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Easter Evidence

Easter Evidence

(Pixabay)

April 20, 2019
Jim McNeffbyJim McNeff
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Cops are cynical people. It is what makes them excel in a profession where evidence—truth—is more important than a feeling.

I get it after wearing a uniform more than 30 years.

Fact or Fiction?

Many people think Christianity is based upon an emotional acceptance of tales told “once upon a time” that may or may not be true.

Refer to the holiday as you may—Easter bunnies, eggs, etc.—but the reality is that it is on the calendar to celebrate the belief the Jesus Christ was resurrected from the grave. As a result, he offers himself as a redeemer to humanity.

Words Have Meanings

Interestingly enough, the Hebrew term for redeemer is identified as one who rescues others from indentured slavery.

“For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth.”

– Job 19:25

If the resurrection of Jesus did not occur, Christianity would fail to exist. Yet it was a highly educated antagonist, Saul of Tarsus, who later wrote,

“Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, …”

– 1 Corinthians 15:6

Easter Evidence

This fact has so much historical documentation that it cannot be ignored.

If five hundred people saw the resurrected Christ, you need to believe:

  • The swoon theory—he never really died—which is medically unrealistic.
  • An imposter fooled everyone (so convincingly others were willing to die for the charade).
  • There were five hundred people involved in a conspiracy. (This is not only laughable, but something that would have brought trouble their way.)

OR …

  • Jesus is the Messiah.

There are more than 2.2 billion people willing to do what eleven disciples feared when Jesus was crucified—to follow him. Those eleven were part of the five hundred, and that is why the figure now exceeds 2.2 billion.

Garden of the tomb. (ACPerez)

Those disciples became the original martyrs. No big deal you say as there have been plenty of martyrs for all religions.

True, but martyrs outside of the original 11 disciples have died for something they thought to be true, but none can be counted as martyrs for something they knew to be false.

If the resurrection was a fairy tale, those men died for something they knew to be a lie. That is Easter evidence that is difficult to reconcile as a fable.

Reinforced in History

Without the resurrection, no other holiday on the Christian calendar would exist!

 

According to the Bible, Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!

Have a blessed Easter celebration!

– Jim McNeff

(Feature image courtesy Pixabay)

 


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Jim McNeff

Jim McNeff

Jim McNeff is the managing editor of Law Officer. As a Medal of Valor recipient with more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement and the military, Jim brings experience, insight, and a keen perspective to the issues affecting law enforcement. For nearly a decade, Jim has also served the law enforcement community as a writer and editor following the latest news, facts, and figures concerning law enforcement seven days a week, and 365 days a year. Jim is a retired police lieutenant and served a municipal police department for 28 years. Previously, Jim was a crewmember of the National Emergency Airborne Command Post—a presidential support detail. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from Southwest University, and is a graduate of the esteemed Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute and the Leadership in Police Organizations IACP course of study. Jim is also the author of three police-related books: The Spirit Behind Badge 145, Justice Revealed, and Jurisdiction.

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