1. The Deity of Christ Copyright by Norman Geisler 2006 Copyright by Norman Geisler 2006

2. Twelve Points that Show Christianity is True 1. Truth about reality is knowable. 2. The opposite of true is false. 3. It is true that the theistic God exists. 4. If God exists then miracles are possible. 5. Miracles can be used to confirm a message from God. 6. The New Testament is historically reliable. 7. The New Testament says Jesus claimed to be God. 8. Jesus’ claim to be God was miraculously confirmed by: a. His fulfillment of many prophecies about Himself; b. His sinless and miraculous life; c. His prediction and accomplishment of His resurrection 9. Therefore, Jesus is God. 10. Whatever Jesus (who is God) teaches is true. 11. Jesus taught that the Bible is the Word of God. 12. Therefore, it is true that the Bible is the Word of God (and anything opposed to it is false). 1. Truth about reality is knowable. 2. The opposite of true is false. 3. It is true that the theistic God exists. 4. If God exists then miracles are possible. 5. Miracles can be used to confirm a message from God. 6. The New Testament is historically reliable. 7. The New Testament says Jesus claimed to be God. 8. Jesus’ claim to be God was miraculously confirmed by: a. His fulfillment of many prophecies about Himself; b. His sinless and miraculous life; c. His prediction and accomplishment of His resurrection 9. Therefore, Jesus is God. 10. Whatever Jesus (who is God) teaches is true. 11. Jesus taught that the Bible is the Word of God. 12. Therefore, it is true that the Bible is the Word of God (and anything opposed to it is false).

3. No God at all The Three Major Religious World Views God is all God made all ReligiousHumanism Zen Buddhism Hinduism New Age JudaismChristianityIslam

4. Three Great Arguments for the Existence of God 1. Cosmological Argument 2. Teleological Argument 3. Moral Argument 1. Cosmological Argument 2. Teleological Argument 3. Moral Argument

5. –Cosmological Has always existed outside the universe is infinitely powerful –Teleological is infinitely intelligent has purpose –Moral is absolutely morally perfect Is personal –Cosmological Has always existed outside the universe is infinitely powerful –Teleological is infinitely intelligent has purpose –Moral is absolutely morally perfect Is personal This is the God of biblical Christianity (identified without reference to the Bible) From these 3 arguments we know that

6. No God at all The Three Major Religious World Views God is all God made all

7. The Possibilities in a Theistic Universe Could be true: 1.Judaism 2.Christianity 3.Islam Could be true: 1.Judaism 2.Christianity 3.Islam Cannot be true: 1.Hinduism 2.Buddhism 3.New Age 4.Secular Humanism 5.Mormonism 6.Polytheism 7.Wicca 8.Confucianism 9.Taoism Cannot be true: 1.Hinduism 2.Buddhism 3.New Age 4.Secular Humanism 5.Mormonism 6.Polytheism 7.Wicca 8.Confucianism 9.Taoism

8. The Three Major Theistic Religions Which is true: 1.Judaism? 2.Christianity? 3.Islam? Which is true: 1.Judaism? 2.Christianity? 3.Islam? God made all

9. Twelve Points that Show Christianity is True 1. Truth about reality is knowable. 2. The opposite of true is false. 3. It is true that the theistic God exists. 4. If God exists then miracles are possible. 1. Truth about reality is knowable. 2. The opposite of true is false. 3. It is true that the theistic God exists. 4. If God exists then miracles are possible.

10. Did David Hume Prove Miracles are Not Credible? David Hume’s Objection: 1.1. Natural Law is by definition a description of a regular occurrence. 2.2. A miracle is by definition a rare occurrence. 3.3. The evidence for the regular is always greater than that for the rare. 4.4. A wise person always bases his belief on the greater evidence. 5.5. Therefore, a wise person should never believe in miracles. David Hume’s Objection: 1.1. Natural Law is by definition a description of a regular occurrence. 2.2. A miracle is by definition a rare occurrence. 3.3. The evidence for the regular is always greater than that for the rare. 4.4. A wise person always bases his belief on the greater evidence. 5.5. Therefore, a wise person should never believe in miracles.

11. The Answer to Hume’s Objection The evidence for regular events is not always greater than that for the rare. Examples from Hume’s own world view: 1.1. The Big Bang has not occurred regularly. 2. The origin of life on earth does not occur regularly. 3. Macro-evolution has not been repeatable. 4. The entire history of the earth is unrepeatable. The evidence for regular events is not always greater than that for the rare. Examples from Hume’s own world view: 1.1. The Big Bang has not occurred regularly. 2. The origin of life on earth does not occur regularly. 3. Macro-evolution has not been repeatable. 4. The entire history of the earth is unrepeatable.

