The Resurrection & The Word of God

The Foundations

John 1:1–5 ESV

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

1 Corinthians 15:12–20 ESV

Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. We are even found to be misrepresenting God, because we testified about God that he raised Christ, whom he did not raise if it is true that the dead are not raised. For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied. But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

Do we trust God the Father, do we trust The Son of God, is he our Savior

There is Mega church pastor Ressurection without having depending on the Word of God

false dichotomy.

But the word of God does not have to be to be Good evidence for the Resurrection.

We need to see that the Bible is reliable

What is the Bible 66 books

ARTICLE SEVEN THE COLLECTIONS OF THE SIXTY-SIX BOOKS OF THE BIBLE I. The Writing Materials of the Bible – The Spirit of God moved upon the authors of the Bible to record their precious messages upon whatever object was in current use at the time of the writing. Thus once again we see the marvelous condescension of God. These writing materials would include: A. Clay (Jer. 17:13; Ezek. 4:1) B. Stone (Exod. 24:12; 31:18; 32:15-16; 34:1, 28; Deut. 5:22; 27:2-3; Josh. 8:31-32) C. Papyrus (made by pressing and gluing two layers of split papyrus reeds together in order to form a sheet) (2 John 12; Rev. 5:1) D. Vellum (calfskin), parchment (lambskin), leather (cowhide) (2 Tim. 4:13) E. Metal (Exod. 28:36; Job 19:24; Matt. 22:19-20) II. The Language of the Bible A. The Old Testament was written in Hebrew, with the following exceptions appearing in Aramaic – These are: Ezra 4:8-6:18; 7:12-26; Daniel 2:4-7:28; Jeremiah 10:11. Question: Why the Hebrew language? At least two reasons might be offered: 1. It is a pictorial language, directed to the eyes of the reader. 2. It is also a personal language, appealing to the heart. Both these attributes are clearly demonstrated as one reads the 23rd Psalm. B. The entire New Testament was written in Greek. Question: Why this language? Reasons: 1. It is an intellectual language, addressed to the mind. 2. It is more understood than the Hebrew. 3. It can be expressed in technical format. 4. It was, at the time, a universal language. 5. It is best suited for describing the great terms such as justification, propitiation, etc. (See Romans 5 and Philippians 2.) III. The Reason for the Writing of the Bible – Perhaps the one supreme difference between man and all other creatures (apart from his immortal soul, of course) is his God-given ability to express his thoughts on paper. It has been observed that while it was no doubt desirable to speak to the prophets “in diverse manners” in time past, the best way to communicate with all men of all ages is through the written record. The advantages of the written method are many, of course: A. Precision – One’s thoughts must be somewhat precise to be written. 2 B. Propagation – The most accurate way to communicate a message is usually through writing. C. Preservation – Men die, and memories fail, but the written record remains. It may be said the New Testament especially was written for the following reasons: 1. Because of the demands of the early church (1 Thess. 5:27; 1 Tim. 4:13; 2 Tim. 3:16- 17) 2. Because of false doctrines (to counteract it) 3. Because of missionary endeavors (to propagate it) IV. The Possible Order of the Writing of the Bible A. Old Testament books 1. Job – 2000 B.C. (?) 2. Genesis through Deuteronomy – 1405 B.C. 3. Joshua – 1390 B.C. 4. Judges – 1025 B.C. 5. Ruth – 1025 B.C. 6. Psalms – 1000 – 930 B.C. (for the most part) 7. Proverbs – 930 B.C. 8. Ecclesiastes – 930 B.C. 9. Song of Solomon – 930 B.C. 10. 1 and 2 Samuel – 920 B.C. (?) 11. Obadiah – 850 B.C. 12. Joel – 848 B.C. 13. Jonah – 785 B.C. 14. Amos – 760 B.C. 15. Hosea – 758 B.C. 16. Isaiah – 739 B.C. 17. Micah – 735 B.C. 18. Nahum – 650 B.C. 19. Zephaniah – 640 B.C. 20. Jeremiah – 627 B.C. 21. Habakkuk – 608 B.C. 22. 1 and 2 Kings – 590 B.C. 23. 1 and 2 Chronicles – 590 B.C. 24. Lamentations – 586 B.C. 25. Ezekiel – 560 B.C. 26. Daniel – 538 B.C. 27. Haggai – 520 B.C. 3 28. Zechariah – 520 B.C. 29. Esther – 470 B.C. 30. Ezra – 455 B.C. 31. Nehemiah – 445 B.C. 32. Malachi – 435 B.C. B. New Testament books 1. James – A.D. 45 2. Galatians – A.D. 49 3. 1 Thessalonians – A.D. 51 4. 2 Thessalonians – A.D. 52 5. 1 Corinthian 5 – A.D. 55 6. 2 Corinthians – A.D. 56 7. Romans – A.D. 57 8. Ephesians – A.D. 60 9. Colossians – A.D. 60 10. Philemon – A.D. 61 11. Philippians – A.D. 61 12. Luke – A.D. 61 13. Acts – A.D. 61 14. Hebrews – A.D. 61 15. 1 Timothy – A.D. 62 16. Titus – A.D. 64 17. 1 Peter – A.D. 64 18. 2 Peter – A.D. 65 19. Matthew – A.D. 65 20. Mark – A.D. 65 21. 2 Timothy – A.D. 67 22. Jude – A.D. 85 23. John – A.D. 90 24. 1, 2, 3 John – A.D. 92 25. Revelation – A.D. 9

