| Format: | Paperback |
| Page Count: | 96 |
| Size: | 4.5 in x 6.5 in |
| Weight: | 2.6 ounces |
| ISBN-10: | 1-4335-9855-8 |
| ISBN-13: | 978-1-4335-9855-5 |
| ISBN-UPC: | 9781433598555 |
| Case Quantity: | 116 |
| Published: | March 04, 2025 |
A Concise Look at the Evidence for Christ’s Resurrection
The entire Christian faith depends on the belief that Jesus of Nazareth rose from the dead. If there was no empty tomb, Christians have an empty faith. But how can we be confident the resurrection really happened?
In this concise booklet, author Timothy Paul Jones addresses the doubts and questions that arise from Jesus’s resurrection as recorded in the New Testament. Jones argues this story is not a mere repetition of old pagan tales or a fabrication to fulfill Jewish expectations. Instead, it was a historical event, and that is supported by compelling evidence, including accounts of men and women who were willing to die for what they believed they had seen.
Skeptics are correct to assume that such claims should not be taken lightly. But what happens if Jesus really did rise from the dead? What would it mean for me and you?
- Written for Skeptics: A respectful appeal to those who doubt Jesus’s story that provides convincing evidence for his resurrection
- Short, Accessible Format: A concise exploration of the resurrection of Jesus and why it matters for believers today
- Part of the TGC Hard Questions Series: Equips readers with answers to difficult questions facing today’s church
Author:
Timothy Paul Jones (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is vice president for doctoral studies; professor of Christian family ministry; and chair of the department of apologetics, ethics, and philosophy at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jones is the author of numerous books including How We Got the Bible and In Church as It Is in Heaven. He also serves as a preaching pastor at Sojourn Church Midtown in Louisville, Kentucky, and cohosts The Apologetics Podcast. Timothy and his wife, Rayann, have four daughters, Hannah, Skylar, Kylinn, and Katrisha.
Product Details
Table of Contents
Did the Resurrection Really Happen?
Recommended Resources
Notes
Scripture Index
Endorsements
“The Christian faith is more than a philosophy of life. It is rooted in concrete historical events. Timothy Paul Jones demonstrates that Jesus’s resurrection isn’t a myth but is grounded in history. The early Christians didn’t invent the bodily resurrection of Jesus to comfort themselves. They were confronted with the reality of the risen Christ. Jones’s book is a powerful reminder that Jesus is truly risen, and this changes everything about our lives today. A book for the young and the old. Indeed, a book for everyone.”
Thomas R. Schreiner, James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
“Well written, fast-paced, and filled with popular stories and illustrations, this book takes up the challenging question of whether Jesus’s resurrection is a historical event. Follow Timothy Paul Jones as he treks through nagging doubts and uncertainty, one reasonable step at a time. If you are learning why the resurrection is true, this is the sort of book you want to read. Intellectual gems that hit the right points are placed on a shelf that most readers, from young adults on up, can grasp without straining. Before you know it, you have worked through a case for Jesus’s resurrection and have reasons for your faith! Highly recommended!”
Gary R. Habermas, Distinguished Research Professor and Chair, Department of Philosophy, Liberty University
“Timothy Paul Jones utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to provide a lucid, accessible, concise, and compelling case for the historical fact of the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. This book will serve as a conversation starter to help churches point people to Jesus Christ as the exalted and risen Lord!”
Jarvis J. Williams, Professor of New Testament Interpretation, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
“My question is, ‘Why hasn’t this book already been written?’ We need it—a short treatise we can give to our congregants to strengthen their faith and improve their gospel witness. With up-to-date scholarship and engaging prose, Timothy Paul Jones provides a compact text we can share with our university and seminary students to show them how to defend the resurrection in a winsome way. Highly recommended.”
Mark Allen, Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies, Liberty University; coauthor, Apologetics at the Cross and The Augustine Way
“In Did the Resurrection Really Happen?, Timothy Paul Jones blends the heart of a pastor with the precision of a scholar to tackle one of the most vital questions of our faith. Sharing his own journey of how the resurrection stopped being a problem and started being a solution, Jones offers a relatable and compelling perspective. This book is a true gift, bringing to the church and skeptics alike a clear and convincing case for the resurrection.”
Jamaal Williams, Lead Pastor, Sojourn Midtown, Louisville, Kentucky; President, Harbor Network; coauthor, In Church as It Is in Heaven
“Christianity rises or falls on a single historical claim: the resurrection of Jesus. This short, powerful book makes the case for the pivotal moment in human history. If you’re curious about the unparalleled nature of Jesus, start your journey here.”
J. Warner Wallace, Dateline-featured cold-case detective; Senior Fellow, the Colson Center for Christian Worldview; Adjunct Professor of Apologetics, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University; author, Cold-Case Christianity and The Truth in True Crime
“The Christian faith is rooted in the historical resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Jones has written an accessible case for the resurrection of Jesus that is easy to read while carrying the weight of rigorous scholarship. This resource will prove valuable to both the skeptic and the believer wrestling with doubt.”
Dayton Hartman, Lead Pastor, Redeemer Church, Rocky Mount, North Carolina; coauthor, The Pastor as Apologist: Restoring Apologetics to the Local Church