Many people ridicule Christians for believing in a man who resurrected from the dead. They laugh at Christians and criticize them for basing their faith on an event that lack proof and evidence. However, the evidence that skeptics use to challenge the Christian faith, in actuality, support the claims that Jesus truly was the God that he claimed to be. The evidence that affirms Jesus’ claims to be true include his lifestyle and teachings, the prophecies that he fulfilled, historical facts, and the dramatic transformation of the lives of his disciples. Many may ask Christians how they can believe in a Savior without proof of his divinity; but, in reality, God has given us an abundance of signs. He is still providing us with compelling evidence …show more content…
Jesus is alive, for he continued to work in the lives of his disciples. The change of the lives of his followers demonstrate the work of Christ in them. Our historical knowledge relies on testimonies. The testimonies of the disciples are valid because eleven of them dies for their belief in the claims that Jesus made (McDowell 89-90). The power of Jesus is shown through them. Initially, they were cowards in their faith. Peter denied Jesus three time, and Thomas doubted Jesus’ resurrection. The disciples’ weak faith in Jesus and doubt in his resurrection suddenly transformed into an undeniable belief that led them to give up their lives for this Jesus. What could have changed the disciples’ minds so suddenly besides the witnessing of the resurrection of Jesus. They all personally had an encounter with the resurrected body of Jesus. Peter, one of the disciples of Jesus, proclaimed that
We [the disciples] did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told [the people] about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. (New International Version, 2 Peter
From the very beginning of the religion, doubts have existed questioning the core of Christianity, the Resurrection of Christ. Matt Perman, a noted author, describes the situation in his article, “Historical Evidence for the Resurrection”₁. It is the aim of this writing to go over and highlight the most poignant arguments presented by Perman, and use them and other information to determine an independent conclusion. The first truth brought forward states the tomb in which Christ’s body was laid into and sealed thereto, was discovered to be empty by a group of women. Their discovery is described in Matthew Chapter 28, verses 1-10, English Standard Version.
Did you know that Jesus was hiding inside of that Ram when Abraham slaughtered it on the alter? God Himself had prepared this supplying and it materialized at the specific second it was essential. What took place in this trade is that God obligated Himself to perform what He had promised by way of the obedience of a gentleman. From this level on Jesus in human form is essential to carry forth the deliverance of our species from mortality. PS, He obtained the task carried out. This brings us to the on earth ministry of Jesus in human type.
John nine verses one through seven is the being of the grace giving and truth telling of Jesus in this section. When Jesus spoke with the man that was blind I believe he ministered to him and gave him a brief explanation of who he was. The disciples asked him if this man sinned from birth or did his parents sin? Jesus used the truth telling when he answered the disciples by saying this man didn't sin at birth and neither has his parents sinned. It also gives truth-telling by letting the disciples know that it was to give God the glory. Now for the grace-giving part of Jesus, is him giving the Blind man back his sight. The reason why this was grace-giving was because this man had been blind his whole life, but when he came in contact with Jesus, he showed him grace by healing him.
“And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: But these are written, that ye might believe that
Jesus death could not have gone unnoticed. (Matthew 27, 51-52). Jesus death was accompanied by at least four miraculous events, darkness, the tearing in two of the curtain in the temple, an earthquake, and dead people rising from tombs. The middle wall of partition was broken down. Therefore, the gentiles can draw night to God by the blood of Jesus Christ.
Although there is no recorded proof of Jesus’s life,
The discussion post presents an interesting argument for the inclusion of the Resurrection as a sign. Several intriguing points are made and provide some notable opinions. Interesting is the definite fact pointed out that death is enviable. Jesus is clear that there is a death that all must face, but also a life that is available for those who chose it. Morris mentions that Jesus never hid the fact that each person is faced with a choice they have to make with concern and results effecting their eternal life. However while Jesus presents this in full disclosure to His disciples, it is apparent that the chief priests and the Pharisees where the only ones who actually took Him seriously since they posted guards at the tomb. Even to this
The resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of Christianity and it is all that Christianity stands upon, consequently, should the resurrection be proven to be false Christianity will fall like a pack of cards. As previously stated the resurrection of Jesus is an objectively testable truth as such, they are facts that are tangible, objective in them and can be proven or tested. Although you may know theories that are against the resurrection of Jesus, however, they are flawed unproven theories. I will present six incontrovertible proofs for the resurrection of Jesus.
Many individuals question the legitimacy of the resurrection, however there are bounteous measures of confirmation supporting it. There are three simple confirmations of the resurrection. The first is that there were more than 600 observers of the resurrected Christ; and they wouldn't put their life on the line for something they knew was false. The second verification is that a few people guarantee Jesus never died on the cross, however there is proof that he indeed did. Also, the third and last proof is that the primary observer of his restoration was a lady.
Through the stories told by Mark, it becomes evident that there is an obvious discrepancy between what the disciples did when Jesus was alive and what they did after Jesus died and resurrected. The disciples were only human, so one could not expect them to be perfect in all they did, but the stories of Mark show they played a key role in the suffering of Jesus. In fact, the disciples, as portrayed in the stories of the gospel, can even be seen as models of how not to follow
1 Cor 15:13-14 tells us “For if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised either. And if Christ was not raised, then all our preaching is useless, and your trust in God is useless.” So we must decide for ourselves if what we believe in is the truth or not, just examining the fact we can see that Jesus has been raised from the dead, the tomb
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The resurrection of Christ is an event that if true provides good evidence that Jesus is truly the son of God. Christ 's resurrection is an event which only God himself could perform. This resurrection is far different from the everyday resurrection by medical equipment. This resurrection is an eternal
It was horrible, the worst that could ever happen was happening right there in front of my very own two eyes; my son was about to be killed. The worst part was just having to watch him get tortured and I could do nothing, absolutely nothing. The soldiers were whipping him if he fell down, they were yelling at him to move faster when he could hardly stand and they were treating him as if he was an object. This man was no object, he was a gift from God, but the people did not realize this. Jesus was indeed the son of God, our saviour and here he is getting beat up and treating like garbage. My heart was breaking every time I looked into his eyes. I could see the pain and suffering on his face and in those eyes it was horrible. Each minute that went by, it was getting closer and closer to the time that he would eventually be gone. I do not know how to live in a world where Jesus does not exist.
When it comes to the resurrection of Jesus Christ there are many different theories on what actually happened. As Christians we believe what is said in the Bible, but sometimes our minds cannot help but wonder "what if". The legitimacy of the Bible regarding the resurrection of Jesus has been questioned time and again, what most do not realize is, there is proof that Jesus rose from the grave. With the empty tomb, eyewitnesses and the changed lives of the Disciples, we are able to prove that the resurrection of Jesus did indeed happened.