Biblical-accounts Quote by James Allen Moseley
““The testimony of the apostles is some of the most compelling evidence for the truth of the Resurrection. That a band of persecuted men would willingly suffer and even go to grisly deaths rather than break down and confess something that every one of them knew to be a lie stretches credulity beyond the breaking point. If Jesus’ Resurrection had been a fraud, the apostles, of all people, would have known it. While a fanatic might die for a lie he thought to be true, only a lunatic would die for a claim that he knew to be false. Yet even the apostles’ enemies knew that they were far from mad; they marveled that such untutored fishermen were so erudite (Acts 4:13).””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Resurrection Evidence, James Allen Moseley, 2005
The apostles’ willingness to die for their belief makes their testimony a strong argument for the Resurrection’s truth.
In simple terms: Apostles dying for truth supports resurrection claim.
Key Takeaway
Consider the cost of belief.
Themes
faith
evidence
martyrdom
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
historical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious debate
- historical analysis
- faith discussions
Key Concepts
historical credibility
psychology of belief
Questions to Reflect On
- What would make someone die for a false belief?
- How does martyrdom affect credibility?
A Different Perspective
Skeptics may argue alternative motives for martyrdom.
