...There is many evidence for the proof of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus is a figure in Christianity because of how he rose from the dead. If he had not been resurrected, the whole foundation of Christianity would have never advanced like it has. Evidence for the proof of the resurrection can be subcategorized into 3 sections; biblical, circumstantial, and non-Christian historical evidence. Biblical can include anything written in the Bible that explains how the resurrection indeed happened. Circumstantial evidence includes anything that was an effect of the resurrection, and wouldn’t of happened if the resurrection didn’t occur. Finally, non-Christian historical evidence includes historical recording or accounts from people who were...
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...Prompt PHIL 240 B01 Professor: Harold Walker Deborah McFadden Date 03/07/2014 Describe the minimal approach to the resurrection question. Be sure in your answer to provide a general description and outline of this approach when applied to the resurrection of Christ. Do you agree or disagree with this approach According to out text the minimal approach considers only those data that are so strongly attested historically that they are granted by nearly every scholar who studies the subject, even the rather skeptical ones. This augment does not argue anything but the resurrection. It does not argue for the inerrancy of the word or the reliability of the Word or the one who wrote it. The author states, Minimal facts approach considers only two data that meet two criteria 1. The data are strongly evidenced. 2. The data are granted by virtually all scholars on the subject, even the skeptical ones The minimal fact approach to the resurrection question is. Jesus died by crucifixion It was reported in all four gospels that Jesus was executed by crucifixion. Even some none-Christian sources report the event as well such as historians as Josephus, Taticutus, Lucian, Talmud all agreed to Jesus death by crucifixion is a historical fact support by considerable evidence. Tacitus referred to it as “the extreme penalty”. Josephus writes when Pilate, upon hearing him accused by men of highest standing...
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...In the Bible, Christ’s resurrection is explored after his death, leading into resurrection. Events that lead to his demise lead to his return in the real world, bringing a new and insightful light to the story. The significance of Christ being able to self-resurrect back into the world is because he’s the only one to ever do it, and do it successfully, whereas other Gods don’t have the ability to do so. To further explain, according to the Bible, Christ is the only deity but self identified man to essentially do this. Considering his abilities is through God, and God wanted reveal to man proof of his power through Jesus, without directly showing it to them like many times prior, by raising Jesus from the dead. To emphasize this, “because He has appointed a day on which, He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man whom He has ordained. He has given assurance of this to all by raising Him from the dead.” Christ had mentioned several times that his death and resurrection would be the one thing to give to the sinful and unbelieving world God made for them. Such as, “An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.” Further explaining that he knew he would be able to come back with ease. Foreknowing one’s own death is common in most Mythologies...
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...Jesus Christ: Resurrection and Ascension {{Template:Jesus_Navigation}} The resurrection of Jesus, with its completion in the ascension, setting the seal of the Father’s acceptance on His finished work on earth, and marking the decisive change from His state of humiliation to that of exaltation, may be called in a true sense the corner stone of Christianity (compare 1Co 15:14,17). It was on the preaching of Christ crucified and risen that the Christian church was founded (e.g. Ac 2:32-36; 1Co 15:3,4). Professor Harnack would distinguish between "the Easter faith" (that Jesus lives with God) and "the Easter message," but the church never had any Easter faith apart from the Easter message. The subversion of the fact of the resurrection is therefore a first task to which unbelief addresses itself. The modern spirit rules it out a priori as miraculous. The historical fact is denied, and innumerable theories (imposture, theories of swoon, of hallucination, mythical theories, spiritualistic theories, etc.) are invented to explain the belief. None of these theories can stand calm examination (see the writer’s work, The Resurrection of Jesus). The objections are but small dust of the balance compared with the strength of the evidence for the fact. From the standpoint of faith, the resurrection of Jesus is the most credible of events. If Jesus was indeed such an One as the gospel history declares Him to be, it was impossible that death should hold Him (Ac 2:24). The resurrection...
