I don't Believe That Jesus Really Rose From the Dead! Part 3
The second program we watched was "AD" and that certainly emphasized the certain death and resurrection of Christ. (I especially liked seeing Eddie in the New Life commercial:)
Yesterday, we began looking at 3 theories that skeptics have come up with to deny Jesus' resurrection. We looked at the Swoon theory (swoon: to faint aka the Houdini theory:), the Twin theory, and the Hallucination theory. Let's now discover 5 other theories revealed and debunked in the following video.
Here's a reminder of the type of whip (flagrum) used on Jesus. Many men died from just being scourged by it, let alone being then crucified.
Read Mt.28:1-20. You'll notice this passage reveals when the stolen body theory got started.
Hey, why does it say in verse 17 that some of the eleven disciples doubted when they saw Jesus on the mountain in Galilee? They had even eaten meals with him at least a couple times in Jerusalem shortly after he rose from the dead. How could they possibly doubt? Here's my take on it. They were climbing the mountain in Galilee where they were to meet Jesus (28:7,10). (Perhaps this was the same mountain where he had first called them and appointed them as his special disciples- Luke 6:12-13.) As they climbed, they saw him and worshiped him. But some wanted to get closer before they would bow down to just any being. Angels were not to be worshiped (Perhaps doubting Thomas was one of those who doubted :) So Jesus once again took the initiative to dispel their doubts because the next verse says, "Then Jesus came to them and said..." 28:18. Interestingly, this is exactly what Jesus did earlier when the disciples saw him from a distance walking on the lake at night (Mt.14:25-32). They weren't sure who he was then either, so he also came near and spoke to them. And when he climbed into the boat, they worshiped him. When you are convinced who Jesus truly is, you worship him!
The blind man in John 9 also worshiped Jesus once Jesus came near and revealed who He was to him (John 9:35-38). And after our risen Lord spent 40 days with his disciples, notice what happened- "...while he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. And they stayed continually at the temple, praising God." When you are convinced who Jesus truly is, you worship him!
1.-Share one thing that impresses you from what you've read and or watched on the video today.
2.-Write on your MP3 card, "When they saw him, they worshiped him" Mt.28:17.
Isn't that what we will do when He comes back for us and we see Him face to face?!
Don't leave this mountaintop without worshiping the risen Jesus!
Here's a great song to prime the pump-
1. Video does a great job in refuting false theories about the resurrection of Jesus. Knowing that we have the truth on our side should fill us with boldness and confidence to be better communicators to the lost of the great redemptive message that Jesus died on the cross for out sins and was resurrected on the third day.
ReplyDeleteMat. 28:19,20 "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."
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Always leading the way Roger. I was at the Pastors Meeting yesterday and one of the guest pastors talked about being passionate for the lost like we have passion for our wives, the love we have for them should be how we love and pursue them. Just like Christ loves and pursues His bride, us...may He give you that confidence. Roger he is your confidence and strength!
DeleteThank you for stepping up and taking part of the great commission Roger. You will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. Have a blessed day.
DeleteGreat Roger and what great words of encouragement from Eddie and Sam!
Delete1. I liked how clearly the videos outline and concisely disclose the truth.
ReplyDeleteMatthew 28:17b " but some doubted"
Doubt= to be uncertain about something; be undecided in opinion or belief. (Dictionary.com)
Doubt is not necessarily unbelief. It can be simply the struggle within us to understand something beyond our current comprehension levels. Mark 9:24 b "Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!”
"How easily we doubt that which we don't understand" (My own)
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Robert, thanks be to God for you. Courageous humility flows from a strong communion with God and that is so evident in your words and life. Bless you bro.
DeleteWell said Robert, doubt has been a big obstacle in my thinking process, I do have a better understanding, but yet I must not let my guard down! Thank you brother
DeleteKeep up the good work delving into the word Robert. I thank God He reached out to you and you responded. God bless you.