12. Twelve Points that Show Christianity is True 1. Truth about reality is knowable. 2. The opposite of true is false. 3. It is true that the theistic God exists. 4. If God exists then miracles are possible. 5. Miracles can be used to confirm a message from God (i.e., as an act of God to confirm a word from God). 1. Truth about reality is knowable. 2. The opposite of true is false. 3. It is true that the theistic God exists. 4. If God exists then miracles are possible. 5. Miracles can be used to confirm a message from God (i.e., as an act of God to confirm a word from God).

13. Jesus claimed to be God!

14. Jesus Asserted He was God By Claiming: 1.1. To be the great “I Am.” 2.2. To be equal with God. 3.3. To be Jehovah (Yahweh). 4.4. To be honored as God 5.5. To be the Messiah-God. 6.6. To be worthy of worship. 7.7 To be equal in authority with God. 8.8. To be the object of prayer like God. 1.1. To be the great “I Am.” 2.2. To be equal with God. 3.3. To be Jehovah (Yahweh). 4.4. To be honored as God 5.5. To be the Messiah-God. 6.6. To be worthy of worship. 7.7 To be equal in authority with God. 8.8. To be the object of prayer like God.

15. 1. Jesus claimed to be the "I AM" God's Name is "I AM" (Ex. 3:14). God's Name is "I AM" (Ex. 3:14). Jesus said: "Before Abraham was, I AM" (Jn. 8:58). Jesus said: "Before Abraham was, I AM" (Jn. 8:58). God's Name is "I AM" (Ex. 3:14). God's Name is "I AM" (Ex. 3:14). Jesus said: "Before Abraham was, I AM" (Jn. 8:58). Jesus said: "Before Abraham was, I AM" (Jn. 8:58).

16. 2. Jesus Claimed to be Equal with God Jesus said, "Son, your sins are forgiven" (Mk. 2:5f.). Jesus said, "Son, your sins are forgiven" (Mk. 2:5f.). The scribes replied: "Who can forgive sins but God alone?" (2:7). The scribes replied: "Who can forgive sins but God alone?" (2:7). Jesus said, "Son, your sins are forgiven" (Mk. 2:5f.). Jesus said, "Son, your sins are forgiven" (Mk. 2:5f.). The scribes replied: "Who can forgive sins but God alone?" (2:7). The scribes replied: "Who can forgive sins but God alone?" (2:7).

17. 3. Jesus Claimed to be Yahweh (LORD) NT Jn. 10:11 Rev. 1:17 Mt. 25:31f. Mt. 25:1 Jn. 8:12 Jn. 4:42 Jn. 17:5 Jn.5:21 NT Jn. 10:11 Rev. 1:17 Mt. 25:31f. Mt. 25:1 Jn. 8:12 Jn. 4:42 Jn. 17:5 Jn.5:21 Attribute Shepherd First & Last Judge Bridegroom Light Savior God's Glory Giver of Life Attribute Shepherd First & Last Judge Bridegroom Light Savior God's Glory Giver of Life OT Psa. 23:1 Isa. 44:6 Joel 3:12 Isa. 62:5 Psa. 27:1 Isa. 43:11 Isa. 42:8 1Sam. 2:6 OT Psa. 23:1 Isa. 44:6 Joel 3:12 Isa. 62:5 Psa. 27:1 Isa. 43:11 Isa. 42:8 1Sam. 2:6

18. 4. Jesus claimed He should be honored as God. He said that all men should, "honor the Son just as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father, who sent him" (Jn. 5:23). He said that all men should, "honor the Son just as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father, who sent him" (Jn. 5:23).

19. 5. Jesus Claimed to be Messiah- God 1. OT taught that the Messiah was God (Psa. 45:6; 110:1; Isa. 9:6; Dan. 7:9). 1. OT taught that the Messiah was God (Psa. 45:6; 110:1; Isa. 9:6; Dan. 7:9).

20. 5. Jesus Claimed to be Messiah-God 1. OT taught that the Messiah was God (Psa. 45:6; 110:1; Isa. 9:6; Dan. 7:9). 1. OT taught that the Messiah was God (Psa. 45:6; 110:1; Isa. 9:6; Dan. 7:9). 2. Jesus claimed to be the Messiah (Mk. 14:61-64; Jn. 4:25-26). 2. Jesus claimed to be the Messiah (Mk. 14:61-64; Jn. 4:25-26). 1. OT taught that the Messiah was God (Psa. 45:6; 110:1; Isa. 9:6; Dan. 7:9). 1. OT taught that the Messiah was God (Psa. 45:6; 110:1; Isa. 9:6; Dan. 7:9). 2. Jesus claimed to be the Messiah (Mk. 14:61-64; Jn. 4:25-26). 2. Jesus claimed to be the Messiah (Mk. 14:61-64; Jn. 4:25-26).

