He Is Risen Indeed: A Biblical Examination of the Historical Claims of Wes Huff
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.
✅ 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.
TESTING THE SPIRITS: Exposing False Light & Defending the Faith in the Last Days – Library of Rickandria
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.
ORIGINS OF GOD: A CROSSROADS OF RELIGION, PHILOSOPHY & WARFARE – Library of Rickandria
✅ 8. Addressing the “3000 gods” objection
The atheist argument that existence of many gods makes Christianity arbitrary misunderstands Christian truth claims.
GODS OF THE WORLD: A Hidden History of Pantheons, Powers & the War in Heaven – Library of Rickandria
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.
SIN, SINNING & SINNERS – Library of Rickandria
🟦 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
But Christ IS raised!
That’s the Good News.
He Is Risen Indeed: A Biblical Examination of the Historical Claims of Wes Huff