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What is the nature of the 27 New Testament Documents? Learn our three goals for this course: We will try and 1) determine the meaning of the earthly life of Jesus illuminated by our Christian faith in his resurrection; 2) show Jesus’ central place in God’s plan of salvation and his role in revealing and carrying out that plan; and 3) show that the inspired portrait of the New Testament is not fictitious, but sheds light on the mystery of the real Jesus of Nazareth.
This document provides an overview of the Olivet Prophecy given by Jesus Christ on the Mount of Olives. It discusses how the prophecy is recorded in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and the book of Revelation. The prophecy outlines signs that will precede Jesus' second coming, including wars, famines, earthquakes, deception, and persecution of believers. It also mentions visions the author has received about the four horsemen of the apocalypse from Revelation 6 and how these signify events on the prophetic timeline toward the rapture.
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The written HOLY ORACLES of the LORD JEHOVAH YAHWEH. The FOUR APOCALYPTIC Horsemen of Revelation 6 from the Repentance and Holiness Magazine. Published in 2009.
The Gospel of John is unique among the gospels in its portrayal of Jesus as the divine Word of God. It contains many stories and details not found in the other gospels. Though traditionally attributed to the apostle John, questions remain about its actual authorship, as its theology appears more developed and it may incorporate several early sources. The structure and language of its poetic prologue establish Jesus' identity differently than the other gospels. The body of the gospel is divided into the revelation of Jesus' identity through his signs and teachings, his ministry to his disciples, and his suffering and glory.
LESSON 01 "THE GOSPEL COMES TO THESSALONICACMN :PPT
The young pastor had a conversation with a woman who wanted to be baptized again. She felt she needed to confess more about her past. They discussed forgiveness in Christ. It then began raining heavily.
The document discusses Paul and Silas entering Thessalonica after being beaten in Philippi. They spoke boldly in the synagogue about how Jesus fulfilled prophecies. Paul's strategy was to attend the synagogue and use the Old Testament to show how the Messiah was prophesied to suffer before receiving glory. There were conflicting images of a conquering king and suffering servant in the prophecies.
The document provides an overview of the Book of Revelation, including its authorship, date, purpose, and key events and visions described. It also summarizes four major interpretive approaches to understanding Revelation: preterist, historicist, idealist, and futurist. The futurist approach sees Revelation as prophesying literal end times events and Christ's second coming. The document encourages readers to accept Christ as savior to not fear God's judgment and to witness to others about eternal life in Christ before final judgment begins.
The document is a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on March 6, 2016. It summarizes and comments on Acts 1:1-11. The sermon discusses how Jesus, after his resurrection, appeared to the apostles over 40 days, convincing them of his resurrection. He commanded them to remain in Jerusalem until receiving power from the Holy Spirit. The sermon argues the apostles needed the Holy Spirit's power and guidance to carry out Jesus' mission and spread the gospel message.
Bible Alive Jesus Christ 002: "Criteria & Historical Foundations“”BibleAlive
What is the nature of the 27 New Testament Documents? Learn our three goals for this course: We will try and 1) determine the meaning of the earthly life of Jesus illuminated by our Christian faith in his resurrection; 2) show Jesus’ central place in God’s plan of salvation and his role in revealing and carrying out that plan; and 3) show that the inspired portrait of the New Testament is not fictitious, but sheds light on the mystery of the real Jesus of Nazareth.
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Session 03 New Testament Survey Class
Introduction to the Gospels
Based on material from:
Capitol Hill Baptist Church
525 A Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
1) The document discusses a Sunday school lesson about the resurrection of Jesus Christ based on the biblical account in Luke 24:1-8.
2) It explains that the resurrection guarantees that believers will be raised from the dead to eternal life, just as Jesus defeated death.
3) The resurrection is supported by direct evidence of people encountering the risen Jesus, and indirect evidence of the disciples' transformed boldness in preaching after believing he rose from the dead.
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The Paschal Mystery refers to Christ's passion, death, resurrection, and ascension. It is central to Christian faith as it relates to God's plan of salvation for humanity. The Paschal Mystery is commemorated in the liturgy and sacraments of the Church, especially the Eucharist. The key events of Jesus' passion included the Last Supper, agony in the garden, trial, crucifixion and death, followed by his resurrection on the third day and ascension into heaven. The Paschal Mystery reminds Christians that through suffering, death and new life are overcome, and it has implications for how they live daily.