21. 5. Jesus Claimed to be Messiah-God 1. OT taught that the Messiah was God (Psa. 45:6; 110:1; Isa. 9:6; Dan. 7:9). 2. Jesus claimed to be the Messiah (Mk. 14:61-64; Jn. 4:25-26). 2. Jesus claimed to be the Messiah (Mk. 14:61-64; Jn. 4:25-26). 3. Hence, Jesus claimed to be the Messiah-God. 3. Hence, Jesus claimed to be the Messiah-God. 1. OT taught that the Messiah was God (Psa. 45:6; 110:1; Isa. 9:6; Dan. 7:9). 2. Jesus claimed to be the Messiah (Mk. 14:61-64; Jn. 4:25-26). 2. Jesus claimed to be the Messiah (Mk. 14:61-64; Jn. 4:25-26). 3. Hence, Jesus claimed to be the Messiah-God. 3. Hence, Jesus claimed to be the Messiah-God.

22. 6. Jesus Claimed to be God by Accepting Worship 1. Bible forbids worshiping anyone but God (Ex. 20:1-4; Deut. 5:6-9). 1. Bible forbids worshiping anyone but God (Ex. 20:1-4; Deut. 5:6-9).

23. 6. Jesus Claimed to be God by Accepting Worship 1. Bible forbids worshiping anyone but God (Ex. 20:1-4; Deut. 5:6-9). 1. Bible forbids worshiping anyone but God (Ex. 20:1-4; Deut. 5:6-9). 2. Humans refused worship (Acts 14:15). 2. Humans refused worship (Acts 14:15). 1. Bible forbids worshiping anyone but God (Ex. 20:1-4; Deut. 5:6-9). 1. Bible forbids worshiping anyone but God (Ex. 20:1-4; Deut. 5:6-9). 2. Humans refused worship (Acts 14:15). 2. Humans refused worship (Acts 14:15).

24. 6. Jesus Claimed to be God by Accepting Worship 1. Bible forbids worshiping anyone but God (Ex. 20:1-4; Deut. 5:6-9). 1. Bible forbids worshiping anyone but God (Ex. 20:1-4; Deut. 5:6-9). 2. Humans refused worship (Acts 14:15). 2. Humans refused worship (Acts 14:15). 3. Angels also refused worship (Rev. 22:8-9). 3. Angels also refused worship (Rev. 22:8-9). 1. Bible forbids worshiping anyone but God (Ex. 20:1-4; Deut. 5:6-9). 1. Bible forbids worshiping anyone but God (Ex. 20:1-4; Deut. 5:6-9). 2. Humans refused worship (Acts 14:15). 2. Humans refused worship (Acts 14:15). 3. Angels also refused worship (Rev. 22:8-9). 3. Angels also refused worship (Rev. 22:8-9).

25. 6. Jesus Claimed to be God by Accepting Worship 1. Bible forbids worshiping anyone but God (Ex. 20:1-4; Deut. 5:6-9). 1. Bible forbids worshiping anyone but God (Ex. 20:1-4; Deut. 5:6-9). 2. Humans refused worship (Acts 14:15). 2. Humans refused worship (Acts 14:15). 3. Angels also refused worship (Rev. 22:8-9). 3. Angels also refused worship (Rev. 22:8-9). 4. But Jesus accepted worship on numerous occasions. 4. But Jesus accepted worship on numerous occasions. 1. Bible forbids worshiping anyone but God (Ex. 20:1-4; Deut. 5:6-9). 1. Bible forbids worshiping anyone but God (Ex. 20:1-4; Deut. 5:6-9). 2. Humans refused worship (Acts 14:15). 2. Humans refused worship (Acts 14:15). 3. Angels also refused worship (Rev. 22:8-9). 3. Angels also refused worship (Rev. 22:8-9). 4. But Jesus accepted worship on numerous occasions. 4. But Jesus accepted worship on numerous occasions.

26. 6. Jesus Claimed to be God by Accepting Worship 1. Bible forbids worshiping anyone but God (Ex. 20:1-4; Deut. 5:6-9). 1. Bible forbids worshiping anyone but God (Ex. 20:1-4; Deut. 5:6-9). 2. Humans refused worship (Acts 14:15). 2. Humans refused worship (Acts 14:15). 3. Angels also refused worship (Rev. 22:8-9). 3. Angels also refused worship (Rev. 22:8-9). 4. But Jesus accepted worship on numerous occasions. 4. But Jesus accepted worship on numerous occasions. 5. Therefore, Jesus claimed to be God. 5. Therefore, Jesus claimed to be God. 1. Bible forbids worshiping anyone but God (Ex. 20:1-4; Deut. 5:6-9). 1. Bible forbids worshiping anyone but God (Ex. 20:1-4; Deut. 5:6-9). 2. Humans refused worship (Acts 14:15). 2. Humans refused worship (Acts 14:15). 3. Angels also refused worship (Rev. 22:8-9). 3. Angels also refused worship (Rev. 22:8-9). 4. But Jesus accepted worship on numerous occasions. 4. But Jesus accepted worship on numerous occasions. 5. Therefore, Jesus claimed to be God. 5. Therefore, Jesus claimed to be God.

