DESCRIPTION

For 2000 years, Christians have persistently claimed that Jesus of Nazareth was crucified on a Roman cross and laid in a carefully guarded tomb, dead—only for hundreds of eyewitnesses to see him physically alive again. It’s a claim that has echoed down through history and transformed countless lives. But can we really be sure it’s true?

Contents:

Before you begin
1. Jesus’ resurrection in 1 Corinthians and Matthew
2. Jesus’ resurrection in Luke
3. Jesus’ resurrection in John
4. Jesus’ resurrection and his lordship
5. Jesus’ resurrection and our resurrection
6. Jesus’ resurrection and the Spirit
7. Living the resurrected life (i)
8. Living the resurrected life (ii)
Appendix (i): Evidence for Jesus’ resurrection
Appendix (ii): A timeline for the empty tomb’s discovery
Appendix (iii): Jesus’ resurrection appearances
For the leader

With clarity and biblical insight, Matthew Jensen takes us back to the most reliable sources and answers the questions that really matter: How do we know Jesus rose from the dead? What does the resurrection tell us about Jesus’ identity, and how should it shape our lives today?

8 topical studies looking at the biblical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus, as well as its theological significance.