← Faith & Difficult Questions
Tier A — Core Gospel
Did Jesus really rise from the dead?
Short answer
The resurrection is the heart of Christian faith. The empty tomb, many eyewitnesses, and the radical change in the disciples are historical data that require explanation.
Deeper explanation
The resurrection message appeared very early, in the same city where Jesus was buried — where the claim was easiest to disprove.
The disciples gained no power or wealth; many suffered for their testimony.
Scripture
- • 1 Corinthians 15:3-8
- • Luke 24:36-43
Common objection
“The disciples merely hallucinated.”
Hallucinations are private and explain neither the empty tomb nor appearances to large groups.
AI only helps begin the conversation and is never the final theological authority. Scripture governs, humans shepherd, Christ saves.