Evidence that Builds Faith

Proof of the Resurrection

Archaeological evidence

• Belief in the Resurrection is found on caskets of bones discovered in a sealed tomb outside of Jerusalem in 1945
  • Coins minted in about 50 A.D. were found inside the caskets, dating the burial to within 20 years of Jesus’ crucifixion
  • Markings are clearly visible including statements reflecting knowledge of Jesus’ ability to overcome death
  • Writings in Greek of hope for deceased loved ones made statements such as “Jesus, let him arise”
• Before the Resurrection, grave robbing was not considered a serious offense
  • The Resurrection changed the severity of grave robbing
  • An inscription found on a tomb in Nazareth warns anyone found stealing from the tombs would receive the death penalty
  • The tomb was dated 40 A.D.
• The burial shroud
  • While there is some dispute concerning the shroud of Turin, many scholars hold that it is the actual shroud of Jesus
• Prophecies concerning Jesus
  • There are 469 prophecies in Scripture concerning Jesus
    • 467 have been verified
    • His virgin birth (Isaiah 7:14)
    • The eternal Savior (Isaiah 9:6-7)
    • The Savior of the Jews and Gentiles (Isaiah 49:6)
    • His miracles (Isaiah 35:5-6)
    • The sufferings of the Savior (Isaiah 53:6{)
    • The place of His birth (Micah 5:2)
    • He would be pierced (Psalm 22:16)
    • No bones would be broken (Psalm 22:17)
    • They would cast lots for his garments (Psalm 22:18)
    • The triumphal entry (Zechariah 9:9)
    • Betrayal for 30 pieces of silver (Zechariah 11:12)
    • Pierced (Zechariah 12:10)
• Prophecies concerning Jesus’ Resurrection
  • He would be betrayed (Mark 14:17-21, Matthew 26:21, and Luke 22:21-22)
  • When He would be betrayed
  • Who would betray Him
  • The disciples would desert Him (Matthew 26:31)
  • Peter would deny Him (Mark 14:29-30)
  • He would be crucified (John 12:32-34)
  • He would die and be resurrected
    • First prediction (Luke 9:22, Matthew 16:21-28, and Mark 8:31-9:1)
    • Second prediction (Luke 20:17-19, Matthew 20:17-19, and Mark 10:32-34)
    • Third prediction (Matthew 26:2-5 and Mark 14:1-9)
  • After His Resurrection, He would meet the disciples in Galilee (Matthew 26:32)