REVIEW :
We’ve examined the reliability and trustworthiness of the Old and New Testament. That examination gives us every reason to be confident that the Bible is both reliable and trustworthy.
With that foundation for our faith set we will look at what the Bible specifically teaches us. First and foremost we will look at what the Bible says about Jesus. rises and falls with Jesus.
More specifically of our faith is the resurrection of Jesus.
EMPTY TOMB
A. historical reliability of Jesus’ BURIAL supports empty tomb.
1 Cor 15:3-5 – formula
B. Tomb discovered by women – pg 367 (Reasonable Faith – Willian Lane Craig ) Luke 24:1-12 women and their low view in 1st century Judaism. Why would their account of the resurrection be included if the resurrection were a fabricated tale?!
C. Matthew 28:11-15 (The guards report )
What were unbelieving Jews saying about the empty tomb?
RESURRECTION APPEARANCES
A. 1 Cor 15:3-8
Paul
Peter
The 12
The 500
James – younger brother of Jesus
ORIGIN OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH ( in Jerusalem no less )
What is the cause?
( the resurrection ! )
CONCLUSION
1 Cor 15:12-26
1 Cor 15: 30-34 logical conclusion ( black or white)