He Arose: The Proof

Jesus Arose: The Proof

Bill Brinkworth

In human history, there have many founders and leaders of false religions. Many have claimed to be from God. What separates them from the only One that was really sent from God, Jesus, is that somewhere their bones, or remains, still lie in a grave, but Jesus’ do not. There are no remains of Jesus, because He is not dead. He has risen, and here is some of the proof, as recorded in the Bible:

Jesus left His tomb on the third day after His death. The guarded, sealed tomb was emptied, despite man’s attempt to keep Jesus’ body in the tomb (Mat. 28:1-6, Mark 16:6, Luke 24:1-3, John 20:1-2). Jesus arose from the dead!
Jesus was seen after His death by Mary Magdelene, Mary (mother of James, Joses and Salome), and Joanna (Mat. 28:1-10 Mark 15:40, Mark 16:9, Luke 24:10, John 20:15-17).
Jesus was seen by 11 disciples (Mat. 28:16-20, Mark 16:14).
Jesus was seen by Cleopas and another follower (Mark 16:12, Luke 24:13-31).
Jesus was seen by ten disciples (John 20:19-23).
Jesus was seen by Thomas (John 20:26-29).
Jesus was seen by the disciples again at the Sea of Tiberias (John 21:1-14).
Jesus was seen by His disciples as He ascended up to Heaven (Luke 24:33-51, Acts 1:4-9).
Jesus was seen by Cephas (I Cor. 15:5).
Jesus was seen by over 500 people (I Cor. 15:6).
Jesus was seen of James (I Cor. 15:7).
Jesus was seen by Paul (I Cor. 15:8).

These proofs are very important. They were given so that those that believe Jesus’ death was payment for their sins may also live with Him. Because He lives, we can also! He is not dead. He has risen.

“But these are written [Jesus being seen after His resurrection], that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.” John 20:31

This lesson was featured in The Bible View #393.