Advocates Verses
Chapter in the Bible where you find the Big 10.
Exodus 20
Name two of the many secular theories to explain the resurrection of Jesus
Stolen Body, Swoon Theory, Mistaken Identity, TWIN theory, Wrong Tomb Theory, Copy of Pagan Myth theory
What is a miracle?
A violation of the laws of nature. (they are both possible and verifiable)
2 Timothy 3:16
All Scripture is inspired by God[a] and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness,
Miracles are __________ of the supernatural.
EVIDENCE - they are one of the evidences for the existence of God.
So they marveled saying: "Who can this be, that even the _______ and _________ obey him?"
So they marveled saying: "Who can this be, that even the WINDS and SEA obey him?" - Matthew 8:27
Which of the theories of Jesus resurrection is the most historically verified.
The Biblical Account
What is a manuscript?
A handwritten copy of an ancient text.
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for peace and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
How did most of the apostles die?
As Martyrs for their faith.
After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing ________that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. - Acts 1:3
After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing PROOFS that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. - Acts 1:3
Why did the views convict Jesus to death?
Blaspheme. He claimed to be God.
Which has more ancient manuscripts the Illiad or the Bible?
The Illiad has 1800. The Bible has over 5800 Greek and 18100 in Latin, Hebrew, and other languages.
Ephesians 2:10
For we are His Workmanship (masterpiece), created in Christ Jesus for God works.
_______________ digs (finds) help establish the historicity of scripture
Archeolgy
But he was __________ for our transgressions;
he was crushed for our iniquities;
upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his __________ we are healed.
Isaiah 53:5
But he was PIERCED for our transgressions;
he was crushed for our iniquities;
upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his WOUNDS we are healed.
Isaiah 53:5
What is an apostle according to scripture?
A witness of the resurrected Jesus who was send to proclaim the gospel.
What is Prophecy?
A divinely inspired declaration, instruction, or foretelling of what’s to come.
2 Timothy 2:15
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
What is Evil?
The corruption of Good
Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, 5 and that he appeared to Cephas,[b] and then to the Twelve. 6 After that, he appeared to more than __________of the brothers and sisters at the same time, most of whom are still living - 1 Corinthians 15:3-6
Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, 5 and that he appeared to Cephas,[b] and then to the Twelve. 6 After that, he appeared to more than _500_of the brothers and sisters at the same time, most of whom are still living - 1 Corinthians 15:3-6
C.S. Lewis said in Mere Christianity that Jesus cannot be just a wise man or great teacher. In His words he was a LIAR, _________, or LORD.
LUNATIC
How many Biblical prophecies did Jesus fulfill?
Many Scholars have found over 300 some as many as 600.
James 1:13
Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one.
For all things were created...
For all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. - Colossians 1:16