In order for there to be a resurrection, something has to die and then come back to life again.

Jehovah’s Witnesses should agree with that statement.

After all, it’s almost the definition of the word “resurrection.”

In fact, the Watchtower states that “the Greek word translated ‘resurrection’ literally means ‘a standing up again’ and it refers to a rising up from death.” (Reasoning From the Scriptures, p. 333)

Having established that point with Jehovah’s Witnesses, you can follow up by asking, “Regarding Jesus himself, what exactly was it that died and then came to life again?”

If necessary you can go through the options with them. Continue reading