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Why Should We Believe Christianity Is True?

By J. Warner WallaceMay 3, 2026

This sermon explores the reliability of the Gospel accounts by examining the strength of eyewitness testimonies and historical verification within early Christian documents, using scriptural references to highlight the truth of Christ's resurrection and apostolic witness, thus reinforcing the authenticity and consistency of the Gospel message while reflecting on the motives behind the apostles' unwavering faith.

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Testing Eyewitness Reliability
2:30
02
Historical Context of the Gospels
3:01
03
Chronological Evidence for Early Dating
2:30
04
Evidence for Consistent Gospel Message
2:50
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Evaluating Apostolic Motives
2:55
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Conclusion and Closing Prayer
0:44

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Scripture from the sermon

Deuteronomy 25:4

⁴“You shall not muzzle an ox when he is threshing.

Luke 1:1-4

¹Since many have attempted to compile an account concerning the events that have been fulfilled among us, ²just as those who were eyewitnesses and servants of the word from the beginning passed on to us, ³it seemed best to me also—because I have followed all things carefully from the beginning—to write them down in orderly sequence for you, most excellent Theophilus, ⁴so that you may know the certainty concerning the things about which you were taught.

1 Corinthians 11:23-25

²³For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you, that the Lord Jesus, on the night in which he was betrayed, took bread, ²⁴and after he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” ²⁵Likewise also the cup, after they had eaten, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”

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Truth of Christ's Resurrection1 passage

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Mark 16:5-7

⁵And as they were going into the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. ⁶But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene who was crucified. He has been raised, he is not here! See the place where they laid him! ⁷But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee. You will see him there, just as he told you.”

Apostolic Witness1 passage

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2 Peter 1:15-17

¹⁵And I will also make every effort that you are able at any time, after my departure, to recall these things to mind. ¹⁶For we did not make known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ by following ingeniously concocted myths, but by being eyewitnesses of that one’s majesty. ¹⁷For he received honor and glory from God the Father when a voice such as this was brought to him by the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

Faith Tested by Evidence4 passages

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1 Peter 1:7-9

⁷so that the genuineness of your faith, more valuable than gold that is passing away, but is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ, ⁸whom, although you have not seen, you love; in whom now you believe, although you do not see him, and you rejoice greatly with joy inexpressible and full of glory, ⁹obtaining the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

James 1:3-5

³because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. ⁴And let endurance have its perfect effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing. ⁵Now if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask for it from God, who gives to all without reservation and not reproaching, and it will be given to him.

Hebrews 11:6-8

⁶Now without faith it is impossible to please him, for the one who approaches God must believe that he exists and is a rewarder of those who seek him. ⁷By faith Noah, having been warned about things not yet seen, out of reverence constructed an ark for the deliverance of his family, by which he pronounced sentence on the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. ⁸By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed to go out to a place that he was going to receive for an inheritance, and he went out, not knowing where he was going.

1 Peter 1:5-7

⁵who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time, ⁶in which you rejoice greatly, although now for a short time, if necessary, you are distressed by various trials, ⁷so that the genuineness of your faith, more valuable than gold that is passing away, but is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ,

Discuss

Observation

The pastor shared a personal story at the start. What stuck with you from that?

Interpretation

Luke kicks off by saying he wrote his gospel 'so that you may know the certainty.' Why do you think that mattered so much back then?

Application

When you're reading the Gospels, what's something that makes you trust (or question) their reliability?

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Why Should We Believe Christianity Is True?

Watch · 6 Clips

Select a clip to watch

Testing Eyewitness Reliability

Historical Context of the Gospels

Chronological Evidence for Early Dating

Evidence for Consistent Gospel Message

Evaluating Apostolic Motives

Conclusion and Closing Prayer