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1 | Proof of Christ | Bible general Archive 1 | RJJ | 81816 | ||
There is only one way to prove Chist, look at so-called doubting Thomas, who also looked for proof. Although he was offered proof by the others who who had meet Jesus, still had to have undenyable proof. So Jesus showed Thomas, and us, the way to prove Him, and that is to have a personel encounter with Jesus. It was not the nail marks or the wound in the side of Jesus, it was the experiece of meeting HIM. We do not have to prove the exsistance of Jesus, we are called to be witnesses. |
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2 | Should Christians Pooh-Pooh Proof? | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 81841 | ||
Statement observed on this forum: "We do not have to prove the existence of Jesus. We are called to be witnesses." The question is, How can one effectively witness about that of which he has absolutely no proof, can offer nothing substantive upon which he bases his faith, and dismisses as superfluous and immaterial the need to "prove all things; hold fast that which is good [1 Thess.5:21]? What was John's purpose in writing the fourth Gospel, if not that his words were "written that you might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you might have life through His name" [John 20:31]? --Hank | ||||||
3 | Should Christians Pooh-Pooh Proof? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 81854 | ||
Hank, I was thinking about this last night. When I accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior and Lord, I did not ask for proof. I thought about Josh McDowell and others, who've tried to disprove His resurrection, or even Him. I was wondering if their faith is less because of their proof. Their proof does not effect my faith, for I knew what they found already. The same is true when science and archeology, et. al. ... I shouldn't need it to believe. But, I enjoy the confirmation. I think about Matthew 18:2 and Hebrews 12:1-2. Searcher |
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4 | Should Christians Pooh-Pooh Proof? | Bible general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 81863 | ||
Greetings Searcher! May I suggest that this situation is ultimately a bit of both! :-) There is no doubt that our response to the promises of Christ is ultimately a faith response. However, faith doesn't necessarily mean unfactual. Consider the example of my favorite chair. I have sat in it many times. It has never failed me by breaking when I crashed down into it (as I am know to do at times). Each time I do so, I am acting on faith, but it is a faith which is informed by experience. In the same way, faith in Christ is informed by many things. In fact, you mentioned 1 Cor. 15:14. Yes, it does mention faith. However, notice that it also says that if Christ is not risen, then that faith is worthless. Faith which is not grounded in reality is worthless. Christianity, unlike any other religion, maintains that God actually did something in history and can back it up with historical evidence. Now, that evidence alone will not 'force' anyone to take a step of faith. However, that evidence can and does inform our faith and demonstrates that our faith is grounded in reality. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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