If Jesus rose from the grave, Christianity is true. If Jesus did not rise from the grave, Christianity is false.
To make a case that the resurrection of Christ occurred, it needs to be shown that Jesus died, was buried, his tomb was found empty, and people interacted with him alive again.
Robert Bowman of Credo House made a list of fourteen evidences to support the resurrection claim of the apostles and early Christian Church. This episode of reconnect focuses on the last seven evidences Bowman listed. With the help of Ben Fisher, Andy Wrasman provides details to flush out Bowman’s brief summaries of these strands of evidence.
Evidences for the Resurrection 8-14
8. Paul and Luke’s Independent Testimonies
9. Cleopas and that Other Guy
10. Brother James
11. John’s Eyewitness Testimony
12. Ancient Skepticism
13. Paul’s Conversion
14. Paul’s Mission to the Gentiles
Go back to Episode 50 to hear evidences 1-7.
Visit www.andywrasman.com and see the show notes for this episode.
If Jesus rose from the grave, Christianity is true. If Jesus did not rise from the grave, Christianity is false.
To make a case that the resurrection of Christ occurred, it needs to be shown that Jesus died, was buried, his tomb was found empty, and people interacted with him alive again.
Robert Bowman of Credo House made a list of fourteen evidences to support the resurrection claim of the apostles and early Christian Church. This episode of reconnect focuses on the first seven evidences Bowman listed. With the help of Ben Fisher, Andy Wrasman provides details to flush out Bowman’s brief summaries of these strands of evidence.
Evidences for the Resurrection 1-7
1. Jesus’ Existence
2. Jesus’ Death
3. A Crucified Messiah
4. Joseph’s Tomb
5. Women Witnesses
6. Ancient Theories
Tune in for Episode 51 to hear evidences 8-14.
Show Links
Robert Bowman’s “14 Evidences for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ”
Reconnect Episode 7 – “Did Jesus Fulfill All Messianic Prophesies?”
Reconnect Episode 31 – “Tattooing and Flying Drones for Jesus”
Chad Williams – “Proof the Bible is the Word of God” Video
Free Excerpt Featuring 25% of Andy Wrasman’s Book, Contradict – They Can’t All Be True
Total depravity is a divisive doctrine within the Christian Church. This doctrine teaches that since the Fall of Man, all of mankind is in a state of complete corruption by sin. Our minds, bodies, spirit, emotions, desires, will, relationships – OUR EVERYTHING – is ruined by sin. The wreckage is so great that we can do nothing whatsoever to please God, draw near to him, or to please him. We are truly dead in our sin.
If we can do nothing to accept God, then that must mean our salvation is purely a gift. Scripture teaches that we are saved by grace through faith in Christ. (Ephesians 2:8) Most Christians recognize that grace is pure gift, but total depravity necessitates that the faith of believers must also be solely a gift, the work of God alone.
If faith is a gift of God, then why are some saved and the multitudes damned? Did God not love them? Did Christ not die for them? Did God not choose to save them?
These questions and many more rightly flow from a proper understanding of the doctrine of total depravity. Before addressing these questions, we must ask, “Does the Bible teach total depravity?” If this teaching can’t be found in Scripture alone, we should reject the doctrine. But if total depravity is in Scripture, we must address the questions of predestination, and we must do so from Scripture alone.
1 out of 6 adults will experience depression at some point in their life. Depression affects about 16 million Americans every year. Christians are not immune. For those who haven't suffered with depression, the many devastating symptoms aren't known or even understood when they are.
Adam Cumpston shares his bouts with depression and anxiety and how out of desperation, after trying all other options, he turned to God for healing, and he was healed.
Adam does a good job of taking his experience and making it applicable to everyone, since we all will face some sort of "storms" in our lives. Scripture speaks volumes to what Christians can gain from difficult times of sufferings and how even if we don't experience healing in this life, God's grace is sufficient for us.
As a take away for Reconnect, since this podcast is dedicated to sharing and defending the Good News of Jesus Christ, Adam spoke about the importance of memorizing Scripture so that we can defend ourselves against the lies of Satan with the truth of God's Word. Typically, when we think of defending the Gospel, we might run to historical arguments, archaeological discoveries, philosophical arguments, or in-depth exegetical studies, but Adam reminds us that defending God's Word can simply be knowing God's Word so well that we can quote it when lies from our sinful nature, the world, and devil assault us.
Show Links:
Adam's book, 30 Days to Overcoming Depression and Anxiety