from Gary Habermas

The Minimal Facts Argument My Minimal Facts Argument in favor of Jesus’ resurrection was developed many years ago while writing my PhD dissertation.  It has two requirements for the historical facts that are used: each must be confirmed by several strong and independent arguments, plus the vast majority of even critical scholars must recognize the occurrence’s historical nature.  The critical scholars can be liberal, skeptical, agnostic, or even atheist, as long as they are specialists in a relevant field of study, such as New Testament.  Of these two requirements, it is important to recognize that the initial standard concerning strong evidential back-up is by far the most crucial.

So why do even critical scholars admit or allow these individual historical facts?  The answer is that each one is virtually undeniable.  Most of the half-dozen Minimal Facts typically used are confirmed by ten or more historical considerations each.  That is simply an amazing foundation, especially for events that occurred in the First Century AD!

The Half Dozen Facts The half-dozen facts we usually use are these: 1) that Jesus died by crucifixion; 2) that very soon afterwards, his followers had real experiences that they thought were actual appearances of the risen Jesus; 3) that their lives were transformed as a result, even to the point of being willing to die specifically for their faith in the resurrection message; 4) that these things were taught very early, soon after the crucifixion; 5) that James, Jesus’ unbelieving brother, became a Christian due to his own experience that he thought was the resurrected Christ; and 6) that the Christian persecutor Paul (formerly Saul of Tarsus) also became a believer after a similar experience. One “secret” not readily known is that these skeptical scholars are quite willing to cite New Testament texts in order to buttress the historical nature of these six events.  While not believing that these passages are inspired or even generally reliable, they still employ the individual texts that meet their standards of evidence.  It is largely from these passages, plus occasionally from extra-New Testament writings, that they find plenty of data to accept these half-dozen events.

Evidence That demands a verdict

PART I: Evidence for the Bible

CHAPTER 1: The Uniqueness of the Bible

Unique qualifications of the Bible set it apart from every other book ever written. The Scriptures deserve the consideration of all those seeking truth.

CHAPTER 2: How We Got the Bible

The writing of Scripture. Overview of canonization, or how each book came to be included in the Bible.

CHAPTER 3: Is the New Testament Historically Reliable?

The internal and external tests applied to ancient literature to determine reliability. The New Testament’s incomparable manuscript attestation. Archaeological evidence confirming the New Testament.

CHAPTER 4: Have the Old Testament Manuscripts Been Accurately Transmitted?

Methods and principles of Jewish scribes. Manuscript evidence and textual traditions. Powerful support for the divine authority and historical reliability of the Old Testament.

CHAPTER 5: Gnostic Gospels and Other Nonbiblical Texts

Historical overview of the relation between Gnosticism, gnostic texts, and orthodoxy. An analysis of the “Lost” Gospels and comparison with the New Testament canon.

PART II: Evidence for Jesus

CHAPTER 6: The Historical Existence of Jesus

Documented historical sources (Christian and non-Christian) confirming that Jesus was indeed a man of history. Archaeological support for Jesus’ existence.

