Steven Bartlett with Wesley Huff
This work argues that Christianity turns on historical claims about Jesus that can be examined, not just on abstract spiritual ideals or moral advice.
The historical reliability of the Bible is supported by early eyewitness testimonies, multiple biographical accounts of Jesus, and public transmission within a communal culture.
The resurrection is treated as the central claim, with the disciples' transformation, public proclamation, and the empty-tomb narratives presented as evidence that they believed they encountered a risen Jesus.
The broader argument is that Christianity rests on events in history, so its account of salvation is presented not primarily as moral advice or human achievement, but as a response to what God has done in Jesus.