DeleteI too join the other team members in expressing appreciation for you Robert!
DeleteThanks Robert it is very true believing but not knowing you believe.
Delete1.-Share one thing that impresses you from what you've read and or watched on the video today. 1) This video presents 4 additional theories that cannot be substantiated. The wrong tomb, stolen body, legend and the Quranic account or Islam scripture written approximately 600 to 700 years after Jesus resurrection. These theories are not base on any proof or actual eyewitness, they are all conjectures to dissuade us from believing in the resurrection of Jesus. The theories against Christianity covered, are the conspiracies of the evil forces prevalent in this world that wish to muddle our minds and take our focus away from Christ our Savior. Jesus coming, persecution, crucifixion and resurrection were prophesied and came to be, as written by the prophets, why or who can question Christ's resurrection is beyond my comprehension. The Gospels also records the life and time of Jesus and his miraculous way and ultimately His crucifixion and resurrection. Jesus has given us a new and eternal life through His death. Our faith will be tested at times, that's why we need to stay in the Word to educate ourselves in preparation to take on the falsehood we encounter. Jn.4:24 "God is Spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth." 2) Did it.
ReplyDeleteWay to be Armando. Never stop learning about God's word.
DeleteVery nice summary Armando.May we seek to teach others the truth, so they may worship in Spirit and truth like us brother.
DeleteVery well written Armando!
DeleteBrother Armando, well said. "the conspiracies of the evil forces prevalent in this world that wish to muddle our minds and take our focus away from Christ our Savior."
DeleteLuke 8:14 "The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature."
Wow. I loved this When you are convinced who Jesus truly is, you worship him!
ReplyDelete"When they saw him, they worshiped him" Mt.28:17.
The stolen body theory...wow. These men went to death for a lie? What did they have to gain? Nothing. There was no riches. They weren't famous men trying to hide a claim against them. They stuck to the Gospel of Jesus to the grave and never changed the story.
It was also interesting to know that the Quran does talk about the arrest, crucifixion and death of Jesus, but the belief that Jesus was assumed and not resurrected is completely different.
Enjoy the study. Good book that talks about these as well, More Than A Carpenter.
Excellent Eddie! Thanks for also passing on so much great encouragement!
DeleteBrother Eddie, yes! "They stuck to the Gospel of Jesus to the grave and never changed the story." Truth continues to be true whether someone or no one believes it! We're blessed to have you on the team :-). By the way, can I have your autograph? lol, you're famous :-)
Delete1) No one will die for something they believe is a lie. How bold they were to die and live eternally for Jesus. I pray that we continue to sow seeds to the future fruitful followers of Jesus.
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Brother Sammy, excellent recommendations! Thanks, God bless you and your family brother :-)
DeleteYou nailed it Sam! And courageously, some such as Peter were nailed to a cross for proclaiming the risen Christ. Lord, help us.
DeleteEveryone Enjoy watching
ReplyDeleteNewsboys - God's Not Dead
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_OTz-lpDjw&feature=player_detailpage
We watched it Easter Sunday evening and that song has happily been in my head since :)
DeleteIf you have a few extra minutes watch this song as well.
ReplyDeleteNewsboys - We Believe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjZ01FcK0yk&feature=player_detailpage
1- Matthew 28: 17 "when they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted." This verse just proves a point that some people have little to no faith to some people have some faith to a lot of faith. Some people have to see thing in person and some people believe without seeing. Proof, evidence and seen in person is what some people need that have little to no faith. People who know God in a personal why only needs faith.
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You're right Mike. And for us to grow in faith, it's the word- Faith comes by hearing... the message of Christ. Rom.10:17
Delete1. I love how it speaks of the angel coming down to move the stone and tell them he has risen! I also like the the verse mat. 28;20 "and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
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And I love reading your comments Rich! So glad you're with us.
Delete1. The video is excellent and clearly validates the resurrection of Jesus.
