The resurrection factor by josh mcdowell brightnight. Abogunrin, the language and nature of the resurrection of jesus christ in the new testament, journal of the evangelical theological society 24. Apr 05, 2010 bible care 33110 cancer care services the resurrection factor 1 corinthians 15. The speaker thought the resurrection could not be possible until he came to. Bible care 33110 cancer care services the resurrection factor 1 corinthians 15. The speaker thought the resurrection could not be possible until he came to certain conclusions. He quotes many experts in fields of archeology, history, legend. The resurrection of jesus, or anastasis is the christian belief that god raised jesus after his crucifixion as first of the dead, starting his exalted life as christ and lord. After watching video, scroll down to see related videos.
Many other scholars, historians, and legal experts have performed exhaustive evaluations of the facts surrounding the resurrection of jesus christ and concluded that there is no. The risen christs first appearance was to mary magdalene on that early sunday morning. Attempted explanations for the resurrection implications of the resurrection for your life today ideal for sunday school, home or campus bible study groups or for a personal study. Apr 04, 2007 this he did because of the resurrection. For centuries many of the worlds distinguished philosophers have assaulted christianity as being irrational, superstitious and absurd. Resurrection factor josh mcdowell proves that the bible is historically accurate and reliable and the resurrection of christ is a historical fact. The theories or alternate explanations must take into account all the acts surrounding the resurrection of christ. Author josh mcdowell does a good job of validating the literal, bodily resurrection of christ as a historical fact. This growth guide is designed to be used along with josh mcdowells bestselling book, the resurrection factor, and with the resurrection factor cassette resource. Jesus appeared to two disciples on the road to emmaus. One of the most cruel deaths that anyone could ever face. Fortunately for us, there is excellent evidence that the resurrection of jesus christ is an historical event. In christian theology, the death and resurrection of jesus are the most important events, a foundation of the christian faith, and commemorated by easter. A wide range of fulfilled prophecies, jesus miracles, his resurrection from the dead, the nature of scripture, and the deity of jesus christ are formidable arguments for the truth of christianity.
Some wrote about the president, others wrote about members of congress, some wrote about people in the entertainment business or sports business. When you invest in the expository sermon collection, you will receive your documents in both pdf and microsoft word format so they can be easily edited. A factor is an element contributing to a particular result or situation. Second, the resurrection of christ was historically accurate.
That faith that leads us to do good and to follow all of gods teachings. The resurrection of christ is the pivotal point around which christianity turns. The first clue towards reality is that the claim of the resurrection was made within days of the crucifixion, and if tomb wasnt really empty all one would need to do would be to visit the tomb and show the body. Each plays a key role in showing that this is the proper approach to god. Using your doubts to draw closer to god html version with original pagination 260 kb. Josh has authored or coauthored more than 90 books, including the classic a ready defense, evidence that demands a. Resurrection factor 1 of 5 about this video josh mcdowell proves that the bible is historically accurate and reliable and the resurrection of christ is a historical fact. Mcdowell looks at the historical evidence aruond the resurrection and makes a case for why it is the most coherent and rational set of events based on the eye witness testimony, the circumstantial evidence and even his own life changes 2000 years after the event. Jesus appeared to the women returning from the tomb. When jesus christ laydead in the tomb, a darkness as dense.
Josh mcdowell demonstrates how scientific and philosophical analyses are inadequate ways to examine the resurrection of jesus christ. Does the historical evidence support the resurrection of jes. Indeed, one would think that the reigning jews of the time sanhedrin who were actively. The resurrection factor part 2 discipleship library. Several very important factors are often overlooked when considering. Resurrection power use it or lose it jesus sacrifice on the cross not only paid the penalty for our sins, but gave him power and authority over death, the devil and the entire earth. In order to understand this evidence, well look at various sources, and then conclude what historical facts can be known about the death and literal, bodily resurrection of jesus. Pdf jesus of nazareth underwent jewish and roman trials, was flogged, and was sentenced to death by crucifixion. Josh mcdowell proves that the bible is historically accurate and reliable and the resurrection of christ is a historical fact. Whoever said, therell be plenty of time to sleep when im dead, didnt reckon with the resurrection factor. He quotes many experts in fields of archeology, history, legend, ancient roman and jewish custom and psychology. When considering the evidence and evaluating what happened that first easter, we must be conscious to two principles. As an appendix to the resurrection factor, mcdowell includes an excerpt from johnston cheneys the life of christ in stereo which attempts to harmonize the disharmonious gospel narratives.
