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Acts 25:13-22

Jeff Tacklind’s message on Acts 25:13-22

12 WIDELY ACCEPTED FACTS ABOUT THE RESURRECTION

  1. Died by crucifixion
  2. He was buried
  3. The death of Jesus caused the disciples to despair and lose hope, believing that his life was ended
  4. The tomb was discovered to be empty
  5. The disciples had experiences they believed were the literal appearances of the risen Jesus
  6. The disciples were transformed from doubters who were afraid to identify themselves with Jesus to bold proclaimers of his death and resurrection
  7. This message was the center of preaching in the early church
  8. This message was especially proclaimed in Jerusalem, where Jesus died and was buried shortly before
  9. As a result of this teaching, the church was born and grew
  10. Sunday became the primary day of worship
  11. James, who had been a skeptic, was converted to the faith when he also believed that he had seen the resurrected Jesus
  12. A few years later, Paul was converted by an experience the he likewise believed to be an appearance of the risen Jesus.