CHAPTER 7: The Lofty Claims of Jesus

An analysis of Jesus’ claims to deity, both direct and indirect.

CHAPTER 8: The Trilemma: Lord, Liar, Lunatic?

If the New Testament records about the person of Jesus are historically accurate, there remain only three logical choices concerning his identity.

CHAPTER 9: Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled in Jesus Christ

Overview of Christ’s comprehensive fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. Illustrations of the sheer improbability that all the messianic prophecies of the Old Testament could be fulfilled in one man, in response to the critic who says, “It is all just a coincidence.”

CHAPTER 10: The Resurrection: Hoax or History?

Heavily documented evidence for the historicity of Christ’s literal, bodily resurrection. The significance of the resurrection for the Christian faith. Analysis and refutation of counter-theories.

CHAPTER 11: Is Christianity a Copycat Religion?

Thorough debunking of the claim that Christianity simply borrows most of its central features from ancient mystery religions. Evidence that Christianity is fundamentally unique.

CHAPTER 12: The Deity of Jesus: An Investigation

A consideration of the hypothesis that Jesus was actually God. The uniqueness of his entrance into history, life, teachings, death, and resurrection provide resounding confirmation.

CHAPTER 13: The Martyrdom of the Apostles

How the willingness of the apostles to suffer and die for their faith provides compelling evidence for the sincerity of their testimony.

PART III: Evidence for the Old Testament

CHAPTER 14: The Old Testament and Ancient Near Eastern Influences

A comparison of the Old Testament with other ancient Near Eastern texts reveals both striking similarities and vital differences.

CHAPTER 15: Biblically Faithful Approaches to Genesis

An overview of a range of faithful approaches to the Genesis origins account.

CHAPTER 16: Archaeology and the Old Testament

How the ever-shifting field of biblical archaeology continues to provide support for the reliability of Scripture. An exploration of the promise and limitations of archaeology for Christian apologetics.

CHAPTER 17: The Historical Adam

The theological significance of Adam and Eve as historical figures. Analysis of the textual, scientific, and linguistic evidence for Adam and Eve’s historicity.

CHAPTER 18: The Historicity of the Patriarchs

Support from cultural and archaeological evidence of the ancient world for the historical reliability of the Genesis patriachal accounts.

CHAPTER 19: The Historicity of the Exodus

Analysis of the biblical account of the exodus from Egypt, including Moses’ life, linguistic evidence for Israel’s presence in ancient Egypt, and archaeological insights.

CHAPTER 20: The Historicity of the Conquest

Various interpretations of the Israelites’ entrance into Canaan. An overview of compelling cultural and archaeological evidence supporting the biblical account.

CHAPTER 21: The Historicity of the United Monarchy

The cumulative case for a period of Israelite national unity under David and Solomon.

CHAPTER 22: The Historicity of the Divided Monarchy and Exilic Period

Overview of the well-documented historicity of the Divided Monarchy and exilic period. Answers to objections, including Finkelstein’s “low chronology” and a minimalist approach to Scripture’s accounts.

OLD TESTAMENT PASSAGES QUOTED BY JESUS CHRIST

NEW TESTAMENT QUOTE OLD TESTAMENT PASSAGE HISTORICAL OCCASION

1. Matthew 4:4

Matthew 4:7

Matthew 4:10

Deuteronomy 8:3

Deuteronomy 6:16

Deuteronomy 6:13

TEMPTATION

2. Matthew 5:21

Matthew 5:27

Exodus 20:13

Exodus 20:14

SERMON ON THE MOUNT

3. Luke 4:18, 19 Isaiah 61:1, 2 HOMETOWN SERMON

4. Matthew 9:13

Mark 10:7, 8

Mark 12:29, 30

Matthew 15:7-9

John 8:17

Hosea 6:6

Genesis 2:24

Deuteronomy 6:4, 5

Isaiah 29:13

Deuteronomy 17:6

CONFRONTATIONS WITH

THE JEWISH RULERS

5. Luke 7:27 Malachi 3:1 TRIBUTE TO JOHN

6. Matthew 21:16 Psalm 8:2 TRIUMPHAL ENTRY

7. Luke 19:46 Isaiah 56:7 TEMPLE CLEANSING

8. Matthew 21:42, 44 Psalm 118:22, 23 PARABLE ABOUT ISRAEL

9. Mark 12:36 Psalm 110:1 TEMPLE QUESTION SESSION

10. John 15:25 Psalm 35:19; 69:4 LAST PASSOVER

11. Matthew 27:46

Luke 23:46

Psalm 22:1

Psalm 31:5

ON THE CROSS

The Events and Individuals He Referred To

 The creation of Adam and Eve (Gen. 1:27; 2:24; Mk. 10:6-8)

