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RESURRECTION OF CHRIST . Matthew 27:62 – 28:10. Resurrection of Christ. Ongoing attacks since the day it happened (Matt 28:11-15; 1 Cor 15:16-17). Eye witnesses have spoken (Acts 1:21-22; 2:30-31; 4:33) and written (Rom 1:1-4; 4:23-25; 6:5, 9; 1 Peter 1:3; 3:21). The ISSUE.
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RESURRECTION OF CHRIST Matthew 27:62 – 28:10
Resurrection of Christ • Ongoing attacks since the day it happened (Matt 28:11-15; 1 Cor 15:16-17). • Eye witnesses have spoken (Acts 1:21-22; 2:30-31; 4:33) and written (Rom 1:1-4; 4:23-25; 6:5, 9; 1 Peter 1:3; 3:21).
The ISSUE Stated by J. W. McGarvey • Did the body disappear by a resurrection, OR in some other way? • Did the belief of the disciples originate from the fact of the resurrection, OR from some other cause?
The EVIDENCE • Empty Tomb • Rising the 3rd Day • Appeared to Witnesses • Disciples Changed
The EVIDENCE • Saul’s Conversion • Personal Contact with Jesus (Acts 9:1-9; 22:6-11; 26:12-18; Gal 1:1-2; 11-12; Acts 18:9-10; 23:11) • Gave up his life for True Riches(Gal 1:13-14; Phil 3:7-11; Phil 3:7-11; Acts 20:33-35; 1 Cor 4:10-13)
The EVIDENCE • Paul’s Argument • “If Christ is not risen” (1 Cor 15:12-19) • “I am not lying” (Gal 1:1, 20)
The EVIDENCE • Monuments to Jesus’ Resurrection: • The Church (Matt 16:16-18; Rom 10:9-10) • Bible (Gen 3:15; Psa 22; Isa 53:11 – Rom 4:25) • 1stDay Assembly (Mark 16:9; Acts 20:7) • Lord’s Supper (1 Cor 11:26; John 14:3) • Baptism(Rom 6:4)