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From the desk of the. L.A.P.D. No, not this one …. We’re talking about the “ L aw” A biding P harisee D epartment. The following announcement is worthy of your attention …. No, not you …. 30 SILVER COINS. Name: Jesus
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From the desk of the L.A.P.D.
Name: Jesus Aliases: “A Good Man”, “A Deceiver”, “Demon-Possessed”, “The Teacher”, “The Miracle Worker”, “The Prophet”, “The Nazarene”, “The Christ(?!)” Last Seen: Jerusalem Temple Courts during the Feast of Tabernacles For more information, please visit our website at www.john7.com
General sentiment of the times … “Thus the people were divided because of Jesus.” (John 7:43)
Be it resolved that Jesus is “The Christ” (Messiah) as prophesied in the Old Testament.
GUIDELINES • Assume that Jesus existed in history. • Assume that (Jehovah) God exists. • Assume that ONLY the Old Testament is considered a primary text (infallible evidence) • The position is post-modern (after 70 AD – the destruction of Jerusalem)
FORMAT 1) Affirmative Constructive (5 min) - Introduction to topic - State resolution - Support with reason and evidence - Conclude 2) Negative Constructive (8 min) - Can cross examine
3) 1st Affirmative Rebuttal (6 min) - Respond to Negative Observations - Can cross examine - Can add to arguments/rebuild case 4) Negative Rebuttal (7 min) - Respond to Affirmative Observations - Cannot cross examine - Restate position, summarize and conclude 5) 2nd Affirmative Rebuttal (4 min)