Easter 2023 Greg Holder - April 9, 2023 Series: Loud Parades & Empty Tombs We wrap up our two-part series called Loud Parades & Empty Tombs, celebrating that Jesus has risen on this Resurrection Sunday. This Easter we unpack the questions, the hope, and the reality that Jesus has conquered death and invites us into a life with Him. Download the Message HD Video Download Explore More Back to All Series About The Crossing Message Resources What is Easter? | A&Q As part of a YouTube series designed to answer questions about Christianity and faith, Greg Holder answers questions surrounding Easter and the resurrection. https://youtu.be/sqTBagjd3IQ The Garden, The Curtain, and The Cross Storybook A children's book telling the true story of why Jesus died and rose again. https://amzn.to/3Gr1YEB The King of Easter: Jesus Searches for All God A children's book following Jesus' journey from birth to death on the cross and resurrection. https://amzn.to/43iynqH A Dozen Evidences for the Resurrection of Jesus 12 reasons we can believe the resurrection of Jesus is true. https://reasons.org/explore/blogs/reflections/a-dozen-evidences-for-the-resurrection-of-jesus Miracle Stories: The Resurrection of Jesus Craig Keener discusses the historical evidence for the resurrection and the implications it has for us today. https://www.publicchristianity.org/miracle-stories-the-resurrection-of-jesus/ Is it sane to believe in the resurrection? Craig Clark answers the question: are there good reasons to believe in the resurrection of Jesus? https://www.publicchristianity.org/is-it-sane-to-believe-in-the-resurrection/ Why the Resurrection and Easter Matter for Christianity Hear Dr. Ben Witherington answer: what is the resurrection and why does it matter to the Christian faith? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlPIz8J8dVk Why the disciples didn NT Wright explains why the followers of Jesus had no theological reason to invent the resurrection, and yet, against all of their expectations, they claimed God has raised Jesus from the dead. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARWGrTd3YwA The Resurrection of Jesus: Fact or Ancient Fiction? N.T Wright explains the historical context of Jesus' resurrection. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz201Od_Xe4 Jesus William Lane Craig contends that the resurrection appearances, the empty tomb, and the origin of the Christian faith all point unavoidably to one conclusion: Jesus’ resurrection is a historical reality. https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/scholarly-writings/historical-jesus/jesus-resurrection Christian Origins and the Resurrection of Jesus Christian Origins and the Resurrection of Jesus: The Resurrection of Jesus as a Historical Problem - by N.T. Wright https://ntwrightpage.com/2016/07/12/christian-origins-and-the-resurrection-of-jesus-the-resurrection-of-jesus-as-a-historical-problem/ Surprised By Hope N. T. Wright offers a brief treatment of resurrection in the ancient world and shows how Jesus' resurrection influences our understanding of heaven, hell, and the mission of the church. https://amzn.to/3zBAGrk The Resurrection of the Son of God Why did Christianity begin, and why did it take the shape it did? Renowned New Testament scholar N. T. Wright focuses on the key question: what precisely happened at Easter? https://amzn.to/3MnX6Uw