He Is Risen Indeed: A Biblical Examination of the Historical Claims of Wes Huff

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BY VCG @ LOR ON 12/15/2025


Sola Deo Gloria.

Let’s break this down carefully, soberly, and Scripture‑grounded as you wrestle with the claims made in that interview between Piers Morgan and Wes Huff.

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✅ 1. Did Jesus of Nazareth historically exist?

From both biblical and historical perspectives, the answer is:

Yes.

Jesus Christ of Nazareth was a real historical person.

The New Testament presents multiple independent attestations of His life.

Even secular historians (Tacitus, Josephus) refer to Jesus, His crucifixion under Pilate, and early Christian belief — indicating that something real happened in history that sparked a movement.

(Note: External references are not Scripture, but they support that the person existed.)

Scripture itself testifies to His historicity:

“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us…” — John 1:14

This is foundational and not seriously denied even by many skeptical historians.

Jesus’ existence as a historical figure is not only plausible — it’s well attested.

✅ 2. Predicting his death and resurrection — what Scripture says

The New Testament shows Jesus foretelling His death and resurrection multiple times:

“…The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.” — Matthew 17:22–23

The apostles understood and taught this too — not as myth,

but as fulfillment:

“…Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day…” — 1 Corinthians 15:3‑4

So from the biblical standpoint:

Jesus did predict His death.

He was put to death.

He rose again on the third day.

✅ 3. Did the tomb actually become empty?

This is the crux of historic Christianity.

Wes Huff argued — and rightly — that the empty tomb is central to the Christian claim.

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Scripture doesn’t just claim visions:

the apostles proclaimed a physical resurrection.

Peter even insists:

“…whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death:

because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.” — Acts 2:24

If Jesus had not risen bodily,

then:

the early disciples would have retreated into fear,

they would not have proclaimed a risen Lord,

and many would not have suffered and died for a known lie.

But they did.

Scripture records:

  • disciples touching Him (John 20:27)
  • eating with Him (Luke 24:41‑43)
  • and spending 40 days with Him before His ascension (Acts 1:3)

This isn’t “vision only” — it’s bodily interaction.

✅ 4. What about 500 witnesses (1 Corinthians 15)?

Wes Huff pointed to 1 Corinthians 15:6:

“…then he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once…”

Piers Morgan’s interlocutor suggested this is only mentioned once.

But Scripture interweaves multiple attestations of risen appearances:

  • To Mary Magdalene (John 20:11‑18)
  • To the two on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13‑35)
  • To the disciples in Jerusalem (Luke 24:36‑49)
  • To Thomas (John 20:24‑29)
  • To the eleven at the Sea of Galilee (John 21)
  • To many others (1 Corinthians 15:6)

These are independent appearance accounts — not just one passing reference.

✅ 5. Eyewitness reliability — Christian response

The interviewee rightly noted:

“Ancient history still relies on testimony…”

Modern skeptics may dismiss eyewitness testimony in a courtroom,

but consider this:

All ancient history depends on testimony —

that’s how we learn about:

  • Alexander
  • Caesar
  • Socrates

etc.

The New Testament writings were composed early — within a generation of the events they describe.

The disciples were not seeking power or comfort —

they faced:

  • persecution
  • imprisonment
  • death

for proclaiming a risen Christ.

Why sacrifice everything for a known falsehood?

Only resurrection explains their transformation.

✅ 6. Miracles and history

A common skeptical objection is:

“History cannot handle miracles.”

But that’s a philosophical assumption, not a factual historical method.

If Jesus claimed divinity and demonstrated power over death, then the resurrection is the most powerful explanation of the evidence.

We don’t presuppose naturalism first —

Scripture teaches the supernatural as real:

“…with God all things are possible.” — Matthew 19:26

✅ 7. Is Jesus God? Jesus’ identity defended

Huff rightly pointed out that Jesus claimed deity,

and His opponents understood Him to do so:

“…because thou, being a man, makest thyself God.” — John 10:33

This is not a mistaken title — this is divine identity.

Jesus:

  • forgave sins (Mark 2:5‑7)
  • received worship (Matthew 28:9,17)
  • claimed unity with the Father (John 10:30)

There is no contradiction when understood in light of Scripture — Jesus is fully God and fully man.

The atheist argument that existence of many gods makes Christianity arbitrary misunderstands Christian truth claims.

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The Bible doesn’t count gods and say pick one —

it asserts:

“Hear, O Israel:

The LORD our God is one LORD.” — Deuteronomy 6:4

Christianity claims one true, sovereign God revealed in Trinity

— not many competing equals.

There is a profound difference between:

polytheistic mythology,

and the one true God who enters history, fulfills prophecy, conquers death, and saves sinners.

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🟦 Biblical Bottom Line

The arguments Wes Huff made line up with historical reasoning tied to biblical revelation:

Jesus really existed.

He really died.

He really rose again bodily.

His disciples really believed it.

They died proclaiming it.

This is why Christianity spread.

Which aligns with Scripture:

“…If Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins.” — 1 Corinthians 15:17