3. “Deprived of the basic tenets of the Christian faith, the Protestant churches in particular have become wishy-washy institutions, peddling confusing, warm- fuzzy messages of non- judging reassurance. God has been redefined out of existence. Although one could respect the old-time Brian Edwards

4. religion, one can have nothing but contempt for the modern liberal cleric who believes in nothing but lacks the intellectual or moral courage to toss his dog collar in the wastebasket and call himself an atheist.” Brian Edwards

5. But tell me this—since we preach that Christ rose from the dead, why are some of you saying there will be no resurrection of the dead? For if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised either. And if Christ has not been raised, then all our preaching is useless, and your faith is useless. And we apostles would all be lying about God— for we have said that God raised Christ from the grave. But 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 (NLT)

6. that can’t be true if there is no resurrection of the dead. And if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, then your faith is useless and you are still guilty of your sins. In that case, all who have died believing in Christ are lost! And if our hope in Christ is only for this life, we are more to be pitied than anyone in the world. 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 (NLT)

7. What if the Resurrection Never Happened? Every Church in the world should shut its doors and stop spreading false hope.

8. And if Christ has not been raised, then all our preaching is useless… 1 Corinthians 15:14 (NLT)

9. What if the Resurrection Never Happened? Our faith is nothing more than wishful thinking.

10. And if Christ has not been raised… your faith is useless. 1 Corinthians 15:14 (NLT)

11. What if the Resurrection Never Happened? All Christian leaders are either deluded or out-and-out liars.

12. And we apostles would all be lying about God— for we have said that God raised Christ from the grave. 1 Corinthians 15:15 (NLT)

13. What if the Resurrection Never Happened? We are lost to our sinfulness with no chance of forgiveness or eternal life.

14. And if Christ has not been raised, then your faith is useless and you are still guilty of your sins. In that case, all who have died believing in Christ are lost! 1 Corinthians 15:17-18 (NLT)

15. What if the Resurrection Never Happened? We are the most misguided, most pathetic people in the world.

16. And if our hope in Christ is only for this life, we are more to be pitied than anyone in the world. 1 Corinthians 15:19 (NLT)

17. THE CHANGE IN THE DISCIPLES

18. “Perhaps the transformation of the disciples is the greatest evidence of all for the resurrection… When Jesus died, they were heartbroken, confused and frightened. But within less than two months they came out of hiding, full of joy, confidence and courage. What can account for this dramatic transformation? Only the resurrection, together with Pentecost which followed soon afterwards.” John Stott

19. THE CHANGE IN THE DISCIPLES EYEWITNESS ACCOUNTS

20. “It may be taken as historically certain that Peter and the disciples had experiences after Jesus’ death in which Jesus appeared to them as the risen Christ.” Gerd Lüdemann

21. DISCIPLES WERE WILLING TO DIE THE CHANGE IN THE DISCIPLES EYEWITNESS ACCOUNTS MODERN DAY ACCOUNTS R&J LEADERS COULDN’T DISPROVE IT

22. “I know what evidence is, and evidence like that for the resurrection has never broken down yet.” John Singleton Copley

23. But in fact, Christ has been raised from the dead. He is the first of a great harvest of all who have died… Christ was raised as the first of the harvest; then all who belong to Christ will be raised when he comes back. But in fact, Christ has been raised from the dead. He is the first of a great harvest of all who have died… Christ was raised as the first of the harvest; then all who belong to Christ will be raised when he comes back. 1 Corinthians 15:20, 23 (NLT)