Light + Truth Jesus Conquers Death
Sep 14, 2023
Exploring the significance of Jesus' resurrection to Christians, the speaker discusses the importance of appealing to reason and emotion in persuasion, examines the historical accuracy of the book of Acts to establish the truth of the resurrection, and refutes notions of fraud and hallucinations by verifying claims and evidence.
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Iodine Analogy
- Imagine trying to stop someone from drinking iodine by explaining its dangers.
- However, they still drink it because they don't value life, highlighting the need for a renewed desire to live.
Head and Heart Persuasion
- Persuasion requires appealing to both reason and emotion.
- People need evidence for truth and a sense of its value to embrace it fully.
Resurrection's Importance
- John Piper focuses on Jesus's resurrection, a core Christian belief.
- He aims to show its historical basis and value for today.
