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1. He was the “Son of God.”

10 ways Jesus said he was God

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Copyright © Simon G. HarrisScripture quotations taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission

1 Cor. 15:14 And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.

1 Cor. 15:14 And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.

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The importance of the resurrection:

1 Cor. 15:19 If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men.

1 Cor. 15:19 If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men.

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The importance of the resurrection:

1 Cor. 15:17-19 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. 18Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost.

1 Cor. 15:17-19 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. 18Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost.

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The importance of the resurrection:

without it

no Salvation

Matthew 12:38-40 For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

Matthew 12:38-40 For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

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The importance of the resurrection:

without it

Jesus isn’t God

1 Corinthians 15:4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,

1 Corinthians 15:4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,

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The importance of the resurrection:

without it

the Bible is meaningless

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The importance of the resurrection:

without it

Christianity is nothing special

1 Cor. 15:3-8 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: ….

1 Cor. 15:3-8 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: ….

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Did it happen?: TESTIMONIES

Paul the dateoral tradition

words verified

Luke 24:3 but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

Luke 24:3 but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

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Did it happen?: TESTIMONIES

The Gospelstomb was empty

a variety of appearances

Luke 24:34 and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.”

Luke 24:34 and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.”

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Did it happen?: TESTIMONIES

The Gospelstomb was empty

a variety of appearances

Acts 4:19 - 20 But Peter and John replied, … For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.”

Acts 4:19 - 20 But Peter and John replied, … For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.”

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Did it happen?: TESTIMONIES

Changed lives of disciples

Acts 2:47 And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

Acts 2:47 And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

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Did it happen?: TESTIMONIES

Changed lives ever since

Psychologically improbableNo motiveWhy was “lie” never exposedTomb GuardedGrave clothes

Psychologically improbableNo motiveWhy was “lie” never exposedTomb GuardedGrave clothes

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Did it happen?: THEORIES

Maybe …the disciples stole the body?

So why wasn’t it produced?So why wasn’t it produced?

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Did it happen?: THEORIES

Maybe …the authorities stole the body?

The Soldiers knew he diedThe blood and water confirmed it – Jn 19:34The grave clothesImpossibility of escape

The Soldiers knew he diedThe blood and water confirmed it – Jn 19:34The grave clothesImpossibility of escape

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Did it happen?: THEORIES

Maybe …Jesus didn’t really die?

Hallucinations are not common Hallucinations are private, individual & subjectiveHallucinations cannot be touched

Hallucinations are not common Hallucinations are private, individual & subjectiveHallucinations cannot be touched

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Did it happen?: THEORIES

Maybe …it was all hallucination

The difficulties may be great; but the absurdities of unbelief are greater."

The difficulties may be great; but the absurdities of unbelief are greater."

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Did it happen….

Yes!

1 Cor. 15:17-19 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. 18Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost.

1 Cor. 15:17-19 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. 18Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost.

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The relevance today:

The resurrection

validates the cross

John 17:3 Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.

John 17:3 Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.

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The relevance today:

The resurrection

means he’s alive

1 Thessalonians 4:14 We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.

1 Thessalonians 4:14 We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.

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The relevance today:

The resurrectionmeans I too will be raised

John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No-one comes to the Father except through me.

John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No-one comes to the Father except through me.

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The relevance today:

The resurrectionBrings confidence in the market place of faith

Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.

Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.

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The relevance today:

The resurrectionBrings confidence in the market place of faith