In Scripture the resurrection of Christ is central not only in the accomplishment of salvation, but also as confirmation that Jesus claims about himself are true. This sermon considers the empty tomb and eyewitness accounts as biblical and historical evidence for the factuality of the resurrection.
Jesus Heals a Blind Man
In this passage Jesus gives some insight into the problem of human suffering, he demonstrates urgency to do the work to which his Father has called him and he heals a blind man. In the context of John’s gospel, this miracle is to be understood as part of Jesus work to bring about a new creation.
Read John 9:1-12
Jesus’ Claims about Himself
What Jesus tells us about himself in these verses can be organized into three subjects. He speaks about how he does not seek glory for himself, but the Father glorifies him. He tells us that he knows the Father and keeps his word. And he speaks of himself in connection with Abraham.
Read John 8:48-58
Answering Questions About the Bible
We accept the Bible because in it God speaks with authority. However, the Bible also give us reasons to confirm our faith that it is the Word of God. We can use these to answer questions people might have about our conviction that the Bible is God’s revelation.
Read 2 Timothy 3:1-4:8
Unbelievers Suppress the Truth
From this passage we learn that unbelievers know God, suppress the truth, are futile in their thinking, are idolaters and are under the wrath of God.
Read Romans 1:18-25
Who is Your Father?
In this passage, Jesus contrasts being a child of Abraham with being a child of the devil as he continues to interact with the Jews.
Read John 8:37-47
The Truth will Set You Free
Jesus teaches that apart from salvation we are slaves to sin. Jesus came to set us free from the slavery to sin. We are given this freedom as we hold to Jesus teaching.
Read John 8:31-41
Why We Begin with the Bible
The Bible declares the existence of God as our creator to whom we owe our existence and to whom we are accountable. It also teaches explicitly that true knowledge begins with God. Apologetics must therefore begin with the Bible and from that position show that any other starting point leads to irrationality.
Read Genesis 1:1-31
Speaking to People with Different Worldviews
By the way in which Paul preaches to the philosophers in Athens, Paul gives a helpful example of how to bring the gospel to people with different worldviews.
Read Acts 17:16-32
The Contrast Between Light and Darkness
Jesus had claimed to be the light of the world. The Pharisees did not accept this claim thus indicating that they were walking in darkness. In the interaction between Jesus and the Pharisees in these verses, the contrast between the light and the darkness is observed.
Read John 8:19-30