The Case for Christ: Solving the Biggest Mystery of All Time

by Lee Strobel

Strobel, Lee, “Challenge #5: Jesus Was an Imposter Who Failed to Fulfill the Messianic Prophecies,” The Case for the Real Jesus. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2007),

The earliest Christians didn’t just endorse Jesus’ teachings; they were convinced they had seen him alive after his crucifixion. That’s what changed their lives and started the church. Certainly, since this was their centermost conviction, they would have made absolutely sure that it was true.”