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Community Bible Church
Worship Services 9.2 & 9.6.26
A non-denominational church committed to making disciples that declare the name of Jesus in Livingston County and surrounding areas.
Locations & Times
Community Bible Church
7372 Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48114, USA
Wednesday 6:30 PM
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM
Sunday 11:30 AM
Text: 1 Corinthians 15:17
Moving from "What do I believe?" to "Is what I believe actually true?"
Today’s big question: “If God exists, how do we know which God is the true God?”
The ONE SEPARATOR that divides all religions is the question, “Who is Jesus?”
Every religion makes exclusive truth claims.
Today’s big question: “If God exists, how do we know which God is the true God?”
The ONE SEPARATOR that divides all religions is the question, “Who is Jesus?”
Every religion makes exclusive truth claims.
Who did Jesus himself claim to be?
● Claim 1: “I AM GOD”
John 8:58, “Very truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “before Abraham was born, I am!”
John 10:30–33, “I and the Father are one.”
● Claim 2: “I AM THE SON OF MAN”
Mark 14:61–64, “Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?” “I am,” said Jesus. “And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.”
● Claim 3: “I AM THE ONLY WAY TO GOD”
John 14:6, Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
● Claim 1: “I AM GOD”
John 8:58, “Very truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “before Abraham was born, I am!”
John 10:30–33, “I and the Father are one.”
● Claim 2: “I AM THE SON OF MAN”
Mark 14:61–64, “Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?” “I am,” said Jesus. “And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.”
● Claim 3: “I AM THE ONLY WAY TO GOD”
John 14:6, Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
“Jesus is either a liar, a lunatic, or Lord.” - C. S. Lewis
1 Corinthians 15:17, And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.
1 Corinthians 15:17, And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.
Hebrews 11:1 ESV - Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1 NASB - Now faith is the certainty of things hoped for, a proof of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1 KJV - Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Historical evidence examines the evidence left behind by an event that points us to the most logical conclusion.
Hebrews 11:1 NASB - Now faith is the certainty of things hoped for, a proof of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1 KJV - Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Historical evidence examines the evidence left behind by an event that points us to the most logical conclusion.
Four Historical Facts that Demand Explanation
● FACT 1: Jesus Lived and Died by Crucifixion
● FACT 2: The Tomb Was Found Empty
● FACT 3: Post-Resurrection Appearances of Jesus
● FACT 4: The Disciples’ Sudden Transformation
● FACT 1: Jesus Lived and Died by Crucifixion
● FACT 2: The Tomb Was Found Empty
● FACT 3: Post-Resurrection Appearances of Jesus
● FACT 4: The Disciples’ Sudden Transformation
Four Naturalistic Theories to Explain Those Facts
1. The Swoon Theory (Jesus Didn’t Die on the Cross)
2. The Theft Theory (Disciples Stole the Body)
3. The Hallucination Theory (The Disciples Had Visions)
4. The Legend Theory (The Resurrection Story Was a Myth)
1. The Swoon Theory (Jesus Didn’t Die on the Cross)
2. The Theft Theory (Disciples Stole the Body)
3. The Hallucination Theory (The Disciples Had Visions)
4. The Legend Theory (The Resurrection Story Was a Myth)
Big Idea: The Resurrection Changes Everything
Today’s Challenge: What Will You Do with the Risen Christ?
Today’s Challenge: What Will You Do with the Risen Christ?
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