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“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. John 14:27 "So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:36 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. John 13:34 For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ. John 1:17

Atheism Eastern Religions Islam Pagan Religions What is the point?

Sergius Paulus Inscription "Luke's history is unsurpassed in respect of its trustworthiness… Luke is a historian of the first rank; not merely are his statements of fact trustworthy... this author should be placed along with the very greatest historians” Sir William Ramsay, The Bearing of Recent Discovery on the Trustworthiness of the New Testament (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1953), p. 222 "Luke's history is unsurpassed in respect of its trustworthiness… Luke is a historian of the first rank; not merely are his statements of fact trustworthy... this author should be placed along with the very greatest historians” Sir William Ramsay, The Bearing of Recent Discovery on the Trustworthiness of the New Testament (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1953), p. 222

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Everything Stands or Falls on the Resurrection: If Christ has not been raised, then all our preaching is useless, and your faith is useless. And we apostles would all be lying 1 Cor. 15:14-15 No Bigger Question Exists Is There An Afterlife?Death is a Certainty

God Has Spoken! Supernatural ProofOffers ForgivenessOffers FreedomAvailable Nowhere Else "Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through Him forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you…” “…and through Him everyone who believes is freed from all things” he set free all who have lived their lives as slaves to the fear of dying. Hebrews 2:15 “…you could not be freed through the Law of Moses.” καταγγ έ λλω because by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified in His sight; for through the Law comes the knowledge of sin. Romans 3:20

God Has Spoken! Why Scoff At It? “Be careful! Don’t let the prophets’ words apply to you. For they said, ‘Look, you mockers, be amazed and die! For I am doing something in your own day, something you wouldn’t believe even if someone told you about it.’” Just as it is written, "HOW BEAUTIFUL ARE THE FEET OF THOSE WHO BRING GOOD NEWS OF GOOD THINGS!" However, they did not all heed the good news; for Isaiah says, "LORD, WHO HAS BELIEVED OUR REPORT?" Rom. 10:15-16

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But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. AND DO NOT FEAR THEIR INTIMIDATION, AND DO NOT BE TROUBLED 1 Peter 3:14

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