Biblical Evidence

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Biblical evidence serves as a foundation for understanding the truth of God's Word and the reality of Jesus Christ as our Savior. The Scriptures affirm the reliability of their message, as seen in 2 Timothy 3:16-17, which states that all Scripture is God-breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness. This divine inspiration underscores the importance of engaging with the Bible to discern God's will and purpose for our lives. Furthermore, in John 20:29, Jesus acknowledges the blessedness of those who believe without seeing, encouraging faith rooted in the testimony of Scripture rather than mere physical evidence. The apostle Paul emphasizes this in Romans 10:17, declaring that faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ. The resurrection of Jesus, a pivotal event supported by numerous accounts in the Gospels, further solidifies the truth of the Christian faith, as Paul articulates in 1 Corinthians 15:14, stating that if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. Thus, biblical evidence not only affirms the historical reality of Jesus but also invites believers to engage deeply with Scripture, fostering a faith that is both informed and transformative.

The Case for Christ - Part 1 39:56

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In this video, Blomberg and Strobel discuss the case for Christ. Blomberg explains that there are similarities and differences between the synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) and John's Gospel. He suggests that these differences do not necessarily mean there are irreconcilable contradictions

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2 Timothy 3:16

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,”

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John 20:29

“Jesus said to him, “Because you have seen Me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.””

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Romans 10:17

“Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.”

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1 Corinthians 15:14

“And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is worthless, and so is your faith.”

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Romans 15:4

“For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.”

Hebrews 4:12

“For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”

2 Peter 1:19

“We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation. For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.”

Mark 12:24

“Jesus said to them, “Aren’t you mistaken, because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God?”

Psalms 19:7

“The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous. They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. By them indeed Your servant is warned; in keeping them is great reward.”