SFT Apologetics Study

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1 SFT Apologetics Study

2 The Motto: Let s make the most of the night like were gonna die young!

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4 What Matters?

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6 The Importance of the 1 Corinthians 15: Resurrection If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God, for we have testified about God that he raised Christ from the dead. But he did not raise him if in fact the dead are not raised. For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either.

7 The Importance of the 1 Corinthians 15: Resurrection And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men.

8 The Importance of the 1 Corinthians 15: Resurrection If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God, for we have testified about God that he raised Christ from the dead. But he did not raise him if in fact the dead are not raised. For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either.

9 The Importance of the 1 Corinthians 15: Resurrection If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God, for we have testified about God that he raised Christ from the dead. But he did not raise him if in fact the dead are not raised. For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either.

10 The Importance of the 1 Corinthians 15: Resurrection And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men.

11 The Importance of the 1 Corinthians 15: Resurrection And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men.

12 The Importance of the 1 Corinthians 15: Resurrection And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men.

13 The Importance of the Resurrection But, if the Resurrection is really a fact of history, then not only are His claims true, but so are His promises! The Greatest Victory in History! The Hope of our Salvation!

14 The Importance of the Resurrection 1 Peter 1:3 We are born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead We are all made alive in Christ - 1 Corinthians 15:20, 22

15 The Importance of the Resurrection GREATEST Story EVER Told!

16 A Case for the Resurrection of Christ Beyond A Reasonable Doubt

17 BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT

18 Jesus: Historical or Hysterical? Relevant Sources for the Life of Jesus A. Letters of Paul B. NT Gospels C. Early Church Fathers D. Non-Christian

19 Jesus: Historical or Hysterical? There is more support for the New Testament than any other book from antiquity A. More Copies B. Dated within the lifetime of the eyewitnesses or their contemporaries C. Supported by an abundance of Non-Christian sources

20 Jesus: Historical or Hysterical? Jesus: Historical or Hysterical? 42 AUTHORS MENTION JESUS WITHIN 150 YEARS OF HIS LIFE

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24 Jesus: Relevant Sources -Agreed to by virtually all scholars Writings of Paul 1. Romans 2. 1 Corinthians 3. 2 Corinthians 4. Galatians 5. Philippians 6. 1 Thessalonians 7. Philemon Atheist Agnostic Liberal

25 Historical Facts About Jesus: Historical Facts About Jesus: - Agreed to by virtually all scholars 1. Jesus died by crucifixion and was buried 2. The Disciples had experiences that they believed were appearances of the risen Jesus 3. The Disciples taught that Jesus resurrected shortly after his crucifixion 4. He performed amazing deeds that he and his followers regarded as miracles 5. Paul was converted after believing Jesus appeared to him

26 Evidence Jesus Died 1. Nature of his crucifixion ensured death. 2. His mother, friends and, closest disciple witnessed his death. 3. Roman soldiers, who were professional executioners, pronounced him dead. 4. The spear in His side assured His death. 5. The Roman authority Pilate confirmed His death.

27 Evidence Jesus Died 6. Jewish and secular historians recorded His death (Josephus, Tacitus, Thallus, Lucian, Phelgon, and The Jewish Talmud.) 7. Modern medical authorities confirmed His death.

28 Medical Confirmation Clearly, the weight of historical and medical evidence indicates that Jesus was dead before the wound to his side was inflicted and supports the traditional view that the spear, thrust between his right rib, probably perforated not only the right lung but also the pericardium and heart and thereby ensured his death. Accordingly, interpretations based on the assumption that Jesus did not die on the cross appear to be at odds with modern medical knowledge" (JAMA March 21,1986, p. 1463).

29 Evidence Jesus Rose from the Dead 1. The tomb was empty with grave clothes in it. 2. He was seen 12 times by 500 witnesses. 3. They touched His physical body. 4. They saw His crucifixion scars. 5. They ate with Him four times. 6. He taught them for 40 days. 7. He did miracles for them. 8. He transformed them. From cowards to martyrs overnight!

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42 Suggested Readings Norman Geisler and Frank Turek. I Don t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist Gary Habermas and Michael Licona. The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus Lee Strobel, The Case for Christ

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