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In this episode, we cover:
The "Hardcore" Questions: Addressing whether the resurrection has any basis in fact, history, or common sense.
Undisputed Historical Facts: A look at the life, public execution, and rapid growth of the movement following Jesus of Nazareth that even secular historians acknowledge.
The Thomas Perspective: Why seeking evidence is a natural response and how the Gospel accounts provide it.
The Legal Case for the Empty Tomb: Examining the Roman and Jewish accounts, the "stolen body" theory, and the credibility of self-deprecating evidence from the disciples.
Faith vs. Ideas: Why the Bible doesn't allow for the resurrection to be just a "good idea," but insists on it as a verifiable reality.
Key Moments:
0:12 - Opening and Resurrection Sunday welcome.
4:24 - The two central questions: Did it happen? Does it matter?
7:45 - Addressing the notion that "the resurrection is just a good idea."
9:47 - Establishing the historical facts agreed upon by believers and atheists alike.
16:11 - The story of "Doubting Thomas" and our shared need for proof.
21:52 - Paul’s letter to the Corinthians: The consequences if Christ was not raised.
28:15 - Factual evidence: The history of the empty tomb and Emperor Hadrian’s role.
31:19 - A courtroom-style cross-examination of the "stolen body" theory.
Links & Resources:
[Insert links to specific books or citations mentioned, such as Tom Holland’s Dominion]
Connect with us:
Website: http://LeondeJuda.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cljoficial/#
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/congregacionleondejuda
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeondeJudaBoston
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In this episode, we cover:
The "Hardcore" Questions: Addressing whether the resurrection has any basis in fact, history, or common sense.
Undisputed Historical Facts: A look at the life, public execution, and rapid growth of the movement following Jesus of Nazareth that even secular historians acknowledge.
The Thomas Perspective: Why seeking evidence is a natural response and how the Gospel accounts provide it.
The Legal Case for the Empty Tomb: Examining the Roman and Jewish accounts, the "stolen body" theory, and the credibility of self-deprecating evidence from the disciples.
Faith vs. Ideas: Why the Bible doesn't allow for the resurrection to be just a "good idea," but insists on it as a verifiable reality.
Key Moments:
0:12 - Opening and Resurrection Sunday welcome.
4:24 - The two central questions: Did it happen? Does it matter?
7:45 - Addressing the notion that "the resurrection is just a good idea."
9:47 - Establishing the historical facts agreed upon by believers and atheists alike.
16:11 - The story of "Doubting Thomas" and our shared need for proof.
21:52 - Paul’s letter to the Corinthians: The consequences if Christ was not raised.
28:15 - Factual evidence: The history of the empty tomb and Emperor Hadrian’s role.
31:19 - A courtroom-style cross-examination of the "stolen body" theory.
Links & Resources:
[Insert links to specific books or citations mentioned, such as Tom Holland’s Dominion]
Connect with us:
Website: http://LeondeJuda.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cljoficial/#
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/congregacionleondejuda
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeondeJudaBoston