In Defence of Easter

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Easter is the primary event of the Christian calendar– a time to remember and celebrate the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus from the grave. Both events are historically well attested. Theologically, these events make sense of the human condition. Personally, Easter challenges each individual morally and emotionally. These articles spell the case for Easter in more detail.

The Resurrection

What is the case for the resurrection? 

Extraordinary claims do not require extraordinary evidence

We can believe in miracles

The apostle Paul provides important eyewitness testimony for the resurrection

The first disciples discovered Jesus’ empty tomb

“Conspiracy theories” can’t explain away the evidence

Are there contradictions in the Resurrection Accounts?

 Strange events in Jerusalem in the Gospel of Matthew

The Cross

Dating the Crucifixion 

The Women at the Cross

The Cross answers our need for significance and meaning

The Cross offers us  forgiveness

The Cross is God’s answer to suffering

Is Jesus God? The testimony of the Gospels

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