Renewing Your Mind For Sure: The Evidence for the Resurrection
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Mar 21, 2026 
Gabe Fluhrer, senior pastor and theology professor, presents a lively defense of the resurrection. He outlines the TRUE framework and discusses the disciples’ dramatic transformation. He argues the resurrection gives rational coherence, makes life understandable, and best explains early historical attestations and cultural change.
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Disciples Transformed By A Real Resurrection
- The disciples' dramatic turnaround from frightened deserters to fearless proclaimers is best explained by Jesus' physical resurrection.
- Gabe Fluhrer contrasts Peter's denials at the crucifixion with his later willingness to die (tradition says crucified upside down) as decisive evidence.
Peter The Burly Fisherman Who Denied Then Preached
- Gabe Fluhrer paints Peter as a blue-collar fisherman who boldly promised loyalty then denied Jesus, showing the depth of his later transformation.
- He emphasizes Peter's rough hands, fishing life, and raw denial by a servant girl to make the turnaround stark.
Resurrection As The Best Rational Explanation
- The resurrection is rationally satisfying because it best fits and explains the full set of historical and experiential facts.
- Fluhrer uses the professor from Narnia's three-option logic to argue other explanations (lie, madness) fail, leaving the resurrection as the remaining fit.