27. Jesus accepted worship from: 1. The mother of James and John (Mt. 20:20); 2. The Gerasene demoniac (Mk. 5:6); 3. A blind man (Jn. 9:38); 4. Doubting Thomas (Jn. 20:28); 5. The women at the tomb (Mt. 28:9); 6. A Canaanite women (Mt. 15:25) 7. His disciples [Mt. 14:33]; 8. A healed leper (Mt. 8:2); 9. A rich young ruler [Mt. 9:18). 1. The mother of James and John (Mt. 20:20); 2. The Gerasene demoniac (Mk. 5:6); 3. A blind man (Jn. 9:38); 4. Doubting Thomas (Jn. 20:28); 5. The women at the tomb (Mt. 28:9); 6. A Canaanite women (Mt. 15:25) 7. His disciples [Mt. 14:33]; 8. A healed leper (Mt. 8:2); 9. A rich young ruler [Mt. 9:18).

28. An Important Note: 1. Jesus never rebuked anyone who worshiped Him. 1. Jesus never rebuked anyone who worshiped Him.

29. An Important Note: 1. Jesus never rebuked anyone who worshiped Him. 1. Jesus never rebuked anyone who worshiped Him. 2. He even commended some for doing it (Jn. 20:29 cf. Mt. 16:17) 2. He even commended some for doing it (Jn. 20:29 cf. Mt. 16:17) 1. Jesus never rebuked anyone who worshiped Him. 1. Jesus never rebuked anyone who worshiped Him. 2. He even commended some for doing it (Jn. 20:29 cf. Mt. 16:17) 2. He even commended some for doing it (Jn. 20:29 cf. Mt. 16:17)

30. 7. Jesus Claimed to Have Equal Authority with God by Putting His words on a par with God's: "You have heard that it was said to the people long ago.... But I tell you..." (Mt. 5:21, 22). "You have heard that it was said to the people long ago.... But I tell you..." (Mt. 5:21, 22). "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations..." (Mt. 28:18-19). "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations..." (Mt. 28:18-19). "A new commandment I give you: Love one another" (Jn. 13:34). "A new commandment I give you: Love one another" (Jn. 13:34). "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away" (Mt. 24:35). "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away" (Mt. 24:35). Jesus said, "that very word which I spoke will condemn him at the last day" (Jn. 12:48). Jesus said, "that very word which I spoke will condemn him at the last day" (Jn. 12:48). "You have heard that it was said to the people long ago.... But I tell you..." (Mt. 5:21, 22). "You have heard that it was said to the people long ago.... But I tell you..." (Mt. 5:21, 22). "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations..." (Mt. 28:18-19). "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations..." (Mt. 28:18-19). "A new commandment I give you: Love one another" (Jn. 13:34). "A new commandment I give you: Love one another" (Jn. 13:34). "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away" (Mt. 24:35). "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away" (Mt. 24:35). Jesus said, "that very word which I spoke will condemn him at the last day" (Jn. 12:48). Jesus said, "that very word which I spoke will condemn him at the last day" (Jn. 12:48).

31. 8. Jesus Claimed to be God by Requesting Prayer in His Name. “Whatever You ask [the Father] in my name, that I will do" (Jn. 14:13). “Whatever You ask [the Father] in my name, that I will do" (Jn. 14:13). Stephen prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit" (Acts 7:59). Stephen prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit" (Acts 7:59). “Whatever You ask [the Father] in my name, that I will do" (Jn. 14:13). “Whatever You ask [the Father] in my name, that I will do" (Jn. 14:13). Stephen prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit" (Acts 7:59). Stephen prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit" (Acts 7:59).

32. Jesus: Just a Great Moral Teacher? I am trying here to prevent anyone saying the really foolish things that people often say about Him: 'I'm ready to accept Jesus as a great moral teacher, but I don't accept His claim to be God.' That is the one thing we must not say. A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said would not be a great moral teacher. He would rather be a lunatic - on a level with the man who says he is a poached egg - Or else he would be the Devil of Hell. (C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity, 55-56). I am trying here to prevent anyone saying the really foolish things that people often say about Him: 'I'm ready to accept Jesus as a great moral teacher, but I don't accept His claim to be God.' That is the one thing we must not say. A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said would not be a great moral teacher. He would rather be a lunatic - on a level with the man who says he is a poached egg - Or else he would be the Devil of Hell. (C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity, 55-56).

