NIV, Case for the Resurrection Quotes

“we have two skeptics who regarded Jesus as a false prophet — Paul, the persecutor of the church, and James, who was Jesus’ half-brother. They completely changed their opinions 180 degrees after encountering the risen Jesus. Like the disciples, they were willing to endure hardship, persecution and even death rather than disavow their testimony that Jesus’ resurrection occurred.”
― Zondervan Publishing, NIV, Case for the Resurrection

“The resurrection was undoubtedly the central proclamation of the early church from the very beginning. 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.”
― Zondervan Publishing, NIV, Case for the Resurrection

“empty tomb story should feature women as the discoverers of the empty tomb in the first place.”
― Zondervan Publishing, NIV, Case for the Resurrection

“It’s not very common, but it is associated with a high degree of psychological stress. What happens is that severe anxiety causes the release of chemicals that break down the capillaries in the sweat glands. As a result, there’s a small amount of bleeding into these glands, and the sweat comes out tinged with blood.”
― Zondervan Publishing, NIV, Case for the Resurrection

“rising from the dead would validate Jesus’ proclamation of his divinity. This explains why the resurrection is the centerpiece of the Christian faith. As the apostle Paul said in 1 Corinthians 15:17: “And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins.”
― Zondervan Publishing, NIV, Case for the Resurrection