Romans 1:4False theory: the stolen bodyRoman soldiers were posted at Christ’s tomb to prevent the possibility. (Matthew 27:62-66; 28:2-4, 11-15)The disciples of Jesus were incapable of stealing His body from the tomb.They would not have believed it themselves.If the disciples had stolen the body, then they would have known Christ’s resurrection was a fraud and they would not have been willing to suffer as they did.False theory: Jesus merely “swooned”It is impossible that Jesus could have revived by any natural means.His injuries were terminal (John 20:25)He was pierced with a spear (John 19:31-34)His body was prepared, wrapped, and laid in the tomb by Joseph and Nicodemus.Even if He survived, He could not have escaped the tomb alone.The disciples would not have been emboldened by the appearance of a weak and injured Jesus.False theory: a mass hallucinationThe empty tomb dismisses this theory.The theory cannot explain why the appearances of Jesus ceased after 40 days (Acts 1:3).Such mass hallucinations are simply impossible and unbelievable.I Corinthians 15:3-8Final thoughtsAs these theories concerning Christ’s resurrection fail, the word of God succeeds.
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