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Do We Have Eyewitness Testimony of Jesus’ Death, Burial, and Resurrection?

Do We Have Eyewitness Testimony of Jesus’ Death, Burial, and Resurrection?

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Witnesses of Jesus
Who were the witnesses to Jesus’ execution, burial, and resurrection?

“[The Gospels] were written down thirty-five to sixty-five years after Jesus’ death . . . not by people who were eyewitnesses, but by people living later”—Jesus, Apocalyptic Prophet of the New Millenneum, 2005, pages 44-45, by Bart Ehrman

“There is not a sentence concerning Jesus in the entire New Testament  by anyone who had ever met the unwilling King of the Jews”—Jesus and Yahweh, 2005, page 19, by H. Bloom

These are common claims today by those who are considered to be scholars, and which are popularly believed by many. On the other hand, New Testament Bible writers tell a very different story. read more

Jesus’ Resurrection – Scriptural Evidence

Jesus’ Resurrection – Scriptural Evidence

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Is there any evidence for the resurrection?
Is there any evidence for the death and resurrection of Jesus?

What scriptural evidence do we have about the resurrection of Jesus? What did people living in the first century think about reports of Jesus’ death and resurrection? Are there clues in the Bible as to whether the story is true or not? Let’s examine some Bible verses to find out.

Matthew 27:57-60; Mark 15:42-46; Luke 23:54-60; John 19:38-42– Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, prominent members of the Jewish ruling council, would have been well known in Jerusalem, as well as to Pilate. This could not be fiction, since this could easily be refuted, if false. read more

Were Jesus’ Resurrection Appearances Physical or Spiritual?

Were Jesus’ Resurrection Appearances Physical or Spiritual?

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Resurrection Appearances
What do Jesus’ appearances after his resurrection tell us?

“If Christ has not been raised, your faith is in vain”—1 Corinthians 15:17 NAB

There is no doubt that Jesus Christ was resurrected from the dead. But how? In a physical body, or in a spiritual body?

There are a number of appearances by Jesus recorded after his resurrection. What do these appearances tell us about his resurrection? Are there clues as to whether his resurrection was in a physical body or a spiritual body? Let’s examine the Bible to find out.

“The last Adam became a life-giving Spirit”—1 Corinthians 15:45 HCSB read more

Jesus’ Resurrection – Spirit or Fleshly Body?

Jesus’ Resurrection – Spirit or Fleshly Body?

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Jesus' Resurrection - Spirit or Physical?
Was Jesus resurrected as a spirit or a fleshly body?

It is widely preached and believed that Jesus was resurrected with a physical body. It is even asserted that if one doesn’t believe Jesus was resurrected with a physical body, then that person denies that Jesus was resurrected.  According to the Bible, was Jesus resurrected as a spirit or with a fleshly body? Let’s examine the scriptures to find out.

1 Corinthians 15:20 – “Christ has indeed been raised from the dead.” (NIV)

Hebrews 10:10 – “We have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ.” (NIV) Jesus’ physical body was consumed by God as a whole burnt offering. read more

Accurate Predictions of Jesus’ Mistreatment, Execution, Death and Resurrection

Accurate Predictions of Jesus’ Mistreatment, Execution, Death and Resurrection

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Jesus' Resurrection
Was Jesus ‘ resurrection actually predicted with accuracy?

Predictions of the mistreatment, execution, death, and resurrection of Jesus can be found throughout the Old Testament, as well as in the New Testament by Jesus himself. Let’s examine a few of the scriptures in which these predictions can be found.

Old Testament Predictions of Jesus’ Execution, Death and Resurrection

Luke 24:44-47 – Jesus repeated the claims the Old Testament (OT) had predicted. (Luke 18:31-34; Acts 17:3; Acts 26:22-23; 1 Corinthians 15:4)

Isaiah 50:6 – Would be flogged and spit on

Isaiah 53:1-3 – Would be rejected by his own people read more

Jesus’ Resurrection – Unquestionable Fact in the Bible

Jesus’ Resurrection – Unquestionable Fact in the Bible

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Jesus' Resurrection
Was Jesus really resurrected?

What does the Bible say about Jesus’ resurrection? Let’s examine some verses that say speak of the resurrection.

Jn 11:25 – I am the resurrection and the life.

Acts 1:22 – A witness with us of his resurrection.

Acts 2:31 – Resurrection of the Christ.

Acts 3:15 – God raised him up from the dead.

Acts 4:2 – Proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead.

Acts 4:33 – Continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus.

Acts 5:30 – Raised Jesus from the dead. read more

Jesus’ Resurrection – Four Lines of Evidence

Jesus’ Resurrection – Four Lines of Evidence

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“We have confirmation of the words of the prophets”—2 Peter 1:19 NJB

Is the story of Jesus’ resurrection true? If so, how can we be sure? Let’s begin by examining four lines of evidence: that Jesus was really dead, his tomb was found empty, he then appeared to many witnesses, and finally, eyewitness accounts of encounters with the resurrected Jesus.

Jesus' Resurrection
Was Jesus really resurrected?

1.       Jesus was really dead.

a.       Publicly executed before large crowds. (Matthew 27:39-44; Matthew 27:54-56; Mark 15:29-32; Mark 15:40-41; Lk 23:26-32; Luke 23:35-38; Luke 23:47-49; John 19:19-26) read more

Trinity Debate – Reply to a Trinitarian

Trinity Debate – Reply to a Trinitarian

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The Trinity is not a Biblical beliefBelow are some excerpts from a debate with a Trinitarian on an online forum, with the Trinitarian’s comments quoted verbatim :

Trinitarian said…

“ONLY ONE DIVINE BEING who exists within himself eternally and simultaneously as three distinct Personal Self-Awarenesses, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit”

These type of statements are pure fiction, as this premise has no Biblical support. Actually, there are three problems with them:​

  1. No Biblical proof
  2. Contradicts the Bible
  3. Makes no sense – eternal life depends on knowing God – John 17:3. Something that is nonsensical, like the Trinity God, cannot be known.

Trinitarian said…

“And it is true, since the Almighty IS Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Yet not three Almighties, but only ONE Almighty…and he has NO equal. There is none like our God. And our God is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.” read more

Jesus’ Trial, Execution and Resurrection – Contradictions?

Jesus’ Trial, Execution and Resurrection – Contradictions?

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All of the gospels tell the same basic story, but with divergent details. This gives strong evidence they are telling the truth, rather than copying from a single fictional account, or writing fiction, in which the details are harmonized, or smoothed out.

Below are some of the divergent, but true, details about the crucifixion of Jesus:

Barrabas

Was described as:

·         Matthew 27:16 – notorious

·         Mark 15:7 – murderer, seditionist

·         Luke 23:18 – murderer, seditionist read more

Priesthood of the Believer

Priesthood of the Believer

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“We do not write you anything you cannot read or understand”—2 Corinthians 1:13 NIV

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved . . . who correctly handles the word of truth”—2 Timothy 2:15 NIV

“The New Testament knows no spiritual aristocracy or nobility, but calls all believers ‘saints,’ though many fell far short of their vocation. Nor does it recognize a special priesthood in distinction from the people, as mediating between God and the laity. It knows only one high-priest, Jesus Christ, and clearly teaches the universal priesthood, as well as universal kingship, of believers”—Schaff’s History of the Christian Church, page 124 read more

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