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Assassinated Pres. John F. Kennedy Nov. 22, 1963 Evidence concluded he acted alone Yet, many “theories” abound that he was part of a conspiracy, even a U.S. gov’t-led “cover-up” Lee Harvey Oswald
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#3 – The Alternatives To It The Alternatives To It
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#3 – The Alternatives To It FEARED BY THE BELIEVERS “The Body Was Reburied” Theory Believed by Mary in Jn 20:1-2, 13, 15 Dismissed by John in Jn 20:5-8 He saw the grave clothes folded He saw the head cloth rolled up off to the side He now “believed” He had been raised
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#3 – The Alternatives To It FURTHERED BY THE UNBELIEVERS “The Disciples Stole The Body” Theory The only one found in the Bible Mt 28:11-15 The Jews were worried about the spread of more “deception”…started this “theory” Mt 27:62-64
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#3 – The Alternatives To It FURTHERED BY THE UNBELIEVERS “The Disciples Stole The Body” Theory Problems If soldiers were asleep, how did they know? Doesn’t match the disciples’ conduct Jn 20:19 Doesn’t match the disciples’ reaction Lk 24:11 Tomb evidence doesn’t match the “mission”
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#3 – The Alternatives To It FURTHERED BY THE UNBELIEVERS “The Wrong Tomb” Theory In their state of excitement, the disciples simply went to the wrong tomb Not finding a body, they began proclaiming, “The Lord is risen from the dead!!”
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#3 – The Alternatives To It FURTHERED BY THE UNBELIEVERS “The Wrong Tomb” Theory Problems The women knew Jesus’ tomb Mt 27:61 If this “theory” were true, the Jews could have easily disproved the resurrection claim Direct everyone to the “right” tomb
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#3 – The Alternatives To It FURTHERED BY THE UNBELIEVERS “The Enemies Stole The Body” Theory The Jews stole the body in advance of the disciples to prevent them from stealing it This has the Jews acting in a way adverse to their own position Mt 27:62-64 They asked for a guard…they didn’t steal
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#3 – The Alternatives To It FURTHERED BY THE UNBELIEVERS “The Enemies Stole The Body” Theory Problems If this “theory” were true, the Jews could have easily disprove the resurrection claim Producing the “stolen” body would instantly silence the disciples and their preaching
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#3 – The Alternatives To It FURTHERED BY THE UNBELIEVERS “The Swoon” Theory The Lord didn’t die…He “swooned” (fainted) He suffered from all the pain, shock, trauma, loss of blood from the crucifixion Exhausted, He lost consciousness Later, in the coolness of the tomb, He revived
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#3 – The Alternatives To It FURTHERED BY THE UNBELIEVERS “The Swoon” Theory Problems It goes against common sense Could any man endure scourging & crucifixion, unwrap tightly wrapped clothes full of 100 lbs. of spices? Jn 19:38-40
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#3 – The Alternatives To It FURTHERED BY THE UNBELIEVERS “The Swoon” Theory Problems It goes against common sense Could this same man roll away the heavy stone and quietly escape from sleeping Roman soldiers…or fight them off if necessary?
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#3 – The Alternatives To It FURTHERED BY THE UNBELIEVERS “The Swoon” Theory Problems It goes against the evidence Roman soldiers (having no stake in the resurrection) observed He was dead Jn 19:31-33
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#3 – The Alternatives To It FURTHERED BY THE UNBELIEVERS “The Swoon” Theory Problems It goes against the evidence His side was pierced (a fatal act) Jn 19:34 Confirmed dead by a Roman centurion Mk 15:43-45
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#3 – The Alternatives To It Some Concluding Thoughts… The only acceptable, reasonable, viable interpretation that will stand up under cross-examination Ù Jesus was raised!! The alternative theories demand too much to believe
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#3 – The Alternatives To It Some Concluding Thoughts… These theories fail to address 1 important piece of evidence…an empty tomb The strength of evidence and the weakness of alternative theories leads honest people in 1 direction Jn 20:30-31 Acts 2:36-39
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