This is part 5 in a 7 part series that answers the question, ‘Who is Jesus?’. Jesus was raised from the dead three days after his crucifixion, just as he had predicted. Was his resurrection a real event, or a myth? Can we trust the Gospel accounts of his life? The resurrection is central to [...]

This is Part 11 in a series – The Bodily Resurrection of Jesus: Compelling Evidence But this consideration aside, there are other reasons to think that in the gospel narratives Docetism is not in view: For a Jew the very term ‘resurrection’ entailed a physical resurrection of the dead man in the tomb. The notion [...]

This is Part 9 in a series – The Bodily Resurrection of Jesus: Compelling Evidence Paul’s understanding of resurrection Paul’s doctrine of the nature of the resurrection body now becomes clear. When a Christian dies, his conscious spirit or soul goes to be with Christ until the Parousia, while his body lies in the grave. [...]

This is Part 10 in a series – The Bodily Resurrection of Jesus: Compelling Evidence Misunderstanding Paul So although many theologians try to play off the ‘massiven Realismus’ of the gospels against a Pauline doctrine of a spiritual resurrection body, such reasoning rests on a fundamental and drastic misunderstanding of Paul’s doctrine. One cannot but [...]

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The Resurrection Debate

Next: Did Jesus deceive his disciples? How accurate is the Bible? Is what we have today what was written down 2000 years ago? Is what was written down 2000 years ago true?” Over the course of the video series, Josh McDowell explores questions of truth and accuracy within the Bible. Fact, fiction or fallacy? Can we [...]

At Easter, some might wonder what all the fuss is about. Who cares? What difference does it make if Jesus rose from the dead? It makes all the difference in the world. If Christ did not rise, then thousands of believers have died as martyrs for a hoax. If he did rise, then he is [...]

There are probably few events in the gospels for which the historical evidence is more compelling than for the resurrection of Jesus.

Key passage – John 11 Take time to revisit a scene in the earthly life and ministry of Jesus, the Christ. Gaze at the people found there. Imagine their thoughts and emotions, and ask God to clearly see Jesus for who He is. Put yourself in their sandals, and consider the events of that day [...]

Many believe that the life of Jesus Christ was one of the most influential in the history of the world. However, his life alone does not explain the impact he has on the world today. He was crucified on a cross, a method of punishment used by the Roman authorities at that time. Some remembered [...]

Although the camera had not yet been invented, the Bible gives us a number of word pictures to portray Jesus, the Christ. Each captures a different facet of His character, His life and His mission. In this study, we turn our attention to “the good Shepherd,” Jesus Christ. Join us as we consider this description [...]