ReplyDeleteMen would not give their lives for a made up story--they would only die
for the truth and beliefs, as they witnessed all 1st hand.
Love him with all your heart and soul and believe, as he will return!
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So glad you liked the video Jack. Great point underscored about men not dying for what they know is a lie.
Delete1) One thing that stuck to me was the only "theory" that made sense was the Bible. The bible has no cons. It's a book of truth. It makes complete sense without leaving you with a doubt. It goes to show you that Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. There is no one in history that has impacted the world like Jesus.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jesus for dying on the cross for my sins. You are not dead you are surely alive.
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Yes Vince and as I was listening to the Newsboys song, I read your words- "Your'e not dead, you're surely alive!" :)
Delete1) One thing that stands out to me is that the more questions you ask the more holes that develop in their stories, but with out those question and subsequent answers they could seem pretty credible.
ReplyDeleteb) From the scripture reading what stands out to me, is the human beings capacity to doubt God no matter how constant or obvious the evidence. As life passes I at times am both doubting Thomas and faithful Abraham
Oh I love your honest assessment there Antonio- "As life passes I at times am both doubting Thomas and faithful Abraham."
DeleteThe older I've gotten, it's not been doubt that I've battled, but despair. How long O Lord, how long?! Some of the lament psalms that earlier in life I wasn't attracted to, have more attraction to me now. And how much more I long for His return to make this wrong world right.
Brother Tony, agreed! "human beings capacity to doubt God no matter how constant or obvious the evidence." Moses had the difficult chore of telling a generation of Israelites what abundant blessings they were about to inherit in the Book of Deuteronomy. They had known nothing but desert life so how can they envision something they had never seen? The same is true for us!
Delete1.The video : All the evidence that supports the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Today's reading matthew 28:1-20 towards the end verses 16 to 20 the great commission is probably one of my favorite. Go to make disciples of all nations baptized them in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit.
ReplyDelete2.Did it "When they saw him, they worshiped him" Mt.28:17
And so glad George that you are in M3 to help make multiplying MANLY disciples. Any prospects to invite to join us?
DeleteBrother George, I admire your passion for all things of God. Having heard your testimony, I thank God for just how far He's brought you :-)
Delete1.-Share one thing that impresses you from what you've read and or watched on the video today.
ReplyDeleteWhat impressed me, is the amount of detail and evidence provided in God's Word to be able to prove the resurrection and to refute all the many variant theories that contradict that Jesus rose from the dead. God made sure that our faith and hope is anchored to the rock of Truth which is His Word. And praise God that His Word stands taller and appears more solid after critical examination.
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So well said Dave!
DeleteBrother David H, yes "praise God that His Word stands taller and appears more solid after critical examination."
Delete1 Peter 1:7"These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed."
I liked the points that are made to contradict the theories. These daily videos are good tools to use and study so that we are prepared to debate with non believers. The Resurrection is what gives us hope for eternal life. Without it, there is no reason for us being here.
ReplyDelete2.-Write on your MP3 card, "When they saw him, they worshiped him" Mt.28:17.
Isn't that what we will do when He comes back for us and we see Him face to face?!
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Excellent Chuy!
DeleteBrother Chuy, yes! We should be ready in season and out of season. 2 Timothy 4:2 "Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction."
Delete1. What struck me from the video is why would the disciples give there lives up for something that's not true. I don't know any man who would give there life up for a false profit. I believe they gave there lives up because he was risen from the dead. They knew exactly why they gave their lives up because they believed and knew he was risen.
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Great observation James :) and so true
DeleteYou got that right James! And if they all agreed to lie, you know someone would fink on the others if pressure came to bear on him to "talk or someone's gonna get hurt."
DeleteBrother James, "Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die." (Romans 5:7) Peter denied Jesus 3 times before the crucifixion but upon being reaffirmed and reestablished by Jesus, tradition says that Peter was martyred for his faith. He even requested and was approved to be crucified upside-down because he said he wasn't worthy to die in the same manner/position as Jesus Christ.