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...Kara Webster REL 212 5th March 2013 Unit 3 – Write Like Paul I Paul a follower of Christ Jesus. To Scott our respected pastor, to Clifford, Christian, and Alex our worthy ushers, and to the beloved people of the church. I pray grace, peace, and blessings over you from our Father and Jesus Christ. I remember all of you in my prayers. I appreciate your faith and admire your obedience. I pray that you are active in sharing your faith. I honor the love you have for one another, and I am in astonishment at the hearts you have refreshed. The Jewish Law has no importance to a person’s relationship with God. Jewish law states in order to get heaven you cannot eat pork. Christ Jesus will not care what you eat or when you eat it. Believe that Christ Jesus died on cross for you. Spread the word of his love and mercy. That is how you can call yourself Christian. What you eat is your personal preference. However eating the right thing will not get you nor keep the title Christian from you. So by all means eat pork hot dogs. Eat them for Sunday Supper or any supper. Pork has no correlation to being a Christian. The end of the world is near. Jesus is coming for judgment day. You should be anticipating, and constructing yourself for his return, things such as spreading his word and trying to renew hearts. Marriage and sex just get in the way of preparing for God’s judgment. I do not applaud to any use of pornography...
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...the autobiographies of Jesus be trust?”. Lee thought the gospels were just religious propaganda, made through imagination. But, Craig Blomberg, a specialist on it, had convincing information with good evidence supporting that they are reliable. The gospel writers wanted to preserve their experience and were honest. Some of the facts in the gospel included accurate historical facts of that time period. Although there are many forms of New Testament manuscripts, they are very similar to the old, original writings. Bruce Metzger, a world-class scholar, stated that the modern new testaments are 99.5 % free of textual discrepancies. Lee also asked himself, “Is there Credible evidence for Jesus outside his biographies?”. We have better evidence of Jesus than any other religion. There are sources outside the Bible that account for Jesus’ miracles, followers, crucifixion, and teachings. Also, there are no archaeological findings that disprove any Biblical reference. In fact, archaeology discoveries show that Luke, a writer of one of the gospels, was a careful historian. If he was so careful with his writings, why would we assume that he would create inaccurate reports of something so important? As historians look at the documents that relate back to the time of Jesus, there is strong evidence that support that Jesus of History is the same as Jesus of faith. Many people have wondered if Jesus was crazy, but psychologist Gary Collins overrules this conspiracy. Jesus showed no signs of craziness...
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...(Chillingsworth) and tainted a holy man (Dimmesdale). By calling Prynne Mater Adolerata, he is using sarcasm to show that Prynne is in no way a saint like Mary. While Mary brought purity and suppressed evil, Prynne provided the opposite by making Dimmesdale impure and causing Chillingsworth’s evil to grow. Not only does Lawrence compare Prynne to Mary of the Bleeding Heart, but he also compares her to Mary Magdalen of the bible by stating “ Then when you've brought [Dimmesdale] down, humbly wipe off the mud with your hair, another Magdalen” (Lawrence 2). Mary Magdalen is a symbol for repentance in the Christian faith as well as being one of the few to witness the death and resurrection of Jesus. Lawrence, again, uses sarcasm to say that Prynne is not comparable to Mary Magdalen. While Magdalen stayed devoted to Jesus after his death, Prynne simply moved away for many years. Not only did Prynne abandon her devotion to Dimmesdale, she was also responsible for his death, unlike Magdalen. These comparisons that Lawrence makes are used to sarcastically, but effectively, target Prynne’s status as a hero. Prynne does not possess the attribute of neither Mary of the Bleeding Heart nor Mary Magdelene and as such should not be considered a heroine by any means. Lawrence utilizes short syntax to help support his tone, and further strengthen his critique. He uses very concise sentences in rapid succession such as saying “To seduce a man. To have everybody know. To keep up appearances of purity...