Everything else that was said or done by christ and the apostles, no matter how great or marvelous, is secondary to the resurrection in importance. For christians, his resurrection is the guarantee that all the. Does the historical evidence support the resurrection of jesus. The was a book very similar to the more contemporary the case for christ by lee strobel. In this video, mcdowell shares about how he was changed from being an active opponent of chrisitan faith by the compelling evidence for the resurrection of jesus christ. He has written or coauthored 120 books, including evidence that demands a verdict and more than a carpenter.
As easter approaches, share this twentyfive minute video from josh mcdowell more than a carpenter with your unchurched friends. There is historical evidence to show jesus tomb was empty that resurrection. The evidence for the resurrection will be gary habermas minimal facts approach. Take our bible now, and lets look at 1 corinthians chapter 15 again, this wonderful chapter on resurrection. Everyone will be raised from the dead, but not everyone will share the same destiny. First, the bible had to be historically accurate and historically reliable.
The basis of everything in christianity is the resurrection. The impact of jesus resurrection tony nester sermon. The prisoner would first be whipped with a deadly whip with sharp bone that would break. The resurrection can affect our lives in so many ways and here are some of them. Christs postresurrection appearances to individuals. For example, according to the back cover of his book, the resurrection factor, he has spoken to more students than anyone else lecturing in universities. Come people of the risen king by keith and kristyn getty duration. See free pdf books for downloadable books quoted from here with a pdf pg. Historical evidences are analyzed to discuss the process of jesus pdf gypsies. The resurrection factor by josh mcdowell goodreads. I would recommend nt wrights the resurrection of the son of god. Religious development related to these significant personal steps has been a major factor in the course of his recent exegetical work. Many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.
The resurrection of jesus christ eternal productions. He shows how acceptable textual and legal analysis of the documentary evidence can only lead to one conclusion that the resurrection of jesus is unassailable fact. The death and resurrection of jesus the resurrection appearances of jesus christ 1. Apr 04, 2008 the resurrection of jesus josh mcdowell truth to go duration. Resurrect our relationships there may be people or friends weve had differences with in the past that we havent connected with for the longest time but its never too late to bury the hatchet. For example, he told us to invite to our homes people who cannot pay us back in this life. He is a travelling representative of campus crusade for christ speaking to more than ten million people in at least 84 countries, including 700 university and college campuses. The resurrection factor part 1 the background for what were going to look at in the next few sessions, which will be on the resurrection of jesus christ fact or fallacy. This is the way jesus said the hope of the resurrection is supposed to change our behavior. Each factor involved is assigned a probability between 0 and 1 with 0 as impossible and 1 being completely certain. Mar 14, 2008 josh discusses the validity of the resurrection. You will be repaid at the resurrection of the just luke 14. Just as she recognized jesus when he called her my name, so i have recognized the voice of jesus calling me by name. Evidence for the resurrection josh mcdowell ministry.
On the physical death of jesus christ article pdf available in jama the journal of the american medical association 25520. Josh mcdowell is an internationally recognised apologist and founder of the josh mcdowell ministry. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Pdf on the physical death of jesus christ researchgate. I am going to mention three things that are factors or particular results of the resurrection of the lord jesus christ. Pdf the historicity of jesus resurrection the debate between. The resurrection factor part 1 discipleship library. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Aug 16, 2012 whoever said, therell be plenty of time to sleep when im dead, didnt reckon with the resurrection factor.