52. The Lost Tomb of Jesus
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The central claim of Christianity is that Jesus died for sins, was buried, and rose from the dead for our salvation. Episodes 50 and 51 of Reconnect shared 14 evidences that indicate that Jesus did in fact rise from the dead confirming his claims to be God in the flesh, the savior of all men.
When faced with these evidences, not everyone comes to the conclusion that Jesus did rise bodily from the dead. Alternative theories are thus offered to naturally explain the evidences. Sometimes these theories offer evidence also. This episode looks at an elaborate explanation for the empty tomb of Jesus that involves the theft and reburial of Jesus’ corpse in a different location, a location that that is speculated to have been found by the discovery of a family tomb that contained an ossuary with the name, “Jesus, Son of Joseph”, inscribed on it.
This theory was put forth by The Lost Tomb of Jesus, documentary that was produced by James Cameron. Andy Wrasman plays audio clips from this documentary and offers rebuttals to the documentary’s claims.
Show Links:
The Lost Tomb of Jesus Website
The Lost Tomb of Jesus Video on Youtube
“Was Jesus a Common Name at the Beginning of the First Century?” – Slate Article
51. 7 More Evidences for Jesus’ Resurrection
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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.
Show Links
Robert Bowman’s “14 Evidences for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ”
Free Excerpt Featuring 25% of Andy Wrasman’s Book, Contradict – They Can’t All Be True
50. 7 Evidences for the Resurrection of Jesus
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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
7. Tomb was Guarded
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
49. Is Total Depravity in Scripture Alone?
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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.
Show Links:
Travis Carden’s “Total Depravity Verse List”
Andy Wrasman 