Common Biblical Arguments
Christian Fellowship Club Argument: "Jesus
was a good teacher, not necessarily the savior of the world" Observations: This person is admitting Christ existed,
either from a biblical reference or a historical approach. They are recognizing that Christ did
something notable on earth. Defense:
- Usually
one might argue that Christ made great analogies and philosophies about
life. Biggest Problem there is that
in order for someone to agree that Jesus was a â≈¥goodâ≈√ teacher, then they
would have to at least believe somewhat in what he is teaching.
- All of
Jesusâ≈ miracles and philosophical parables were centered around his one
purpose; saving the world by taking his own life in place of our sin. This is the fundamental principle of
Christâ≈ s teachings: that we must believe in him and his resurrection for
our salvation.
- Its
hard to agree that Christ was a â≈¥goodâ≈√ teacher if you didnâ≈ t believe what
he was sayingΣotherwise you would think he was a foolish man!
- They
never found his Body! Over 500
witness claim to have seen the resurrected Christ.
- All 11
disciples died terrible deaths that they were willing to do for Christâ≈ s
sake after they saw the power of his resurrection. This was something they
were not willing to do when they only considered Christ a "good" teacher
in a sense, before his death.
Biblical reference: "Jesus
saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life; no man cometh to the
Father but by me." John 14:6. "For
God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the
world through him." John 3:17 "One of
the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good
answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most important?" "The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: Hear, O Israel, the Lord
our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with
all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." Mark 12:28-30
Argument: The Bible was made long after
Christ died. In fact Constantine made it and decided what he
wanted in it. Observation: Constantine was a Roman Emperor who lived
from 274-337 AD Defense: - 66 Books in the Bible, over 40
different authors, 1500 year span, authors had various backgrounds(kings,
peasants, philosophers, fishermen, poets, statesmen, scholars, etc),
different places (wilderness, dungeon, palace, etc), three different
continents(Asia, Africa, and Europe), three different languages (Hebrew,
Aramaic, and Greek), and most importantly includes hundreds or
controversial topics which would create opposing viewpoints when mentioned
or discussed, yet it has perfect
continuity!
- Long before Constantine, 21 books
were acknowledged by all Christians (the 4 Gospels, Acts, 13 Paul, 1
Peter, 1 John, Revelation). There were 10 disputed books (Hebrews, James,
2 Peter, 2-3 John, Jude, Ps-Barnabas, Hermas, Didache, Gospel of Hebrews)
and several that most all considered heretical (Gospels of Peter, Thomas,
Matthaias, Acts of Andrew, John, etc.)
- one contrary belief,
not necessarily true. Constantine and the
Council of Nicea had virtually nothing to do with the forming of the
canon. It was not even discussed at Nicea. The council that formed an
undisputed decision on the canon took place at Carthage in 397 (60 years after Constantine's
death).
Argument: How could God have made light on the 1st day, but the sun and moon
on the 4th day? Observation: They are recognizing a biblical
reference in Genesis.
Defense:
"The
city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God
gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp." Revelation 21: 23 Game over More Topics The Flood Slaves in Egypt Christ's empty tomb Where is this Loving
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