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A. The Bible is a Story of God’s Grace
1. Genesis chapter 3 tells about the fall of mankind from God’s glory.
Isa 59:2
2. The rest of Scripture covers how God is restoring fellowship with mankind through His Son, Jesus Christ.
B. God has Always had Witnesses to His Plan
1. OT history had a cloud of witnesses.
Hebrews 4:12
2. The nation of Israel was to be God’s witness.
Isaiah 43:12
3. John the Baptist was God’s witness.
John 1:6-7
4. The works of Jesus are a witness.
John 5:36
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The Scriptures are witnesses.
John 5:39
6. Future Tribulation Witnesses.
Revelation 11:3
C. The Single Most Important Witness
The single most important witness of God’s grace throughout history is the resurrection.
What’s so important about it?
What’s the big deal?
1. Jesus claimed He would be rejected by religious leaders, killed and rise three days later.
Mark 8:31
2. Jesus claimed He was the resurrection and the life and whoever believes in Him will also live forever.
John 11:25-26
a. Two options:
i. Option 1: Jesus was a fake
He never died, he just took a nap for three days.
This does not hold up.
Romans were best at causing suffering and death.
empty tomb - no body.
Nobody has been able to produce a body.
Perhaps Joseph of Arimathea used the empty tomb.
He was lying
So what about His miracles?
People were healed.
He walked on water.
He calmed the sea.
Why would He suffer and die for a lie?
He was insane, a lunatic
How could a madman, one out of his mind, cause a following of thousands by simply teaching?
He was Satan himself
Why did He cast out demons?
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Option 2: Jesus was actually who He said He was.
The Son of Man, God in the flesh, full of grace and truth.
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Consider Option 1: If false, the resurrection never occurred and ultimately those who believe him have no hope.
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