follow the evidence

If you are going to trust that Jesus rose from the dead almost 2000 years ago and lives today, this doesn’t take a lot of faith. A careful and honest examination of all the evidence makes it a very reasonable proposition.

Of course, just like in the sciences, we are not talking about “proving” anything. Jesus knows the human condition better than anyone. It’s not about proof, it’s about following the evidence. In the story of Lazarus and the rich man, we see that if Jesus were visibly standing before you today saying, “Follow me,” you may decline. In the story, the rich man, suffering in hell, asks Abraham, who is in heaven, to send someone to warn his brothers still living on earth to turn from their sin.

Luke 16:30-31 (NLT)
"The rich man replied, 'No, Father Abraham! But if someone is sent to them from the dead, then they will turn from their sins.'
[31] "But Abraham said, 'If they won't listen to Moses and the prophets (examine the evidence of the scriptures), they won't listen even if someone rises from the dead.' "

There will always be reasons why you might choose not to trust in Jesus. But, when you follow the evidence, you will find it takes a lot more faith to not believe in him than to believe in him.