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Dr. Bassem Matta has started Smiling Lungs Books, which combines his passions for medicine and literature. He holds degrees in biology and medicine from universities in Egypt and works as a certified medical assistant in the US. In addition to his medical career, Dr. Matta writes both medical and non-medical books under the pseudonym Matthew Japheth. Smiling Lungs Books publishes Dr. Matta's works as well as provides print-on-demand publishing services for others.
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1) Joshua led the Israelites in conquering the Promised Land as commanded by God.
2) However, some lands still remained unconquered. Joshua gathered the tribes of Israel to remind them of God's commands and promises.
3) Joshua warned the people to remain faithful and obedient to God, and not to make alliances with the remaining pagan nations or adopt their religious practices.
This document discusses several topics:
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- Moral lessons about following God's commandments and avoiding sinful behaviors.
- References to other prophets like Jeremiah and their messages about obeying religious authorities.
- The importance of faith, repentance from evil, and seeking forgiveness from God.
The document discusses the Hebrew feasts and their connection to biblical prophecies and the sanctuary message. It notes two great disappointments experienced by Jesus' disciples and Millerites that paralleled the spring and fall feasts. It explores the fulfillment of prophecies around 1844 and the establishment of the Seventh-day Adventist church thereafter. Key aspects of the sanctuary doctrine and their representation in Revelation are summarized.
Session 03 New Testament Overview - Introduction to the GospelsJohn Brooks
Session 03 New Testament Survey Class
Introduction to the Gospels
Based on material from:
Capitol Hill Baptist Church
525 A Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
1) The document discusses a Sunday school lesson about the resurrection of Jesus Christ based on the biblical account in Luke 24:1-8.
2) It explains that the resurrection guarantees that believers will be raised from the dead to eternal life, just as Jesus defeated death.
3) The resurrection is supported by direct evidence of people encountering the risen Jesus, and indirect evidence of the disciples' transformed boldness in preaching after believing he rose from the dead.
The document provides an overview of the book of Acts from a Foundations course. It discusses key aspects of Acts including its author (Luke), purpose, and outline. It summarizes the main points of several chapters in Acts, including chapters 1, 2, and 3. Chapter 1 discusses Jesus' post-resurrection appearances and the coming of the Holy Spirit. Chapter 2 describes the day of Pentecost and Peter's message. Chapter 3 focuses on a healing miracle performed by Peter and John at the temple.
The document examines evidence for the resurrection of Jesus by outlining 4 historical facts agreed upon by the majority of biblical scholars: 1) Jesus was buried in a tomb by Joseph of Arimathea after crucifixion. 2) On Sunday, the tomb was found empty by women followers. 3) Jesus appeared to individuals and groups on multiple occasions after death. 4) The original disciples preached the resurrection despite having little to gain and facing persecution. The document argues these facts are best explained by the resurrection of Jesus, as opposed to alternative theories. It promises to address common objections to the resurrection in a subsequent discussion.
The Paschal Mystery refers to Christ's passion, death, resurrection, and ascension. It is central to Christian faith as it relates to God's plan of salvation for humanity. The Paschal Mystery is commemorated in the liturgy and sacraments of the Church, especially the Eucharist. The key events of Jesus' passion included the Last Supper, agony in the garden, trial, crucifixion and death, followed by his resurrection on the third day and ascension into heaven. The Paschal Mystery reminds Christians that through suffering, death and new life are overcome, and it has implications for how they live daily.
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A Chronology of the Resurrection Appearances
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A Chronology of the Resurrection
Appearances
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2. When we encounter the resurrection accounts in the New Testament, we face a challenge
in putting all the pieces together in such a way that the sequence of events flows in logical
order. This is due to the fact that no one Gospel presents all or even most of the
information. Some of the accounts seem to conflict. I have opined before (HERE) that
these apparent conflicts are usually not in fact true conflicts. Another difficulty with
putting all the facts together in a coherent manner is that the timeline of the events is
unclear in some of the accounts. Luke and John are the clearest as to the timing of the
events they describe; Matthew and Luke give us very few parameters. Both Acts and Paul
also supply accounts in which the timeline is not always clear.
Nevertheless, I want to propose to you a possible, dare I claim even likely, sequence of the
resurrection events. The work is my own and I make no claim that this scenario is certain
or backed up by recognized ancient authority. St Augustine has done quite a lot of work in
this matter and you can read that by clicking HERE.
Jimmy Akin has also done a wonderful study here: How the Resurrection Narratives Fit
Together. He goes into greater detail than my brief summary here and if there are any
differences with my conclusions, trust Jimmy and St. Augustine first! 🙂
My proposition here is simply the fruit of 31+ years of praying over and pondering the
events of those forty days between the Lord’s resurrection and His ascension. My
reflections are based as solidly as possible on the Bible, with a sprinkling of speculation.