33. Objections to the Deity of Christ 1.Jn. 14:28: “The Father is greater than I” 2.Mt. 19:17 “No one is good but One, that is, God.” 3.Mt. 24:36: “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only.” 4.Jn. 17:3: Jesus prayed to the Father, saying, “this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” 5.Jn. 10:34: Jesus said, “You are gods” [in a derivative sense], not in an absolute sense. 1.Jn. 14:28: “The Father is greater than I” 2.Mt. 19:17 “No one is good but One, that is, God.” 3.Mt. 24:36: “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only.” 4.Jn. 17:3: Jesus prayed to the Father, saying, “this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” 5.Jn. 10:34: Jesus said, “You are gods” [in a derivative sense], not in an absolute sense.

34. Response to Objections 1.The Father is greater as God than Jesus is as man. Also, the Father is greater in office but not in nature. 2.Jesus did not deny He was God, He simply ask the man if he realized what he was saying. 3.Jesus did not know the time of His Second Coming as man, but He did know it as God. 4.He said the Father is the only true God, but he did not say that only the Father is God (cf. Gen. 7:23; Jn. 8:9). 5.Jesus was God in the absolute sense (Jn. 1:1,2; 8:58; Jn. 20:28; Rom. 9:5; Heb. 1:8).

35. Father Holy Spirit Son Human Nature Divine Nature Father Who³ Who² Human Nature (Divine Nature) Who¹ What² What¹ (Son)(Holy Spirit)

36. Objections to the Deity of Christ  To accomplish his mission of sacrificial atonement.  To be an example and glorify the Father.  To allow people to draw their own conclusions (as he did with parables).  To accomplish his mission of sacrificial atonement.  To be an example and glorify the Father.  To allow people to draw their own conclusions (as he did with parables). 4.Why wasn’t Jesus more overt in his claim to be God?

37. a. His fulfillment of many prophecies about Himself; b. His sinless and miraculous life; c. His prediction and accomplishment of His resurrection a. His fulfillment of many prophecies about Himself; b. His sinless and miraculous life; c. His prediction and accomplishment of His resurrection 8. Jesus’ claim to be God was miraculously confirmed by:

38. Human Race Woman, Gen 3:15 Ethnic Group Abraham, Gen 12:1 Tribe Judah, Gen 49:10 Dynasty David, 2 Sam 7:12 How Virgin, Isa 7:14 Where Bethlehem, Mic 5:2 When 33 A.D., Dan 9:24

39. a. His fulfillment of many prophecies about Himself; b. His sinless and miraculous life; c. His prediction and accomplishment of His resurrection a. His fulfillment of many prophecies about Himself; b. His sinless and miraculous life; c. His prediction and accomplishment of His resurrection Twelve Points that Show Christianity is True 8. Jesus’ claim to be God was miraculously confirmed by:

40. Jesus proved His claim to be God!

41. a. His fulfillment of many prophecies about Himself; b. His sinless and miraculous life; c. His prediction and accomplishment of His resurrection Twelve Points that Show Christianity is True 8. Jesus’ claim to be God was miraculously confirmed by:

43. Evidence Jesus Rose

44. The Order of the Twelve Appearances of Christ PersonsSawHeard Touched Other Evidence The Order of the Twelve Appearances of Christ PersonsSawHeard Touched Other Evidence 1.MaryXX X Empty tomb (Jn. 20:10-18) 2.Mary & WomenXX X Empty tomb (Mt. 28:1-10) 3.PeterXX Empty tomb/clothes (1Cor. 15:5) 4.Two DisciplesXX Ate with Him (Lk. 24:13-35) 5.Ten ApostlesXX X** Saw wounds, ate food (Lk. 24:36-49; Jn. 20:19-23) 6.Eleven Apostles XX X** Saw wounds (Jn. 20:24-31) **Offered Himself to be touched 1.MaryXX X Empty tomb (Jn. 20:10-18) 2.Mary & WomenXX X Empty tomb (Mt. 28:1-10) 3.PeterXX Empty tomb/clothes (1Cor. 15:5) 4.Two DisciplesXX Ate with Him (Lk. 24:13-35) 5.Ten ApostlesXX X** Saw wounds, ate food (Lk. 24:36-49; Jn. 20:19-23) 6.Eleven Apostles XX X** Saw wounds (Jn. 20:24-31) **Offered Himself to be touched

45. The Order of the Twelve Appearances of Christ PersonsSawHeard Touched Other Evidence The Order of the Twelve Appearances of Christ PersonsSawHeard Touched Other Evidence 7.Seven ApostlesXX Ate food (Jn. 21) 8.All ApostlesXX (Mt. 28:16-20; Mk 16:14-18) 9.500 BrethrenXX* (1Cor. 15:6) 10.JamesXX* (1Cor. 15:7) 11.All ApostlesXX Ate with Him (Acts 1:4-8) 12.Paul XX (Acts 9:1-9; 1Cor. 15:8) *Implied 7.Seven ApostlesXX Ate food (Jn. 21) 8.All ApostlesXX (Mt. 28:16-20; Mk 16:14-18) 9.500 BrethrenXX* (1Cor. 15:6) 10.JamesXX* (1Cor. 15:7) 11.All ApostlesXX Ate with Him (Acts 1:4-8) 12.Paul XX (Acts 9:1-9; 1Cor. 15:8) *Implied

