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Evidence Of Jesus Resurrection Today
Three days after His death people began to see the resurrected Christ. He appeared to Mary Magdalene (Mark 16:9) and other woman who went to the tomb (Luke 24:1-10). He appeared numerous times to the disciples (Luke 24:13-40, John 21:1-23) and later by five hundred disciples (Matt. 28:16-20). Also, evidence of Jesus resurrection is seen in how the lives of James and Paul were changed after Jesus appeared to them. Many of the disciples died proclaiming the truth that Jesus died on the cross and came back to life. It was through their works that many others believe in the Jesus resurrection
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