 The murder of Abel (Gen. 4:10; Lk. 11:51)

 The corruption of Noah's day and the flood (Gen. 6-7; Lk. 17:26-27)

 The corruption of Lot's day and the fire (Gen. 19; Lk. 17:28-29)

 The worldliness of Lot's wife (Gen. 19:26; Lk. 17:32)

 The faith of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Mt. 22:32)

 Moses and the burning bush (Ex. 3; Mk. 12:26)

 Moses and the heavenly manna (Ex. 16:15; Jn. 6:31)

 Moses and the brazen serpent (Num. 21:18; Jn. 3:14)

 David and some shewbread (1 Sam. 21:6; Mt. 12:3-4)

 Solomon and the Queen of Sheba (1 Kings 10:1; Mt. 12:42)

 Elijah, a widow, and the famine (1 Kings 17:1, 9; Lk. 4:25-26)

 Naaman and his leprosy (2 Kings 5; Lk. 4:27)

 The murder of Zechariah (2 Chron. 24:20-21; Lk. 11:51)

 Daniel and the abomination of desolation (Dan. 9:27; 11:31; 12:11; Mt. 24:15)

 Jonah and the fish (Jon. 1:17; Mt. 12:40; 16:4)

 Jonah and the repentance of the Ninevites (Jon. 3:4-10; Lk. 11:30; Mt. 12:41)

The Passages He Quoted From

 During His temptations

1. The first temptation (in Mt. 4:4 He quoted Deut. 8:3)

2. The second temptation (in Mt. 4:7 He quoted Deut. 6:16)

3. The third temptation (in Mt. 4:10 He quoted Deut. 6:13)

 During His Sermon on the Mount

1. In Mt. 5:21 He quoted Ex. 20:13, the sixth commandment

2. In Mt. 5:27 He quoted Ex. 20:14, the seventh commandment; (also compare Mt. 5:31

with Deut. 24:1). (Note: He later quoted some of the same commandments during His

talk with a rich young ruler. See Mk. 10:19)

 During His hometown sermon (in Lk. 4:18-19 he quoted Isa. 61:1-2)

 During various confrontations with Jewish rulers

1. As He defended His associating with sinners (in Mt. 9:13 He quoted Hos. 6:6)

2. As He expounded on marriage (in Mk. 10:7-8 He quoted Gen. 2:24)

3. As He was asked concerning the greatest of the commandments (in Mk. 12:29-30 He

quoted Deut. 6:4-5)

4. As He rebuked their vain traditions (in Mt. 15:7-9 He quoted Isa. 29:13)

5. As the Pharisees questioned His authority (in Jn. 8:17 He quoted Deut. 17:6)

 During His tribute to John the Baptist (in Lk. 7:27 He quoted Malachi 3:1)

 During His Triumphal Entry Day (in Mt. 21:16 He quoted Psa. 8:2)

 During His cleansing of the temple (in Lk. 19:46 He quoted Isa. 56:7)

 During a parable about Israel (in Mt. 21:42, 44 He quoted Psa. 118:22-23; Isa. 8:14-15)

 During a question session in the temple (in Mk. 12:36 He quoted Psa. 110:1)

 During His last Passover night—predicting the world would hate the disciples as they

hated Him (in Jn. 15:25 He quoted Psa. 35:19; 69:4)

 On the cross

1. His fourth utterance (in Mt. 27:46 He quoted Psa. 22:1)

2. His seventh utterance (in Lk. 23:46 He quoted Psa. 31:5)

In summary, our Lord said the Law would be fulfilled (Mt. 5:18) and the Scriptures could not be

broken (Jn. 10:35). It has been estimated that over one-tenth of Jesus' recorded New Testament

words were taken from the Old Testament. In the four Gospels, 180 of the 1,800 verses that

report His discourses are either Old Testament quotes or Old Testament allusions.