The Growth of the Early Church

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The rapid spread of Christianity, despite extreme persecution, is another strong indication that Jesus truly rose from the dead. 

The apostles began preaching in Jerusalem, the very city where Jesus was crucified, making it impossible for them to fabricate a resurrection if His body were still in the tomb. 

Within weeks of Jesus’ death, thousands of people converted (Acts 2:41, Acts 4:4). 

Unlike other religious movements, Christianity thrived despite lacking political or military power and despite being actively hunted by both Jewish and Roman authorities. 

The Roman historian Tacitus recorded that Christians faced intense persecution under Emperor Nero (Annals 15.44), yet the faith continued to spread. 

Even skeptics like Paul, who persecuted Christians, became believers after encountering the risen Christ (Acts 9:1-19), demonstrating the undeniable power of the resurrection.