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As I scrolled through Instagram today, I noticed a wave of posts celebrating “Resurrection Day.” Some even said, “Happy Resurrection Day!”
But it made me pause and ask:
What exactly is the Resurrection? And is it really worth celebrating?
The word resurrection means coming back to life after death. For followers of Jesus, Easter is a celebration of the moment when Jesus did exactly that—He conquered death and rose again.
But is there any real evidence this happened?
Actually… yes.
Let me introduce you to Lee Strobel.
Lee graduated from Yale Law School and worked as a legal editor for The Chicago Tribune. He was smart, analytical, and—at the time—an outspoken atheist.
One day, his wife came home and told him she had become a Christian.
Lee was devastated. He described it as one of the worst days of his life. The first word that came to his mind was divorce.
But instead of walking away, Lee decided to investigate the Christian faith with the same journalistic and legal rigor he used in his career. He set out to disprove Christianity—starting with the Resurrection.
He thought it would only take a few days.
But after nearly two years of research, Lee came to a surprising conclusion:
The evidence for the Resurrection was clear, compelling, and impossible for him to deny.
He chose to put his trust in Jesus and became a follower of Christ.
Here’s a summary of what convinced him—he called them the “Four E’s”:
1. Execution – Jesus really died. Roman crucifixion was brutal and final. No credible historian disputes that Jesus was crucified and dead.
2. Early accounts – The Resurrection wasn’t a legend that grew over time. We have written accounts of Jesus rising from the dead within months of the event.
3. Empty tomb – Even Jesus’ enemies admitted the tomb was empty. The real question is: how did it become empty?
4. Eyewitnesses – Hundreds of people saw Jesus alive after his death. These accounts were recorded, circulated, and many died for their testimony—without recanting.
Still not enough?
Lee also uncovered dozens of ancient prophecies—written centuries before Jesus—that predicted His life, death, and resurrection with stunning accuracy. The mathematical odds of one person fulfilling even a handful of them are astronomical. Yet Jesus fulfilled them all.
So the evidence is there. The question is: Will you open your heart to believe it?
“Yet to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.”
— John 1:12
If you believe the Resurrection happened—and that Jesus really is who He said He is—the next step is simple: receive the free gift He offers. The gift of forgiveness. The gift of eternal life. Jesus paid the price for our sins on the cross so we don’t have to.
When we say yes to Him, we become sons and daughters of God.
And that changes everything.
I’m so grateful to be a child of God.
It’s the best decision I’ve ever made.
If you’re ready to take that step, here’s a simple prayer:
Jesus, as best I can, I believe You are the Son of God. I want to receive Your free gift of eternal life. Thank You for dying for me and paying for the things I’ve done wrong. Today, I choose to follow You. Amen.
If you just prayed that prayer or want to talk more, I’d love to hear from you—send me a message!
Want to hear Lee Strobel tell his story?
Check out his video: The Case for Christ explained
Or read his bestselling book: The Case for Christ
Thanks for reading and Happy Resurrection Day!
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