Open Arms Christian Fellowship

Introduction:

When "because the Bible says so..." is not good enough...

Principles historians use to determine whether a specific account of history is credible:
1. ________________________ support historical claims
2. ________________________ support historical claims
3. ________________________ support historical claims
4. ________________________ support historical claims
5. ________________________ support historical claims

Four Truths Critical Scholars Accept:
1. Jesus died by _________________.

2. Following Jesus' death, His disciples had experiences which lead them to __________ & __________ Jesus resurrected from the dead.
I Corinthians 15:3-8

3. A number of outside sources supports the truth of their belief in His ____________.

4. No opposing views adequately account for all the historical evidence. Therefore, Jesus' resurrection is the only plausible explanation.

Three Game Changers:
1. _____________________
Acts 8:1-3; 9:1-9

2. ___________________________
John 7:5; Galatians 1:18-19

3. ______________________
Matthew 28:11-15

I Peter 3:15
Apologian -

"When somebody predicts their own death and resurrection and pulls it off, we should go with whatever that person says." Andy Stanley