I realize that my attempt to do this will irritate some modern biblical scholars who seem to
insist that it is wrong to attempt any synthesis of the texts since the authors intended no
such synthesis.
Nevertheless, I press on boldly, hoping that the average believer will benefit from it and
find such a synthesis interesting. Take it for what it is: the work of an obscure pastor who
has prayed and carefully sought to follow the sequence of the forty days. You may wish to
offer correction or an alternative interpretation; I encourage you to do so in the comments.
I have posted a PDF of this document here: The Resurrection Appearances
Chronologically Arranged.
In this year’s version I have included hyperlinks to the biblical texts so that you can simply
click on them to read the text and then press back to return here.
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3. I. The morning of day one
A. Very early in the morning a group of several women, including Mary Magdalene,
approach the tomb to complete burial customs on behalf of Jesus (Matt 28:1; Mk 16:1;
Jn 20:1).
B. They behold the tomb opened and are alarmed.
C. Mary Magdalene runs off to Peter and John with the distressing news of likely grave
robbers (Jn 20:2).
D. The women who remain at the tomb encounter an angel, who declares to them that
Jesus has risen and that they should tell this to the brethren (Mk 16:5 Lk 24:4; Mt 28:5).
E. At first the women are filled with fear and depart from the tomb afraid to speak (Mk
16:8).
F. Recovering their courage they decide to go to the Apostles (Lk 24:9; Mt 28:8).
G. Meanwhile Peter and John go to the tomb to investigate Mary Magdalene’s claim.
Mary follows behind them, arriving back at the tomb while Peter and John are still
there. Peter and John discover the empty tomb; they encounter no angel. John believes
in the resurrection; Peter’s conclusion is not recorded.
H. The other women report to the remaining Apostles what the angel at the tomb said
to them. Peter and John have not yet returned from the tomb and these remaining
apostles are at first dismissive of the women’s story (Lk 24:9-11).
I. Mary Magdalene, lingering at the tomb, weeps and is fearful. Peering into the tomb,
she sees this time two angels who wonder why she weeps. Jesus then approaches her
from behind. Not looking directly at Jesus, she supposes Him to be the gardener. When
He calls her by name, Mary recognizes His voice, turns, and sees Him. Filled with joy she
clings to Him (APPEARANCE 1) (Jn 20:16).
J. Jesus sends Mary back to the Apostles with the news to prepare them for His
appearance later that day (Jn 20:17).
K. The other women have now departed from the Apostles and are on their way,
possibly back home. Jesus appears to them (Mt 28:9) (after having dispatched Mary).
He also sends them back to the Apostles with the news that He has risen and that He
will see them (APPEARANCE 2).
II. The afternoon and evening of day one
A. Later that day, two disciples on their way to Emmaus are pondering what they have
heard about rumors of Jesus’ resurrection. Jesus comes up behind them but they are
prevented from recognizing Him. First Jesus breaks open the word for them; then He
sits at table with them and celebrates the Eucharist, whereupon their eyes are opened
and they recognize Him in the breaking of the bread (APPEARANCE 3) (Lk 24:13-30).
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4. B. The two disciples return that evening to Jerusalem and go to the Eleven. At first the
Eleven disbelieve them just as they had the women (Mk 16:13). Nevertheless they
continue to relate what they have experienced. At some point, Peter draws apart from
the others (perhaps for a walk?). The Lord appears to Peter (APPEARANCE 4)(Lk
24:34; 1 Cor 15:5). Peter informs the other ten, who then believe. Thus the disciples
from Emmaus (still lingering with the Apostles) are now told (perhaps by way of
apology) that it is in indeed true that Jesus has risen (Lk 24:34).
C. Almost at the same moment, Jesus appears to the small gathering of Apostles and
the two disciples from Emmaus (APPEARANCE 5). Thomas is absent (although the
Lucan text describes the appearance as being to “the eleven,” this is probably
just shorthand for the Apostles as a group). They are startled but Jesus reassures them
and opens the scriptures to them (Lk 24:36ff).
D. There is some debate as to whether He appeared to them a second time that night.
The Johannine and Lucan accounts have significantly different descriptions of the
appearance on that first Sunday evening. Is it merely a different recounting of the same
appearance or is it a wholly separate appearance? It is not possible to say for sure.
Nevertheless, since the descriptions are so different we can call it APPEARANCE 6 (Jn
20:19ff), though it is likely one and the same as “Appearance 5.”
III. Interlude
A. There is no biblical account of Jesus appearing to anyone during the week that
followed. The next account of the resurrection says, “Eight days later,” namely the
following Sunday.
B. We do know that the apostles exclaimed to Thomas that they had seen the Lord, but
that he refused to believe it (Jn 20:24).
C. Were the apostles nervous that Jesus had not appeared again each day? We do not
know; there are no accounts of what happened during this interlude.
IV. One week later, Sunday two
A. Jesus appears once again (APPEARANCE 7) to the gathered Apostles. This time
Thomas is with them. He calls Thomas to faith, and Thomas now confesses Jesus to be
Lord and God (Jn 20:24-29).
V. Interlude two
A. The apostles had received instructions to return to Galilee (Mt 28:10; Mk 16:7) where
they would see Jesus. Thus they spent some of this interlude journeying 60 miles to
the north, a trip that would have taken a considerable amount of time. We can imagine
them making the trek north during the intervening days.
VI. Sometime later
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5. A. The time frame of the next appearance is somewhat vague. John merely says “after
this.” It is likely a matter of days or a week at best. The scene is at the Sea of Galilee;
not all of the Twelve are present. They have gone fishing and Jesus summons them
from the lakeside. They come to shore and see him (APPEARANCE 8). Peter has a
poignant discussion with Jesus and is commissioned to tend the flock of Christ (Jn 21).
B. The Appearance to the 500 – Of all the appearances, you might think that this one
would have been recorded in some detail since it was the most widely experienced. It
would seem that many accounts would have existed and that at least one would have
made its way into the Scriptures. Yet there is no account of it other than that it did in
fact happen. Paul records the fact of this appearance in 1 Cor 15:6: Then he appeared
to more than five hundred brethren at one time, most of whom are still alive, though
some have fallen asleep (APPEARANCE 9). Where did this take place? What was it
like? What was the reaction? We simply do not know. Proof once again that the Bible is
not a history book in the conventional sense. Rather, it is a highly selective telling of
what took place, not a complete account. The Bible makes no claim to be something it
is not. It is quite clear that it is a selective book (Jn 20:30).
C. The Appearance to James. Here again we do not have a description of this
appearance, only a remark by Paul that it did in fact happen 1 Cor 15:7: Then he
appeared to James (APPEARANCE 10). The time frame of this appearance is not
clear, only that it happened after the appearance to the five hundred and before the
final appearance to the apostles.
VII. The rest of the forty days
A. Jesus certainly had other appearances to/with the disciples. Luke attests to this in
Acts when he writes, To them he presented himself alive after his passion by many
proofs, appearing to them during forty days, and speaking of the kingdom of God (Acts
1:3).
B. During this time there is perhaps the one appearance we can attribute specifically to
this time period as recorded by both Matthew (Mt 28:16ff) and Mark (Mk 16:14ff). It
takes place on “a mountaintop in Galilee.” Mark adds that they were reclining at table. I
refer to this appearance (time frame uncertain) as APPEARANCE 11. It is here that
Jesus gives the great commission. Although Mark’s text may seem to imply that Jesus
was taken up from this mountain, such a conclusion is rash since Mark only indicates
that Jesus ascended only “after he had spoken to them” (Mk 16:19).
C. Evidently Jesus had also summoned them back to Jerusalem at least toward the end
of the period of the forty days. There they would be present for the feast of Pentecost.
We can imagine frequent appearances with ongoing instruction, for Luke records that
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6. Jesus “stayed with them.” Most of these appearances and discourses are not recorded.
Luke writes in Acts, And while staying with them he charged them not to depart from
Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me,
for John baptized with water, but before many days you shall be baptized with the Holy
Spirit” (Acts 1:4).
VIII. The final appearance and ascension
A. After forty days of appearances and instructions we have a final account of the last
appearance (APPEARANCE 12) wherein He leads them out to a place near Bethany
and gives them final instructions to wait in Jerusalem until the Holy Spirit is sent. And
then He is taken up to Heaven in their very sight (Lk 24:50-53; Acts 1:1-11).
So here is a possible, and if I do say so myself likely, chronology of the resurrection
appearances. It is a synthesis that attempts to collect all the information and present it in a
logical sequence. There are limits to what we can expect of the Scriptural accounts; fitting
perfectly into a logical sequence is not what the texts primarily propose to do. Yet such a
chronological sequence can prove helpful and it is in that spirit which I present it.
Here is a video I put together based on a song performed here at my parish on Good
Friday. It is sung by one of our Sopranos, Marjorie Boursiquot. It is arranged by our director,
Kenneth Louis, and composed by Long and Pote. The song is entitled “You Love Me.”
Prepare yourself for a real treat!
You Love Me
You Love Me
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