ANSWERS Bible Q & A » -Crucifixion http://answersforthefaith.com/bibleq ANSWERS For The Faith Blog Fri, 18 May 2012 04:14:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 -Easter Question: Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead? http://answersforthefaith.com/bibleq/2008/03/22/easter-question-did-jesus-really-rise-from-the-dead/ http://answersforthefaith.com/bibleq/2008/03/22/easter-question-did-jesus-really-rise-from-the-dead/#comments Sun, 23 Mar 2008 06:43:19 +0000 Dr. D http://answersforthefaith.com/bibleq/2008/03/22/easter-question-did-jesus-really-rise-from-the-dead/ Here’s a great article by William Lane Craig, professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology in La Mirada, California.

image He looks at the facts concerning the resurrection of Jesus–a timely pursuit for the Easter season:

"To answer the question of Jesus’ resurrection from a historical standpoint, we must first determine what facts concerning the fate of Jesus of Nazareth can be credibly established on the basis of the evidence and second consider what the best explanation of those facts is. At least four facts about the fate of the historical Jesus are widely accepted by New Testament historians today."

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]]> http://answersforthefaith.com/bibleq/2008/03/22/easter-question-did-jesus-really-rise-from-the-dead/feed/ 1 The Reactions of the Criminals Crucified with Jesus -Some Discrepancies? http://answersforthefaith.com/bibleq/2007/10/28/the-reactions-of-the-criminals-crucified-with-jesus-some-discrepancies/ http://answersforthefaith.com/bibleq/2007/10/28/the-reactions-of-the-criminals-crucified-with-jesus-some-discrepancies/#comments Mon, 29 Oct 2007 06:07:02 +0000 Dr. D http://answersforthefaith.com/bibleq/2007/10/28/the-reactions-of-the-criminals-crucified-with-jesus-some-discrepancies/ Q: There seems to be some discrepancies in the Gospels concerning the reactions of the two thieves crucified with Jesus. In Matt. 27:44 and Mark 15:32, both criminals insulted Jesus along with the Priests and teachers. However, in Luke 23:39-43, only one insulted Jesus while the other stood up for him?

A: The Crucifixion lasted for at least 6 hours–from the third hour till the ninth. Do the Gospels represent all the events and everything that happened and was said by everyone there? –of coarse not!


Here is the best explanation:

1. Both criminals joined in with the others mocking Jesus in the beginning (as Matt. and Mark records).

2. Then much later as death was immanent, one of the thieves changed his mind about Jesus and repented (as Luke records).

It is not difficult to imagine that one could change their mind after watching and hearing what Jesus said for nearly 6 hours from the cross. After all, Jesus was a remarkable person and more than that, the very Son of God.

How did Jesus respond to all the insults? He asked his Father to forgive everyone there, including the two thieves. Even a hardened criminal could well have been affected by such a statement of forgiveness, especially from one who was also facing death. *Top

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