DeleteWell said, "They knew exactly why they gave their lives up because they believed and knew he was risen."
1. I liked the videos as an awesome witnessing tool. If I ever meet a person who denies the bodily resurrection of Christ, I will politely ask them which theory do they adhere to? and why? I may even throw out a couple of the theories that they can choose, and then unravel that theory as a blatant lie.
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I think they better surrender to you instead, Israel! :)
DeleteBrother Israel, now you're a man with a plan! Way to go brother, God bless you and your family :-)
DeleteOh how I can't wait for our risen King to come down and show His glory to us all. But in the mean time to keep on proclaiming the Gospel to all.
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Yes, my witnessing warrior!
DeleteBrother Ismael, yes! We have a Spirit of expectation, wholeheartedly anticipating the triumphant return or our Lord and Savior. The LORD of LORDS and KING of KINGS!!!!!
Delete1. Jesus really rose from the dead, the theories from video can't prove otherwise. Jesus has risen indeed.
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Right to the point Oscar. Very good!
DeleteBrother Oscar, agreed, sometimes seeing leads to believing!
DeleteYessir! Good stuff Oscar!!
DeleteYessir! Good stuff Oscar!!
Delete1. I understand lying for your benefit, but once your life is at stake, any person would admit to lying. That's why it doesn't make sense that the 11 would die for a lie.
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I agree Lucas, it would be hard to get one or two people to die for a lie but what are the odds you could get 11 people to give up their life for a lie.
DeleteBrother Lucas, great to have you on-board. When we know the Truth (Jesus) nothing can persuade us to follow a lie. God bless you brother.
Delete1.-Share one thing that impresses you from what you've read and or watched on the video today.
ReplyDeleteWatching these videos made me think that people put a lot of effort into the theories to dispute the resurrection but the videos make it look simple to dispel them. It’s also interesting that the Quran has two different theories. If I was confident in something I would have one version of what happened not two.
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Brother George, good point "interesting that the Quran has two different theories". Way to keep faithful, "no Word, no sleep"
Delete1. That was a very interesting and enjoyable video. I'll always find it odd that anyone would even try to use those Qurannic theories as ways to try disproving the Gospel cosidering that the Quran was written 600 years after Jesus Christ was on Earth ( they were incredibly unbelievable especially the one about Judas replacing Jesus on the cross.). As with the first video, the man did a very good job disproving all the false theories. This video can be quite helpful as witnessing tool.
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Brother Alex, I've read books in the Qur'an and to my surprise it mentions several of the Bible saints. The problem that still persist is that it mentions partial truths and even partial truths are complete lies. Keep up the hard work for you'll soon be unstoppable.
DeleteYou know it is very interesting how deceitful people can be even tho they may believe in something or not. As verse 12 says "when the chief priests had met with the elders and DEVISED a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money." I love what the last verses explain
ReplyDeleteMatthew 28:18-20
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
I believe that regardless of waiting to see the lord at the end of days to worship him, I should worship him now and forever just because of him being risen and walking among us.
Brother Guillermo, yes! Why wait, let's worship Him now and forever more. Hallelujah!!!!!
DeleteI am always impressed with Jesus's resurrection! Im also impressed how easily this video makes it to disprove all of these false theories. Im very grateful for these explanatory videos!
ReplyDeleteWhat impresses me from the reading is when He lets us know that He is surely with us always, to the very end of the age.
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God's not dead was a very impactful move; espically as the professor revealed himself while quoting scripture.
ReplyDeleteThere are many ways that we can decidely create an excuse that will in some hope refute truth. The source for much of arguments against and differing ideals is doubt and mistrust. From those is usually fear. The power fear can lead a person to shake in their boots, question authorities, and even have scales put right back onto their eyes. Blinding so much to be disabled from seeing Jesus in front of thir faces
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