesus, post-resurrection.