46. Alternative Theories to the Resurrection 1.The Swoon Theory 2.Hallucinations 3.The Disciples stole the body 4.Witnesses went to the wrong tomb 5.Judas was substituted for Jesus 6.It was a case of mistaken identity 1.The Swoon Theory 2.Hallucinations 3.The Disciples stole the body 4.Witnesses went to the wrong tomb 5.Judas was substituted for Jesus 6.It was a case of mistaken identity

47. JAMA March 21,1986, p. 1463 “Clearly, the weight of historical and medical evidence indicates that Jesus was dead before the wound to his side was inflicted and supports the traditional view that the spear, thrust between his right rib, probably perforated not only the right lung but also the pericardium and heart and thereby ensured his death. Accordingly, interpretations based on the assumption that Jesus did not die on the cross appear to be at odds with modern medical knowledge."

48. 8. Jesus’ claim to be God was miraculously confirmed by: a. His fulfillment of many prophecies about Himself; b. His sinless and miraculous life; c. His prediction and accomplishment of His resurrection 9. Therefore, Jesus is God. 8. Jesus’ claim to be God was miraculously confirmed by: a. His fulfillment of many prophecies about Himself; b. His sinless and miraculous life; c. His prediction and accomplishment of His resurrection 9. Therefore, Jesus is God. Twelve Points that Show Christianity is True

49. 9. Therefore, Jesus is God. 10. Whatever Jesus (who is God) teaches is true. 9. Therefore, Jesus is God. 10. Whatever Jesus (who is God) teaches is true. Twelve Points that Show Christianity is True

50. 9. Therefore, Jesus is God. 10. Whatever Jesus (who is God) teaches is true. 11. Jesus taught that the Bible is the Word of God. 9. Therefore, Jesus is God. 10. Whatever Jesus (who is God) teaches is true. 11. Jesus taught that the Bible is the Word of God. Twelve Points that Show Christianity is True

51. Seven Things Jesus Taught About the Bible 1.It is divinely authoritative (Mt. 4:4, 7, 10). 2.It is imperishable (Mt. 5:17-18). 3.It is infallible (Jn. 10:35). 4.It is inerrant (without error) (Mt. 22:29). 5.It is historically reliable (Mt. 12:40; Mt. 24:37-38). 6.It is scientifically accurate (Mt. 19:4-5). 7.It has ultimate supremacy (Mt. 15:3, 6). 1.It is divinely authoritative (Mt. 4:4, 7, 10). 2.It is imperishable (Mt. 5:17-18). 3.It is infallible (Jn. 10:35). 4.It is inerrant (without error) (Mt. 22:29). 5.It is historically reliable (Mt. 12:40; Mt. 24:37-38). 6.It is scientifically accurate (Mt. 19:4-5). 7.It has ultimate supremacy (Mt. 15:3, 6).

52. Christ vs. the Critics Christ Affirmed Critics Deny  Daniel was a prophet  God created Adam and Eve  Jonah was swallowed by a great fish  World was drowned in a flood  One prophet wrote Isaiah Christ Affirmed Critics Deny  Daniel was a prophet  God created Adam and Eve  Jonah was swallowed by a great fish  World was drowned in a flood  One prophet wrote Isaiah

