is the hope of the biblical worldview. The entire Christian faith hinges upon this belief, and the hope of the Christian beyond this life can rest nowhere else. To deny the resurrection of Christ is to deny the conquering and defeat of sin. This essential moves beyond the function of Jesus as part of the Trinity, placing him at the culmination of redemption. A worldview founded upon this truth is strong enough to withstand any cultural pressures. Martyrs have given their lives for Christ for centuries