Easter conference ~ april 1-8 hamilton square baptist church San ...

•The controversy surrounding Paul –
•The Areopagus –
•The argument of Paul –
When it came time for a response to the resurrection message, notice that . . .
I. Some ________________________________________________ .
A. Because of the _____________________________ of the resurrection.
B. Because of the _____________________________ of a resurrection.
There are 2 facts about the resurrection that must be answered by critics: (1) the empty
tomb, and (2) the appearances of Jesus Christ. As to the empty tomb, critics said:
1. Earliest explanation was that the disciples stole the body (Mt 28:11-15)
Refutation:
2. The authorities, Jewish or Roman, moved the body.
Refutation:
3. The women, overcome by grief (and in tears), missed the correct tomb.
Refutation:
4. Jesus was never really dead; He was buried alive and later swooned.
Refutation:
As to the appearances of Christ, critics charge that the disciples “hallucinated.”
Refutation:
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