Evidence for the Resurrection of Yeshua (Part 4)

~This is a continuation in the series forming the case for an actual, historical, literal Resurrection~

Following sightings of the Risen Christ by hundreds of people, the Church began to grow. The earliest members of the Church were, naturally, Jewish; Yeshua was a Jew, being the long awaited Messiah and all...

This next evidence is more circumstantial, but still is powerful evidence that a Man really did come back from the dead.

Abandoned Customs

Evidence for the Resurrection of Yeshua (Part 3)

(This is a continuation of a series.  It may help to read the second post before this one.)

For the third part, I would like to point out one of the first creedal statements, or sayings, of the earliest Church.  See, back in the day, the average layperson didn't have pens, pencils, notepads, voice recorders, iphones, etc. to notate significant concepts and histories, so the people would create oral sonnets (of sort) to solidify important, memorable truths.  Among these is a saying that describes the appearances of Christ following His resurrection.

Very Early Creeds

Evidence for the Resurrection of Yeshua (Part 2)

{Oops--got busy, and it is not tomorrow.  But it is part deux.}

From where we left off, the empty tomb is, by any scholarly standard, a historical certainty.  The historical Book we call the Bible explains that the Jewish religious leaders tried various ways to avoid, and then account for, the story (Matt. 27:65-66, 28:11-15).  The Jewish leaders of the day had a vested interest in quenching any memory of the One who 1) developed a fan base bigger than theirs, 2) ripped them apart in every argument they ever had, 3) called them out on their hypocrisy (which is BIG--any good Jewish boy would honor and respect the authority figures, no matter what they did.  Moreover, Jesus came off as one with authority Himself).

Intimate Eye-witness Testimony

Evidence for the Resurrection of Yeshua (Part 1)

According to most historical scholars, the likely reliable date for the crucifixion of Yeshua of Nazareth--more commonly known to us in the Gentile world as Jesus Christ--is 27 AD.  I bring this up simply for a frame of reference; the next several posts dealing with this issue of the Resurrection will be in relation to this date.

Women Reporters of an Empty Tomb

Violence from the Left

Violence from the Left
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Further...Cash for Clunkers math:

A clunker that travels 12,000 miles a year at 15 mpg uses 800 gallons of gas a year.

A vehicle that travels 12,000 miles a year at 25 mpg uses 480 gallons a year.

So, the average Cash for Clunkers transaction will reduce US gasoline consumption by 320 gallons per year.

They claim 700,000 vehicles so that's 224 million gallons saved per year.

That equates to a bit over 5 million barrels of oil.

5 million barrels is about 5 hours worth of US consumption.

More importantly, 5 million barrels of oil at $70 per barrel costs about $350 million dollars

So, the government paid $3 billion of our tax dollars to save $350 million.

We spent $8.57 for every dollar saved.

Liberal logic would say that is a great program compared to most of them.

Happy Resurrection Day!

I intend to get started on a series of posts that explain evidence for the Resurrection of the Jewish Messiah, the King of kings, the Lord of all,Yeshua of Nazareth, later this week.  I am not sure how many parts it will have, but I have a few ideas rolling around in my noodle.  One problem and obstacle will be my schoolwork that is due Tuesday, but I can usually find some time to extemporaneously write a bit.

But first, I wanted to pass on something from smart Christians.  I LOVE smart Christians; there is just something about using the tools that the modern world believes it owns and showing that the most plausible explanation for what we actually observe in world is from a loving God.  Here is an article from Seed magazine about the theological implications of a multiverse.  Essentially, the multiverse--describing exactly what it sounds like--is a philosophical and metaphysical proposition that is more common nowadays, intended to account for, among other things--like obvious design in nature--the beginning of the Universe, (i.e. the Big Bang...since, as Greg Koukl often says, "a Big Bang needs a Big Banger").  A sort-of review of astrophysicist Jeff Zweerink's booklet is included within the post.  I thought it was a well written article, engaging and insightful.  Enjoy!

An excerpt (Zweerink speaking):

“As my understanding of multiverse models increased, I realized the whole issue provided a tremendous opportunity to engage science-minded people and draw them into discussion of the Gospel.” Zweerink hopes to convince fellow Christians that multiverse only replaces one design problem with another, strengthening the evidence of god. “It seems that any multiverse model which can explain our observable universe requires a beginning and still exhibits design,” he says. Zweerink has also devoted a monthly blog post on reasons.org to the theological advantages of multiverse theory.

Some thoughts on the past

In the Bible, prophecies in history are nothing to be worried over; when one later came true, it simply confirmed what God had already said would happen.  Moreover, it confirms that God is Most High, completely powerful, and mighty to save.  It shows that He is Sovereign, able to use any and all good and evil to fulfill His purposes.  Therefore, saved or unsaved, you and I are useful to God and His plan to show Mankind His justice, lovingkindness, and faithfulness. 

Isaiah, often called the Fifth Gospel because of how often he speaks about the Messiah, presents a most illuminating passage on the pivotal role of the coming King.

Some thoughts on the future

It's too bad that America doesn't see what's really going on here. Let's think about it shall we? An American President wusses out and pulls a planned defense shield in order to placate Russia. Then, America deals with Russia to reduce arms, whilst Russia turns around and sells $2.5 billion worth of arms to China. Russia's Putin visiting (also selling arms, trading, etc.) with Hugo Chavez. Russia and China dealing with Iran.

How many of you are old enough to remember that Russia (former Soviet Union) and China support Communism and are not the good guys (as taught in school)? These country's helped North Viet Nam kill 58,000 Americans and helped to kill almost 40,000 Americans in Korea. What these evil country's could not take by force they are now buying with money made from the loss of American jobs. Does anyone think these business deals are a good thing? If so, I hope you are brushing up on your Chinese.

As if that would help--they might rather just harvest organs...

We are in such hot water that the frog is nearly boiled. Americans are so dumbed down from the left wing nuts that they can't realize what's happening behind our backs. It'll be too late when we do.

Still, none of this means I am a pessimist--realist, yes. Here's a fundamental fact: I have read the last chapter of the last book in the Bible. 

I am fully optimistic in the End...

Until then? Meh....

Bible Translation by Tribes

Scot McKnight recently (Sept. '09) came right out and said it-- 

We do Bible translations by tribe: