Below is a short but nicely reasoned article on the reliability of the canonical gospels by Brian Colon. Evidence for the Reliability of the Gospels Brian Colón 10/20/2010 When assessing the truth claims of the Gospel narratives, the first question that usually arises is the question of the burden of proof. In other words, […]
Ciencia_y_Milagros_Jesus 4.81 Mb Una leccion de John Oakes presentado en DF Mexico 3/13/2010. El audio se puede vendido en la tienda de el web site.
Below is an article on the Ordination of Aaron and his sons (Leviticus 8) as a prefigure of the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. It is written by John Oakes, but the idea comes from an anonymous contributor to the site. The Ordination of Aaron A Prefigure of the Crucifixion of Jesus John Oakes 12/2009 […]
The sixth class in our program leading toward a certificate in Christian Apologetics Apologetics and the Miracles of Jesus Notes: Apologetics and the Miracles of Jesus Power Point: Apologetics and the Miracles of Jesus 3.71 Mb Apologetics and the Miracles of Jesus Saturday Feb. 20, 2010 Instructors: Foster Stanback and John Oakes, PhD Location: Mission […]
In view of the season, I though I would post this recent question about the Jewish Messiah as an article for your encouragement. J. O. Question: I’m very confused regarding a Jewish objection to Jesus as the Messiah which goes like this: "The Bible says that the Messiah would be of the tribe of Judah […]
Reasons For Belief: A class taught by John Oakes, PhD at Harvard University 10/16/2009. The subject is reasons to believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God. See EFC store for the recording Reasons For Belief Harvard 2.76 Mb The Bible: From God or Man? Delos B. McKown: "Christianity is scientifically unsupported and […]
A class taught at MIT by John Oakes, PhD 10/17/09. See below for notes. See EFC store for the recording. The Resurrection of Jesus 914.00 Kb The Resurrection of Jesus An Outline Q: Is it logical to believe that Jesus was raided from the dead? Q: Why is this important? 1. If Jesus […]
Jesus and Christian Apologetics. A class taught by John Oakes PhD 9/26/09, on question, Who is Jesus Christ and evidence that the real Jesus is the Jesus of the gospels. See the notes below and the attached Power Point. Power Point Jesus and Christian Apologetics 2.25 Mb Who was Jesus of Nazareth? Our recent […]
Una leccion se ensenado por John Oakes en Madrid Julio, 2009 Click aqui: Jesus: Hombre, Myto o Messiah? 1.62 Mb
Debate Review Jesus: Man, Myth or Messiah? A debate on the question "Jesus: Man, Myth or Messiah?’ was put on by the Apologetics Research Society (ARS) as part of its International Christian Evidences Conference June 13 at the Morris Culture Center, Houston Baptist University in Houston Texas. Over three hundred were in attendance. Arguing […]
Responding to Competing Pictures of Jesus by Dr. Robert Kurka. Presented at the International Christian Evidence Conference 6/13/2009 2009 International Apologetics Conference Dr. Robert C. Kurka Houston, TX Professor of Theology and Church in Culture June 12-13, 2009 Lincoln Christian Seminary rkurka@lccs.edu "Responding to Competing Pictures of Jesus" According to […]
Jesus in the Old Testament. by John Oakes. Apologetics Conference 6/14/2009 Power Point and notes. See below for the notes. Jesus in the Old Testament 2.48 Mb Jesus in the Old Testament Theme of the Conference: Despite what the educated and smart-sounding scholars may say, the Jesus of the New Testament is the Jesus […]
Scientific Materialism/Naturalism an article by John Oakes, PhD Apologetics and the Christian World View Part II Scientific Materialism/Naturalism In the previous essay we looked at why people ought to think carefully about their view of the world, and at the importance of forming and holding to a consistent world view. We have considered a […]
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Power Point: The Jesus Seminar 752.50 Kb
The Miracles Jesus Did Not Do Note: This is a chapter in an upcoming book by David Eastman and John Oakes on Miracles, to be published by Illumination Publishers, International in late 2007 or early 2008. It is a truism that you learn almost as much about a person by what they do […]
The Ultimate Miracle [Note: this is a chapter on the resurrection taken from the book Reasons for Belief by John M. Oakes Illumination Publishers, International www.ipibooks.com] In the previous chapter we looked at the miracles that Jesus performed, examined evidence that Jesus really did work these miracles and considered what they imply about the miracle-worker […]
The Resurrection of Jesus An Outline Q: Is it logical to believe that Jesus was raided from the dead? Q: Why is this important? 1. If Jesus was in fact raised from the dead, this validates all his claims. If not?.. 2. It explains a lot The changed […]
? Knowing the Mind and the Heart (and Knowing the Future) [Note: this article is a chapter from a book by John Oakes and Dave Eastman on miracles to be published in 2007] The miracles we have looked at thus far involve Jesus violating physical laws of nature. We will now consider a […]
? The Jewish High Holy Days Phillip Lester 9/23/06 Jews all over the world are about to enter a three week period called the High Holy Days. They involve special Jewish celebrations for the fall season. Although they are found in the Scriptures, their position in the Jewish calendar is often overlooked by disciples. They […]
