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Having established that resurrection is physical, the second fundamental teaching regarding the nature of resurrection is this: resurrection is future. Only one person has ever resurrected from the dead: Jesus. His resurrection is the promise for our future.
When Is Resurrection? (Resurrection Is Future) Read More »
Considering not even the disciples were sure at first what Jesus meant by resurrection from the dead, we take time to unpack the fundamental nature of this fundamental doctrine: Resurrection is a bodily event.
What Is Resurrection? (Resurrection Is Physical) Read More »
We consider the empty tomb in light of two strong indicators of resurrection: pre-crucifixion prophecies and post-death appearances. In doing so, we also consider why the disciples didn’t immediately conclude that a resurrection had taken place.
The Empty Tomb: Does It Necessitate Resurrection? Read More »
Part detective, part defense attorney, we tackle remaining theories that challenge the resurrection of Jesus, including the stolen body, wrong tomb, and hallucination theories.
Empty Tomb Alternatives: Wrong Turns, Wily Thieves, and Wild Trips Read More »
Some discount the resurrection by attacking the core necessities, challenging that there was no resurrection … because there was no death. We answer the challenge with Scriptural, historical, and even medical evidence that leads to compelling conclusions about the body of Christ.
Empty Tomb Alternatives: What If Jesus Didn’t Die? Read More »
This presentation of the Gospel narratives (complete with visual aids and audience assistance!) helps us understand why each writer records exactly what he does.
Chronological Credibility: The True Testimonies of the Resurrection Read More »
As we review all four Gospel narratives about the resurrection of Jesus, something seems amiss. How should we react to the potentially troubling testimony?
The Dilemma of Different Reports Read More »
We resume our Oracles series with an introduction to the fifth elementary principle: the resurrection from the dead.
Necessary Doctrine, Necessary Death Read More »
We conclude our Laying On of Hands subseries with an ordination service, installing new deacons.
As we near the conclusion to the topic of laying on of hands, we learn 7 reasons to not rush the process.
Laying On of Hands: Guidelines and Principles—Exercise with Caution Read More »