Over 500 Eyewitnesses: Why Paul Invited Skeptics to Check the Facts

When it comes to investments, due diligence is everything. You don’t take someone’s word — you verify. The Apostle Paul understood this, and in 1 Corinthians 15:6, he made a bold claim:

“Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep.”

Paul was essentially saying, “Don’t just trust me. Go ask them.” This wasn’t blind faith. It was verifiable evidence.

A Paper Trail, God-Style

Paul’s invitation to check the facts is unprecedented in religious history. He didn’t shield skeptics from scrutiny; he invited it. Luke strengthens the case by anchoring the Gospel accounts in real history, naming rulers like Tiberius, Pilate, and Herod Antipas. These details timestamp events in a way legends never do.

For investors, this is like showing recorded deeds, not just promises. It’s a trail that can be checked.

They Didn’t Just See — They Suffered

Eyewitness claims gain weight when people are willing to pay for them with their lives. James, the brother of Jesus, went from skeptic to leader of the Jerusalem church after the resurrection. Paul, once a persecutor of Christians, lost everything — status, safety, and wealth — after encountering Christ.

Nabeel Qureshi, citing Gary Habermas, put it plainly: “You don’t die for what you know is a lie.”

The Criterion of Embarrassment

The Gospels include details no one would make up: Peter denying Jesus, disciples fleeing in fear, and women — whose testimony carried little weight in that culture — listed as first witnesses. These “embarrassing” details strengthen the credibility of the story.

If someone tried to fabricate a convincing lie, these would be the first things cut. Instead, they were preserved.

Conclusion:

Paul’s case isn’t about blind faith. It’s about verifiable evidence, cross-checked by hundreds of living witnesses. Just as investors demand receipts before a deal closes, faith thrives when supported by proof.

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