The following "Question" was asked by a member of the congregation at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, and "Answered" by their pastor, John MacArthur Jr. It was transcribed by Anjela Paje of Spokane, WA, from the tape, GC 1301-T, titled "Bible Questions and Answers Part 22."  A copy of the tape can be obtained by writing, Word of Grace, P.O. Box 4000, Panorama City, CA 91412 or by dialing toll free 1-800-55-GRACE.  ©1982. All Rights Reserved.

Question

How do we know that Jesus arose from the dead? What is the evidence?

Answer

You want to know how He came out of the grave?

1) The grave is empty. See, it is empty, so we know He must have left. Right?

2) He appeared to 500 different people after He came out of the grave. Now, if you had to go to court, and you had 500 witnesses for your case, it would be pretty convincing.

3) We know, because when Jesus went into the grave, the Apostles were afraid, and they were scattered, and they ran, and a few weeks later, they were preaching Jesus Christ, risen from the dead. The lives were transformed.

4) And, then we know He is alive because He gave birth to the Church.

5) And, we know He is alive because He lives where? He lives in our hearts. And, that is how we know He is alive.

Added to Bible Bulletin Board's "MacArthur's Questions and Answers" by:

Tony Capoccia
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