Catholic Bible Study Lectio The Case for Jesus: The Resurrection of Jesus
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Jul 18, 2024 Dr. Pitre, a renowned scholar specializing in biblical studies, presents compelling evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus. He discusses the significance of the empty tomb and the transformative impact of Jesus’ appearances to his disciples. Delving into Scripture, he connects the Resurrection to Old Testament foreshadowing, especially the story of Jonah. The engaging conversation also touches on the vital role of evangelization in a skeptical world, encouraging listeners to actively share and live out their faith.
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Resurrection Means A Transformed Body
- The resurrection claim is specifically bodily: Jesus' corpse experienced a real transformation, not mere resuscitation or disembodied immortality.
- The risen body is the same body, reunited with the soul, but transformed into a new mode of existence beyond ordinary life.
Luke Emphasizes Physical Proofs
- Luke 24 shows Jesus invites physical verification by showing wounds and eating, proving bodily reality to the disciples.
- The text stresses continuity with the crucified body and also its transformed properties like appearing at will.
Gospel Accounts Record Apostles' Doubt
- The Gospels record initial apostolic doubt, not automatic credulity, undermining claims the accounts were invented because ancients were gullible.
- Multiple passages show the disciples first disbelieved, which increases historical plausibility of honest reporting.