Did Josephus Refer to Jesus? [IMAGE] Note: This article is copyrighted and is by Christopher Rice. It is found at http://www.bede.org.uk/Josephus.htm A Thorough Review of the Testimonium Flavianum By Christopher Price The most important extra-biblical references to Jesus are found in the writings of Josephus. Although some have questioned the authenticity of the passages, modern […]
The Resurrection of Jesus An Outline Q: Is it logical to believe that Jesus was raised from the dead? Q: Why is this important? 1. If Jesus was in fact raised from the dead, this validates all his claims. If not?.. 2. It explains a lot The changed […]
De La Sombra a la Realidad 318.00 Kb Notas Abajo De La Sombra a la Realidad Tema del AT: el Mesías viene. Tema del NT: el Mesías está aquí. Jesús es sacerdote, profeta y rey. Jesús junta consigo todo el AT. Jesús dice: "Que había de cumplirse todo lo que está escrito de […]
This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms. Luke 24:44 Prophecies in the Old Testament Predict Events in the Life of Jesus Christ of Nazareth When Jesus spoke the words recorded above […]
Therefore I urge you, brothers, in view of God?s mercy to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God?which is your spiritual worship. Romans 12:1 Old Testament Ritual Sacrifice Points to New Testament Sacrifice One evening a chicken and a pig were having a deep discussion about breakfast the next day at […]
Get rid of the old yeast that you may be a new batch without yeast–as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. Therefore let us keep the Festival, not with the old yeast, the yeast of malice and wickedness, but with bread made without yeast, the bread of sincerity and truth. […]
The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, and who serves in the sanctuary, the true tagernacle set up by the LORD, not by man. Hebrews 8:1,2 4 The Old Covenant […]
It was necessary, then, for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. For Christ did not enter a man-made sanctuary that was only a copy of the true one; he entered heaven itself, now to apper for us in God?s […]
For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. Matthew 12:40 2 Prefigures of the Messiah When Jonah spent three days and nights miraculously preserved within a huge fish; […]
For everything which was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Romans 15:4 Historical Prefigures The Israelites had been grumbling again. ?Why do we follow this fellow Moses?? ?Who does he think he is?? ?Why have […]
Outline for From Shadow to Reality OT Theme: The Messiah is coming NT Theme: The Messiah is here Jesus is priest, prophet and king. Jesus brings together the entire OT. Jesus says: Everything must be fulfilled that was written about me Luke 24:44 These are the scriptures that testify about me. Jn […]
Profecias Mesanicas Un Power Point 371.00 Kb PROFECIAS MESIANICAS Prop?sito: ayudar a aquellos que son esc?pticos o les falta suficiente fe a moverlos m?s all? de alg?n punto en su estudio b?blico. Juan 5:39,40 Pregunta: ?qu? es lo que Jes?s est? afirmando aqu??. Que el AT escrito cientos de a?os antes de que naciera […]
Power Point: Reflections on the Movie "The Passion of the Christ" 1.82 Mb Notes to accompany "Reflections on the Passion of the Christ." Many have been shocked by the movie, The Passion of the Christ. Not the kind of movie to see many times. Not bringing in popcorn. Rev 13:8 […]
Power Point: From Shadow to Reality 237.50 Kb Outline for From Shadow to Reality OT Theme: The Messiah is coming NT Theme: The Messiah is here Jesus is priest, prophet and king. Jesus brings together the entire OT. Jesus says: Everything must be fulfilled that was written about me Luke 24:44 […]
Simon Greenleaf, a Harvard Law Professor wrote: "All that Christianity asks of men?is, that they would be consistent with themselves, that they would treat its evidences as they treat the evidence of other things; and that they would try and judge its actors and witnesses, as they deal with their fellow men, when testifying to […]
Purpose:? To help those who are either skeptical or lack sufficient faith to move past some point in their Bible study. ? John 5:39,40?? Question:? What is Jesus claiming here???? He is claiming that the Old ?Testament, written hundreds of years before he was born, was written ?about him!? Imagine the implications of this claim. […]
Let us consider the ultimate miracle?the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Now, wait a minute.? Did Jesus do this miracle?? Did he raise himself from the dead, or did the Father raise his son from the dead?? We will let the theologians work out this question because it really does not matter who […]
What evidence did Jesus point to in order to support the claims he made about himself? The answer is that Jesus backed up his claims about himself by pointing to the miracles he worked. ?Don?t you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to […]
We will begin with a scenario.? Imagine for a moment that you are having an informal conversation with a close friend you have known for some time.? Your friend?s name is Bill.? In the course of the conversation, Bill tells you that he has the ability to raise people from the dead.? How would you […]
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