Introduction: Today we will consider the state of exaltation of Christ which includes His resurrection, ascension and the second coming. However, we will study the Second Coming under eschatology and not in this unit
I - The Resurrection of Christ A - The reality of the resurrection All of the Gospels speak of this subject at great length (Mt 28:1-20; Mk 16:1-8; Lk 24:1-53; Jn 20:1 - 21:25)
Acts 3:14-15 14
Acts 4:2, 10,33...
Acts 17:2-3 2
Acts 17:18, 31
comp Acts 25:19; 26:23
An “Evidentialist” Note about Jesus' resurrection: 1. The highest power on earth (Rome) opposed this doctrine, but it could not silence or deny it 2. The Jews, enemies of this doctrine, could not deny it 3. The story spread under the witness of more than 500 people 4. One of the greatest promoters of it, was one who staunchly denied it, to the point of murdering or consenting to murdering 5. Undeniable signs and wonders took place in the Name of the Risen Christ 6. Despite the relentless efforts to prove the contrary, nobody has been able to find, trace or identify Jesus' bones 7. After 2000 years, the message of the Resurrection continues working miracles (the miracle of conversion and transformed lives) 8. Countless scores of thousands have died defending this message, like no other cause has known
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