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”Miracle and Resurrection Paper Assignment” Tracey A. Coleman APOL220: Introduction to Apologetics May 4, 2023
1 What does it take to make a persuasive apologetic case? Holistic Apologetics? Love? Reason? Evidence? The ultimate intent of this writing is to highlight how using different methods of apologetics can be effective and persuasive in explaining the Christian belief in miracles and arguing the historicity of the resurrection. Miracles and the resurrection of Christ have been the focus of doubt and debate for centuries. There have always been and will be questions raised by unbelievers, scholars, and scientists if these rare events are truly possible and can occur. A miracle is defined as “an extraordinary event taken as a sign of the supernatural power of God.” “ A surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore considered to be the work of a divine agency” Approaching an unbeliever with the understanding that Naturally, it would be hard to believe that an event has taken place that is unexplainable by science or one that defies nature or rationale would be a good place to start the apologetic conversation. Take for instance the miracle of the creation.” Scripture says in (Genesis 1:1 New International Version) that “ In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” This is what Christians undoubtedly believe. “ There were no processes in place at creation, and since creation is a completely [ CITATION Apo23 \l 1033 ] unique event, it is difficult to gauge and classify it other than to say it occurred beyond the laws that were later operating within creation.” 1 In making a persuasive case surrounding the Christian belief in miracles and the resurrection. The apologist can create a safe space and be understanding of others’ views that may not align with Christian faith or beliefs. The apologist could utilize a helpful approach found in the website article Supernatural or Science: How Do We Explain Miracles ? “When someone says miracles are impossible, they are claiming to have all knowledge and are placing themselves 1 Avery and Lacey 2014 .
2 in a position to say miracles are impossible. They claim such things based on limited knowledge and limited experience with comments such as “I’ve never seen one!” When it is pointed out that they have a narrow temporal and historical perspective, they usually reply, “If miracles did occur, then they would be rare occurrences,” to which we would respond, “That’s the point! Miracles are indeed rare events.” 2 The resurrection is another highly debated miracle. In making a persuasive case surrounding the Christian belief in the resurrection. Easter the resurrection morning would be a great way for the apologist to start the conversation with an unbeliever. The Christian faith stands firm on the belief in a crucified, buried, and risen savior. And the scriptures reveal evidence that Christ was witnessed after the resurrection. “ For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, and then to the Twelve.” ( 1 Corinthians 15:3-5) And “Although the Resurrection was a historical event that could be verified by the sign of the empty tomb and by the reality of the apostles' encounters with the risen Christ, still it remains at the very heart of the mystery of faith as something that transcends and surpasses history. 3 “Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection are the climactic events in salvation history. Jesus lived, died, and rose again. These historic events, which occur at the climax of the biblical narrative, are at the center of the message of good news. The resurrection is at the heart of the Christian message, for it is only through the power of Christ’s resurrection from the dead that death can be defeated, and life can be renewed. 4 2 Ibid., 3 Wikipedia. 2023 . 4 Chatraw and Allen, Apologetics at the Cross, 132-134.
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