53. 1. Creation of the universe (Gen. 1)John 1:3; Col. 1:16 2. Creation of Adam and Eve (Gen. 1-2)1 Tim. 2:13-14 3. Marriage of Adam and Eve (Gen. 1-2)1 Tim. 2:13 4. Temptation of the woman (Gen. 3)1 Tim. 2:14 5. Disobedience and sin of Adam (Gen. 3)Rom. 5:12; 1 Cor. 15:22 6. Sacrifices of Abel and Cain (Gen. 4)Heb. 11:4 7. Murder of Abel by Cain (Gen. 4)1 John 3:12 8. Birth of Seth (Gen. 4)Luke 3:38 9. Translation of Enoch (Gen. 5)Heb. 11:5 10. Marriage before the flood (Gen. 6)Luke 17:27 11. The flood and destruction of man (Gen. 7)Matt. 24:39 12. Preservation of Noah and his family (Gen. 8-9)2 Peter 2:5 13. Genealogy of Shem (Gen. 10)Luke 3:35-36 14. Birth of Abraham (Gen. 11)Luke 3:34 15. Call of Abraham (Gen. 12-13)Heb. 11:8 16. Tithes to Melchizedek (Gen. 14)Heb. 7:1-3 1. Creation of the universe (Gen. 1)John 1:3; Col. 1:16 2. Creation of Adam and Eve (Gen. 1-2)1 Tim. 2:13-14 3. Marriage of Adam and Eve (Gen. 1-2)1 Tim. 2:13 4. Temptation of the woman (Gen. 3)1 Tim. 2:14 5. Disobedience and sin of Adam (Gen. 3)Rom. 5:12; 1 Cor. 15:22 6. Sacrifices of Abel and Cain (Gen. 4)Heb. 11:4 7. Murder of Abel by Cain (Gen. 4)1 John 3:12 8. Birth of Seth (Gen. 4)Luke 3:38 9. Translation of Enoch (Gen. 5)Heb. 11:5 10. Marriage before the flood (Gen. 6)Luke 17:27 11. The flood and destruction of man (Gen. 7)Matt. 24:39 12. Preservation of Noah and his family (Gen. 8-9)2 Peter 2:5 13. Genealogy of Shem (Gen. 10)Luke 3:35-36 14. Birth of Abraham (Gen. 11)Luke 3:34 15. Call of Abraham (Gen. 12-13)Heb. 11:8 16. Tithes to Melchizedek (Gen. 14)Heb. 7:1-3 What the Critics Deny, Jesus and the Apostles Affirmed

54. 17. Justification of Abraham (Gen. 15)Rom. 4:3 18. Ishmael (Gen. 16)Gal. 4:21-24 19. Promise of Isaac (Gen. 17)Heb. 11:18 20. Lot and Sodom (Gen. 18-19)Luke 17:29 21. Birth of Isaac (Gen. 21)Acts 7:9-10 22. Offering of Isaac (Gen. 22)Heb. 11:17 23. The burning bush (Ex. 3:6)Luke 20:32 24. Exodus through the Red Sea (Ex. 14:22)1 Cor. 10:1-2 25. Provision of water and manna (Ex. 16:4; 17:6)1 Cor. 10:3-5 26. Lifting up serpent in wilderness (Num. 21:9)John 3:14 27. Fall of Jericho (Joshua 6:22-25)Heb. 11:30 28. Miracles of Elijah (1 Kings 17:1; 18:1)Jas. 5:17 29. Jonah in the great fish (Jonah 2)Matt. 12:40 30. Three Hebrew youths in furnace (Dan. 3)Heb. 11:34 31. Daniel in lion’s den (Dan. 6)Heb. 11:33 32. Slaying of Zechariah (2 Chron. 24:20-22)Matt. 23:35 17. Justification of Abraham (Gen. 15)Rom. 4:3 18. Ishmael (Gen. 16)Gal. 4:21-24 19. Promise of Isaac (Gen. 17)Heb. 11:18 20. Lot and Sodom (Gen. 18-19)Luke 17:29 21. Birth of Isaac (Gen. 21)Acts 7:9-10 22. Offering of Isaac (Gen. 22)Heb. 11:17 23. The burning bush (Ex. 3:6)Luke 20:32 24. Exodus through the Red Sea (Ex. 14:22)1 Cor. 10:1-2 25. Provision of water and manna (Ex. 16:4; 17:6)1 Cor. 10:3-5 26. Lifting up serpent in wilderness (Num. 21:9)John 3:14 27. Fall of Jericho (Joshua 6:22-25)Heb. 11:30 28. Miracles of Elijah (1 Kings 17:1; 18:1)Jas. 5:17 29. Jonah in the great fish (Jonah 2)Matt. 12:40 30. Three Hebrew youths in furnace (Dan. 3)Heb. 11:34 31. Daniel in lion’s den (Dan. 6)Heb. 11:33 32. Slaying of Zechariah (2 Chron. 24:20-22)Matt. 23:35 What the Critics Deny, Jesus and the Apostles Affirmed

55. The Bible which is The Word of God Cannot Err The Bible which is The Word of God Cannot Err

56. The Bible which is The Word of God Cannot Err The Bible which is The Word of God Cannot Err

57. The Bible which is The Word of God Cannot Err The Bible which is The Word of God Cannot Err

58. Jesus did not accommodate to false teachings 1.Rebuked those who accepted false teachings (Mt. 15:1-6).

59. Jesus did not accommodate to false teachings 1.Rebuked those who accepted false teachings (Mt. 15:1-6).

60. Jesus did not accommodate to false teachings 1.Rebuked those who accepted false teachings (Mt. 15:1-6). 2.Set his word against false views of the OT (Mt. 5:21-43). 3.Rebuked Nicodemus (Jn. 3:10). 4.Said the Sadducees were mistaken (Mt. 22:29). 5.Denounced the Pharisees (Mt. 23:16-34). 6.Cleansed the Temple (Jn. 2:15-16). 7.Enemies recognized Jesus did not compromise (Mt. 22:16). 2.Set his word against false views of the OT (Mt. 5:21-43). 3.Rebuked Nicodemus (Jn. 3:10). 4.Said the Sadducees were mistaken (Mt. 22:29). 5.Denounced the Pharisees (Mt. 23:16-34). 6.Cleansed the Temple (Jn. 2:15-16). 7.Enemies recognized Jesus did not compromise (Mt. 22:16).

