Sometimes I wonder just how dense the disciples must have been not to understand what was going to happen. The Jewish leaders and the crowds did not have insider information, but the disciples certainly did. Jesus made it clear enough to them in advance: “Destroy this temple (of My body) and in three days I … Continue reading Arguments for the Resurrection — Jesus Predicted His Own Resurrection
Arguments for the Resurrection — Old Testament Predictions
The Hebrew Scriptures, or Old Testament, predicted that the promised Holy One would not remain dead, but would rise again. King David wrote this about a thousand before Jesus: “I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and … Continue reading Arguments for the Resurrection — Old Testament Predictions
What Evidence Did Jesus Offer to Prove His Claims?
Jesus pointed to the evidence of His life to testify that He was who He claimed to be: The Messiah, the Son of God. Previous posts touched on this point somewhat. When word comes from John the Baptist asking, “Who are you?”, Jesus directs the messengers to go and tell John what He is saying … Continue reading What Evidence Did Jesus Offer to Prove His Claims?
Who Did Jesus Claim to Be? Part V
Jesus claimed to have equal authority with God, which is clearly stated in Matthew 28:18 -- “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.” Jesus even requested prayer in His own name, which is a shocking thing to ask unless you really are God -- And I will do whatever you … Continue reading Who Did Jesus Claim to Be? Part V
Who Did Jesus Claim to Be? Part IV
Another part of Jesus' claim was to accept worship, which was normally given to royalty or deities. Jesus was a homeless, penniless Jewish Carpenter, an itinerant preacher/teacher. So why would someone from such a humble station in life accept the worship offered to Him on many occasions? Here are some examples - 1. When … Continue reading Who Did Jesus Claim to Be? Part IV
Who Did Jesus Claim to Be? Part III
In Hebrew, Messiah means the "Anointed One," which is also the meaning of Christ in Greek, which is the language of the New Testament. Jesus claimed to be this Messiah-God. 1. Jesus verifies Peter’s identification of Him as the Christ, the Son of the Living God. "But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" … Continue reading Who Did Jesus Claim to Be? Part III
Who Did Jesus Claim To Be? Part II
Second, Jesus claimed to be equal with God. 1. Jesus calls God “Father” and claims equality with God. Even his enemies acknowledged that He claimed to be the Son of God. a) "The man went away and told the Jews that it was Jesus who had made him well. So, because Jesus was doing these … Continue reading Who Did Jesus Claim To Be? Part II
Who Did Jesus Claim To Be? Part I
Have you ever heard anyone say, "I think Jesus was just a great teacher," or "Jesus was a prophet, but only a man," or "Jesus never claimed to be God"? But are those valid claims? Did Jesus really and clearly claim to be God? Yes, He did. The gospels are filled with examples of Jesus’ … Continue reading Who Did Jesus Claim To Be? Part I
Did Jesus Really Exist? Non-Biblical Sources
The Bible is the most complete, but not the only source of historical data. The existence of Jesus as a real person is well documented in sources outside the Bible. The biblical accounts agree with evidence from secular and Jewish historians from the first two centuries A.D. Tacitus – He was a Roman historian who … Continue reading Did Jesus Really Exist? Non-Biblical Sources
The New Testament is a Reliable Historical Document – The External Evidence Test
The last test used by scholars is the External Evidence Test. Are references to historic events verifiable by outside sources? Despite numerous claims of factual errors through the years, time and time again these allegations have been disproved. Extra-biblical written records and archaeological discoveries have demonstrated the reliability of details. The next post will discuss … Continue reading The New Testament is a Reliable Historical Document – The External Evidence Test
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