"A magisterial evangelistic tool, Jesus: Dead or Alive is the most persuasive and succinct case for the resurrection of Christ that I have ever read. After debunking a variety of natural man's foolish attempts to discredit the empty tomb, John Blanchard builds a reasonable and positive case, grounded in scriptural evidence, for Christ being alive and, by extension, for the gospel itself. His argumentation based on the integrity of the apostles is particularly lucid. Anyone who approaches the subject of Christ's resurrection with even a modicum of objectivity should confess upon reading this powerful booklet: "I believe in the resurrection of the dead, and, consequently, I believe in the gospel."
- JOEL R. BEEKE, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan
"Promises to be the definitive summary on the truthfulness and relevance of Jesus' resurrection."
- DEREK W. H. THOMAS, John E Richards Professor of Theology, RTS (Jackson)
"If Jesus rose, then we must kneel. John Blanchard makes the case here. Compellingly."
- LIGON DUNCAN, First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, MS
"Christians eagerly, readily affirm that if Jesus did not rise from the dead, our faith is vain and futile; we are to be pitied above all people for following a Savior who could not even save himself. But if Christ did rise, his resurrection stands as the moment that divides and defines all of human history. I encourage you, even as a skeptic, to read this little book and see if it is possible that Jesus was able to overcome death. Because if Jesus did rise, it makes all the difference."
- TIM CHALLIES, http://www.challies.com/
"A wonderfully concise and attractive booklet in which the author effectively deals with the factual basis and intrinsic significance of the physical, bodily rising again of Jesus Christ from the dead. John Blanchard, in addressing the question of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, persuasively counters false ideas that deny either the possibility or actuality of Christ's resurrection. He also powerfully brings out the central importance of that historical event for Christian faith and life after death. This is a welcome and needed emphasis for our sceptical age, and the booklet contains an appealing evangelistic message for those who are unconvinced and unbelieving."
- JOHN W KEDDIE (Struan, Isle of Skye), Moderator, Free Church of Scotland (Continuing)
"The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the issue on which Christianity stands or falls. John Blanchard skilfully counters the skeptics and builds compelling evidence for the empty tomb. I believe that this is the best apologetic available today for what is the touchstone of the Christian Faith. The implications that Blanchard draws from the fact of a living Christ make this an invaluable evangelistic tool."
- JOHN J MURRAY, Author of Catch the Vision
"John Blanchard marshals a compelling defense of the Christian account of Jesus' death and resurrection."
- COLLIN HANSEN - Editor at large, Christianity Today, and author of Young, restless and reformed.
"It's great that another John Blanchard offering is published. His books have always been an aid and assistance in evangelistic ministry. It is only sensible to buy multiple copies of this new one. It is the kind of book that should be given away as soon as it is purchased."
- PHILLIP JENSEN, Dean of Sydney
