Resurrection (Pack Of 25), The

Did Jesus really rise from the dead? Critics of our faith find it hard to believe. Even Christians sometimes wrestle with doubts regarding His resurrection. Does it matter whether or not our Savior rose from the dead? The apostle Paul certainly thought so. He wrote, ?If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is vain, your faith also is vain... and if Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins? (1 Corinthians 15:14,17). Let?s look at a few theories that attempt to discredit the resurrection and examine the evidence that disproves them. The swoon theory maintains that Jesus was not really dead but only fainted on the cross. After He was laid in the grave, the cool, damp environment of the cave revived Him. There are numerous problems with this from both a biblical and practical perspective. The Bible said Jesus was dead. He ?yielded up His spirit? (Matthew 27:50). Even the Pharisees wanted the tomb sealed, ?otherwise His disciples may come and steal Him away and say to the people, ?He has risen from the dead?? (Matthew 27:64). From a practical point of view, those who hold to the swoon theory do not understand the horrors of crucifixion. Even the soldiers who went to break Jesus? legs realized they didn?t have to because He w

Stanley, Charles F.