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“He is Risen!”. Nine Irrefutable Facts. Jesus of Nazareth lived in the first century. Jesus was a religious teacher. He was crucified. He died. He was buried. His tomb was empty three days later.
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Nine Irrefutable Facts • Jesus of Nazareth lived in the first century. • Jesus was a religious teacher. • He was crucified. • He died. • He was buried. • His tomb was empty three days later. • His disciples began proclaiming His resurrection from death and salvation & hope through Jesus’ death and resurrection. • The apostles gave their lives for their faith. • The church grew in spite of great opposition.
Nine Irrefutable Facts • Jesus of Nazareth lived in the first century. • Jesus was a religious teacher. • He was crucified. • He died. • He was buried. • His tomb was empty three days later. • His disciples began proclaiming His resurrection from death and salvation & hope through Jesus’ death and resurrection. • The apostles gave their lives for their faith. • The church grew in spite of great opposition.
More Facts To Consider • Jesus was prophesied to come to this world • Written hundreds of years in advance • His birth in Bethlehem Micah 5:2, Matt. 2:1-6 • His family line 2 Samuel 7:12-17, Matt. 1:1 • His death Psalm 22, Matt. 27, John 19 • His resurrection from the dead Psalm 16, Acts 2 Isaiah 53 • His universal dominion Isaiah 2:1-4, Luke 24:44-48, Acts 2:1-41, 28:31, Colossians1:13, 23 THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS IS THE ONLY SUFFICIENT EXPLANATION
More Details To Consider • Jesus lived. Acts 2:22, extra-biblical references • Jesus died. Centurion made sure John 19:31-37 Pilate made sure Mark 15:37-45 • Jesus was buried. Joseph asked for the body, Nicodemus helped bury him with 100 lbs. of myrrh and aloes in linen graveclothesJohn 19:38-42. A new tomb (no other body within it). Hewn out of solid rock Mark 15:46. • Sealedandguardedby Roman soldiers Matt. 27:62-66 • Women took note of where and what had been done Mark 15:46
More Details To Consider • Jesus’ tomb was empty the third day Luke 24:1, 13 21. Stonewas moved “up and away” John 20:1 • Reaction of the guard Matthew 28:2-15 • Nottotally empty John 20:1-8 Do the math: orderly graveclothesplus100 lbs. spices minus body equalsresurrection • Disciples saw Jesus alive that day 1 Cor. 15:1-8 • 500witnesses!Fraud?Mass hallucination? • Skeptical disciples now believe John 20:24-31
More Details To Consider • Apostles of Christ began preaching the resurrection of Jesus. All were skeptical, now believe Luke 24:33-43 • All fled when arrested Matt. 26:56 Peter denied Him three times Matt. 26:57-75 Bold before the same ones he feared two months earlier Acts 4:13 all but John killedfor their faith • Church grew in spite of persecution. Rev. 3:8-11Saul persecuted the church then became most influential apostle Acts 9You can add to this evidence by faith and obedience now