In this clip from his course NT211 Introducing the Gospels and Acts: Their Background, Nature, and Purpose, Dr. Darrell Bock explains ways that we can be sure the Gospel accounts reflect a real historical event rather than a made-up story. He explains the significance of Jesus not being buried in a family tomb, being raised from the dead on the third day when even the disciples didn’t expect it, and having women—who were not recognized as legally credible witnesses in the first century—be the first witnesses to His resurrection.