7 MIKE MAZZALONGO The Resurrection as Proof The

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7 MIKE MAZZALONGO The Resurrection as Proof

7 MIKE MAZZALONGO The Resurrection as Proof

The Doctrine of the Divinity of Christ • The Bible teaches it. • The

The Doctrine of the Divinity of Christ • The Bible teaches it. • The Prophets spoke of it. • The Apostles witnessed it. • Jesus proclaimed it.

But Jesus kept silent. And the high priest said to Him, “I adjure You

But Jesus kept silent. And the high priest said to Him, “I adjure You by the living God, that You tell us whether You are the Christ, the Son of God. ” Jesus said to him, “You have said it yourself; nevertheless I tell you, hereafter you will see THE SON OF MAN SITTING AT THE RIGHT HAND OF POWER, and COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF HEAVEN. ” - Matthew 26: 63 -64

Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for the

Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the holy Scriptures, concerning His Son, who was born of a descendant of David according to the flesh, - Romans 1: 1 -3

who was declared the Son of God with power by the resurrection from the

who was declared the Son of God with power by the resurrection from the dead, according to the Spirit of holiness, Jesus Christ our Lord, - Romans 1: 4

Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Him, “Teacher, we want to

Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from You. ” But He answered and said to them, “An evil and adulterous generation craves for a sign; and yet no sign will be given to it but the sign of Jonah the -prophet; Matthew 12: 38 -39

for just as JONAH WAS THREE DAYS AND THREE NIGHTS IN THE BELLY OF

for just as JONAH WAS THREE DAYS AND THREE NIGHTS IN THE BELLY OF THE SEA MONSTER, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. - Matthew 12: 40

Why Jesus Had To Resurrect 1. To Prove Who He Was

Why Jesus Had To Resurrect 1. To Prove Who He Was

because He has fixed a day in which He will judge the world in

because He has fixed a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness through a Man whom He has appointed, having furnished proof to all men by raising Him from the dead. - Acts 17: 31

Why Jesus Had To Resurrect The Resurrection was the primary evidence given by God.

Why Jesus Had To Resurrect The Resurrection was the primary evidence given by God.

There have been many: Prophets, Servants, Miracle Workers, Great Leaders, and Martyrs but only

There have been many: Prophets, Servants, Miracle Workers, Great Leaders, and Martyrs but only Jesus was resurrected according to prophecy.

Why Jesus Had To Resurrect 1. To Prove Who He Was 2. To Demonstrate

Why Jesus Had To Resurrect 1. To Prove Who He Was 2. To Demonstrate His Sinlessness “…the wage of sin is death” - Romans 6: 23

For as through the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, even so

For as through the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, even so through the obedience of the One the many will be made righteous. - Romans 5: 19

But God raised Him up again, putting an end to the agony of death,

But God raised Him up again, putting an end to the agony of death, since it was impossible for Him to be held in its power. - Acts 2: 24

Why Jesus Had To Resurrect Jesus had to rise from the dead to prove

Why Jesus Had To Resurrect Jesus had to rise from the dead to prove that His was indeed a perfect and sinless sacrifice able to remove the sins from our imperfect lives.

Why Jesus Had To Resurrect 1. To Prove Who He Was 2. To Demonstrate

Why Jesus Had To Resurrect 1. To Prove Who He Was 2. To Demonstrate His Sinlessness 3. To Prove We Could Resurrect

People Deal With Death In Many Ways: • Denial • Philosophy • Resurrection

People Deal With Death In Many Ways: • Denial • Philosophy • Resurrection

Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook

Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, - Hebrews 2: 14

and might free those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all

and might free those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives. - Hebrews 2: 15

For this is the will of My Father, that everyone who beholds the Son

For this is the will of My Father, that everyone who beholds the Son and believes in Him will have eternal life, and I Myself will raise him up on the last day. “ - John 6: 40

The Divinity of Christ 1. The Bible Claims it. 2. The Resurrection Proves it.

The Divinity of Christ 1. The Bible Claims it. 2. The Resurrection Proves it. 3. The Witnesses Recorded it. 4. The Martyrs Confirm it.

The Divinity of Christ Every attempt to destroy Christianity begins with an attack on

The Divinity of Christ Every attempt to destroy Christianity begins with an attack on these two major doctrines.