61. Jesus Affirmed the Old Testament 1.Beginning at Moses, he expounded to them all the scriptures the things concerning himself (Lk. 24:17) 2.The Scriptures... testify of Me. (Jn. 5:39) 3.From... Abel to Zechariah.... (Mt. 23:35) 4.Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets... (Mt. 5:17-18) 5.“It is Written....” The authority of the OT is cited that way 92 times in the NT 1.Beginning at Moses, he expounded to them all the scriptures the things concerning himself (Lk. 24:17) 2.The Scriptures... testify of Me. (Jn. 5:39) 3.From... Abel to Zechariah.... (Mt. 23:35) 4.Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets... (Mt. 5:17-18) 5.“It is Written....” The authority of the OT is cited that way 92 times in the NT

62. Jesus Promised the New Testament Jesus promised the Holy Spirit would teach the apostles “all things” and lead them into “all truth” But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you (Jn. 14:26). However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come (Jn. 16:13). But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you (Jn. 14:26). However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come (Jn. 16:13).

63. 9. Therefore, Jesus is God. 10. Whatever Jesus (who is God) teaches is true. 11. Jesus taught that the Bible is the Word of God. 12. Therefore, it is true that the Bible is the Word of God (and anything opposed to it is false). 9. Therefore, Jesus is God. 10. Whatever Jesus (who is God) teaches is true. 11. Jesus taught that the Bible is the Word of God. 12. Therefore, it is true that the Bible is the Word of God (and anything opposed to it is false). Twelve Points that Show Christianity is True

64. 1. Truth about reality is knowable. 2. The opposite of true is false. 3. It is true that the theistic God exists. 4. If God exists then miracles are possible. 5. Miracles can be used to confirm a message from God. 6. The New Testament is historically reliable. 7. The New Testament says Jesus claimed to be God. 8. Jesus’ claim to be God was miraculously confirmed by: a. His fulfillment of many prophecies about Himself; b. His sinless and miraculous life; c. His prediction and accomplishment of His resurrection 9. Therefore, Jesus is God. 10. Whatever Jesus (who is God) teaches is true. 11. Jesus taught that the Bible is the Word of God. 12. Therefore, it is true that the Bible is the Word of God (and anything opposed to it is false). 1. Truth about reality is knowable. 2. The opposite of true is false. 3. It is true that the theistic God exists. 4. If God exists then miracles are possible. 5. Miracles can be used to confirm a message from God. 6. The New Testament is historically reliable. 7. The New Testament says Jesus claimed to be God. 8. Jesus’ claim to be God was miraculously confirmed by: a. His fulfillment of many prophecies about Himself; b. His sinless and miraculous life; c. His prediction and accomplishment of His resurrection 9. Therefore, Jesus is God. 10. Whatever Jesus (who is God) teaches is true. 11. Jesus taught that the Bible is the Word of God. 12. Therefore, it is true that the Bible is the Word of God (and anything opposed to it is false).

65. The Testimony of Supernatural Confirmations The Bible contains numerous miracles (Moses, Elijah-Elisha, Jesus- Apostles). The Bible contains numerous miracles (Moses, Elijah-Elisha, Jesus- Apostles).

66. The Testimony of Supernatural Confirmations The Bible contains numerous miracles (Moses, Elijah-Elisha, Jesus- Apostles). The Bible contains numerous miracles (Moses, Elijah-Elisha, Jesus- Apostles). A miracle is a divine confirmation (Ex. 4:1-8; 1Kgs 18:36-39; Acts 2:22; Heb. 2:3-4; 2Cor. 12:12). A miracle is a divine confirmation (Ex. 4:1-8; 1Kgs 18:36-39; Acts 2:22; Heb. 2:3-4; 2Cor. 12:12).

67. The Testimony of Supernatural Confirmations The Bible contains numerous miracles (Moses, Elijah-Elisha, Jesus- Apostles). The Bible contains numerous miracles (Moses, Elijah-Elisha, Jesus- Apostles). A miracle is a divine confirmation (Ex. 4:1-8; 1Kgs 18:36-39; Acts 2:22; Heb. 2:3-4; 2Cor. 12:12). A miracle is a divine confirmation (Ex. 4:1-8; 1Kgs 18:36-39; Acts 2:22; Heb. 2:3-4; 2Cor. 12:12). No other book in the world has this (cf. Quran: Suras 3:183; 17:102). No other book in the world has this (cf. Quran: Suras 3:183; 17:102).