Scott Klusendorf posted Habermas’ “Minimal Facts” regarding Jesus’ resurrection somewhere, and I saved it. He said:

“Simply put, the minimal facts generally accepted by a majority of both liberal and conservative scholars include:

1) Jesus died due to crucifixion.

2) Jesus was buried.

3) The disciples despaired after the crucifixion.

4) Jesus’ tomb was found empty.

5) The disciples had real experiences that convinced them of a risen Jesus.

6) As a result of these real experiences, the disciples were completely transformed, to the point of being willing to die for their belief.

7) The disciples proclaimed the resurrection of Jesus early, in the very city where he was crucified.

The early gospel message centered on the death and resurrection of Jesus.

9) Paul and James—initially skeptics—become Christians based on what they thought were real experiences of the resurrected Jesus.

Given the majority of scholars accept these minimal facts (though a small minority disputes #4), what’s the best explanation for them? Habermas concludes the resurrection best explains these minimal facts.”