Did the Resurrection Happen . . . Really? A Dialogue on Life, Death, and Hope

by McDowell, Josh; Sterrett, Dave

• ISBN13: 9780802487681
• ISBN10: 0802487688
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-01-01
• Publisher: Moody Publishers

Summary

With over 40 million books sold, bestselling author Josh McDowell is no stranger to creatively presenting biblical truth. Now, partnering with fellow apologist Dave Sterrett, Josh introduces a new series targeted at the intersection of story and truth.The Coffee House Chroniclesare short, easily devoured novellas aimed at answering prevalent spiritual questions. Each book in the series tackles a long-contested question of the faith, and then answer these questions with truth through relationships and dialogue in each story.InDid the Resurrection Happen, Really?: A Dialogue on Life, Death, and Hope, the college campus is rocked by the news of a drunk driving accident that leaves a classmate dead. Their up-close experience with mortality allies the coffee house discussion group together to really wrestle with the spiritual and eternal ramifications of whether or not Jesus rose from the dead.The other two books in the series:Is the Bible True, Really?andWho is Jesus, Really?continue the unfolding story at the college campus and the coffee house down the road.

Author Biography

JOSH MCDOWELL As a young man, Josh McDowell considered himself an agnostic. He truly believed that Christianity was worthless. However, when challenged to intellectually examine the claims of Christianity, Josh discovered compelling, overwhelming evidence for the reliability of the Christian faith. After trusting in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, Josh’s life changed dramatically as he experienced the power of God’s love. In 1961 Josh joined the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ International. Not long after, he started the Josh McDowell Ministry to reach young people worldwide with the truth and love of Jesus.

DAVE STERRETT speaks for Probe Ministries in Plano, Texas. As an experienced educator, youth leader and a popular speaker, he teaches on Christ-centered living and apologetics at conferences, schools and churches. He has served as a minister in two churches and also taught Bible, philosophy and ethics at Prestonwood Christian Academy in Plano, Texas. Dave is a graduate of Oak Hill Academy, Liberty University, and Southern Evangelical Seminary and is currently pursuing his second Master’s degree at the University of Dallas.

Table of Contents

Did the Resurrection Happen, Really' Questions about the AfterlifeWhy is the physical resurrection of Christ so Important' Does the Resurrection really matter to me' What did Jesus say about the resurrection' A Historical ApproachA Lawyer's TestimonyThe Pre-Resurrection ScenePost-Resurrection SceneHow did the enemies respond'Established Historical FactsEstablished Psychological FactsEstablished Sociological FactsThe early church, phenomenon of Christian sacraments, worship on SundayInadequate Theories about Resurrection