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...information to explicitly address the question at hand. When talking about inner peace, the student refers to the atoning death and resurrection of Jesus which has restored the covenantal relationship between God and humanity, sins have been forgiven, and this is what brings inner peace. The student also explicitly explored the idea that the teachings on peace are highly significant in the lives of adherents and she gives sound reasons why. The response shows, for example, that Christians are required to promote non-violence responses to conflict. She goes on to show how this call to peace has a significant impact on the decisions they are asked to make in order to adhere to that directive in their lives. Question: Evaluate the influence of Christianity in the lives of adherents in relation to their understanding and attainment of inner peace and contribution to world peace. The influence of Christianity in the lives of adherents is extensive and profound due to the religion’s emphasis on attaining peace through following the role model of Jesus Christ. Such a mandate permeates the entirety of a Christian adherent’s existence, entailing maintenance of right relationships with God and all people. Christians are required to reconnect with God through prayer and worship in order to attain inner peace, allowing for the regular renewal of Jesus as an example of unconditional and selfless agape love that contributes to both the achievement of inner harmony and the peaceful functioning...
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...Summer 2008 Online 29 July 2008 Death and Resurrection of Jesus To get a clear understanding of the complicated events that took place leading up to the death and resurrection of Jesus, it is first necessary to understand the background. Lots of things have been written about these courses of events. But it is sometimes difficult to combine all the details into a single story. The events of some days follow each other in calm sequence, while others are more of a swirling, splashing stream. Lots of things happen around the same time. We are dealing with two levels of events: things that actual happen and the intention behind the action. Along with the events leading to the death and resurrection, we also have divergent interests at work: interests of Judas, the Sanhedrin, the people and the disciples. Sometimes things coincide, sometimes they become entangled. For the sake of organizational purposes, we will interact: the plot against Jesus, the Passover Feast, Jesus’ trial, his approach to death and crucifixion, and the resurrection of Jesus. At first we might be lead to think only the plot to have Jesus arrested by means of a traitor (Judas). If you do more in depth studying, you will see that this does not do justice to the facts. After facing much opposition for his teaching, Jesus is betrayed by Judas Iscariot. Judas, like the other disciples expected Jesus to start a political rebellion and overthrow...
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...------------------------------------------------- Easter Sunday in United States ------------------------------------------------- Easter Sunday is an important day in the Christian church calendar because it celebrates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief. Many Christians celebrate Jesus Christ's resurrection on Easter Sunday. The Easter date depends on the ecclesiastical approximation of the March equinox. ------------------------------------------------- What do people do? Many churches hold special services on Easter Sunday, which celebrate the Jesus Christ's resurrection after his crucifixion. Many people also decorate eggs. These can be hard boiled eggs that can be eaten later, but may also be model eggs made of plastic, chocolate, candy or other materials. It is also common to organize Easter egg hunts. Eggs of some form are hidden, supposedly by a rabbit or hare. People, especially children, then search for them. In some areas, Easter egg hunts are a popular way for local businesses to promote themselves or may even be organized by churches. Easter Sunday is not a federal holiday but a number of stores are closed in many parts of the US and if they are open, they may have limited trading hours. In some cities, public transit systems usually run their regular Sunday schedule, but it is best to check with the local transport authorities if any changes will be implemented during Easter Sunday. Background In Pagan times, many groups of people...
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...SHAWN MORRIS’S REFLECTION PAPER INTRODUCTION My topics I will be addressing are Bible Study & Resurrection of Jesus Christ. I chose these topics due to nature of the subjects, what I was reading and learned over the past few weeks in Theology 104. I will give a full analysis of what I have read & implemented in my everyday life as I move forward in this class. TOPIC 1: BIBLE STUDY The Theological Definition of Bible Study: Bible theology is an attempt to articulate the theological aspects that the Bible contains as its writers addressed their particular settings. It is also the study of the Bible that seeks to discover what the biblical writers, under divine guidance, believed, described, and taught in the context of their own times. The Biblical Foundation of Bible Study: are the doctrines & teachings found in the Word of God that Christians cherish the most. These doctrines or teachings are taught very precisely from the word of God. There’s some examples; the virgin birth of Christ, the second coming of Christ, the preservation of the Word of God, & the atonement of our sins. The Practical Application of Bible Study: From the theological definition & the biblical foundation of Bible Study I’m taking in to consideration I am more about the studying habits set forth in learning about the Word of God. I see it along with my fellow classmates in this course how we can all grow closer to God knowing what Christ the Son did for us when he gave his life...
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...Characteristics of Jesus and His Resurrection Manny Roche’ Liberty University Reflection Paper 1 It is amazing to me how within four weeks of taking this course it has made quite an impact in my life. The two topics that I will be discussing are what have bettered my understanding of what it is to be a Christian or a better follower of the Jesus Christ. The increasing understanding of the characteristics of Jesus makes the need for him to be the fundamental foundation of my faith completely overwhelming. I have always understood as a child what Christ has done for me and how I need him in my life. This course has opened my eyes to how truly perfect our Savior is and how necessary his resurrection is to all of us as a whole. Jesus’ infallible example during his life while in the flesh and his conquer over death makes him the ultimate example of who to follow. The characteristics of Jesus Christ as 100% man and 100% God is one of the topics that will be focused on. The Bible has multiple references of who Jesus is and what he has done. It describes Jesus as a human being like the rest of us, having feelings of sadness, hunger, thirst, and being tempted. Jesus experienced all the emotion and the temptations that humanity has become custom to and in doing so, was able to demonstrate his true humaneness. The exception to all that Christ did and felt was his absolute sinless life and perfection. Jesus wept. (John 11:35, English Standard Version) This verse shows his recognition...
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...chosen: How can we be confident Jesus is returning?, If a person is a Christian, does it matter how they live their life?, and What can your local church do to better communicate God’s love to your community? We can’t do anything without Christ’s strength through us. Each of us needs strength to know God faithfully and know He is returning soon! We need strength to live our lives well and to prosper in God’s love. Church communities need strength to spread God’s word to communities all around. In saying this, I think it is completely natural to have questions about things you already know of, because there is always something you do not know about within a particular subject. TOPIC 1 We can be confident Jesus is returning because He has risen once before and promised (GAVE HIS WORD) He was coming again. My perspective on this matter has changed slightly due to a better understanding. I had not heard the complete resurrection story. Towns (2002) tells us that when the women came to the tomb on Easter morning they discovered Jesus’ body missing. His physical body was given life again- that is, His soul and body were re-united. This is something I had not thought of before in depth. I didn’t look at His soul and body being re-united, just that He ultimately rose again and forgave our sins. According to John 2:19, Jesus had predicted, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” He did indeed! I believe the proofs of resurrection given by Towns (2007) apply to...
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...This article was written in 2004 shortly after the movie directed by Mel Gibson, The Passion of the Christ, had made its way into theaters. This movie allowed people to see and experience Jesus’ death in a new way that portrayed the crucifixion as much more than just a victory; rather it showed how Jesus suffered on the cross. Through reading this article it is evident that Jesus’ death is a controversial topic; yet no matter how much debating takes place, everyone can see that Jesus had to die. The only question left it, why? One way to begin answering that question is through understanding atonement. During Jesus’ time on earth people offered sacrifices to the Lord hoping to receive atonement for their sins. When Jesus died on the cross he...
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...obeying one true God” (pg. 22). Mentioning Paul’s transformation from adversary to apostle of Jesus Christ, the novel explores the missionary trips and letters of Paul—both disputed and undisputed—to the various Christian communities. In addition, hallmarks of the apostle are explained as well such as: inclusion of Gentiles, commitments to non-violence, the value in suffering, and reconciliation. Diverting to the heart of the novel, Gorman creates eight themes, or “Paul’s big ideas”, that are evident throughout Pauline texts. The eight “big ideas” Gorman presents surround God, Christ, us, and the bonds that exist between one another. The first four of these focuses on Paul’s ideology of the imminent end and the role Jesus plays in the transition. The first of these describes the phrase “In the fullness of time”. According to Gorman, “the event of Jesus Christ was God’s perfectly timed means of effecting the transition from this age to the age to come” (pg. 59). This age to come occurs on a timeline that encompasses (i.) the death and resurrection of Jesus, (ii.) the current overlap of the ages, and ends with (iii.) the new age to come in all its glory. The next theme, described as “The Gospel of God” shows how the law could not deliver people from the power of Sin, and so, by means of God’s grace and love, reconciliation is made possible. We are reconciled through the death and resurrection of Christ, which introduces the next theme: “Even Death on a Cross”. Not only is Christ’s...
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