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1. Quiz 2
JUST THE FACTS:
Evidence for the
Resurrection of Jesus
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2. Directions
• This is a self-test.
• Read the question and answer to yourself
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3. Question 1
One proof of the claim that Jesus’ tomb was empty is:
1. The empty tomb is reported by women
2. The empty tomb is reported by the disciples
3. The empty tomb is reported by Paul
4. The empty tomb is reported by James, the half-
brother of Jesus
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4. Question 1
One proof of the claim that Jesus’ tomb was empty is:
1. The empty tomb is reported by women
Right. In the ancient world, if something was important, you wouldn’t have a woman
as a chief witness. A woman's testimony was rejected in a court of law. Since the
New Testament reports women found the empty tomb, they probably did.
2. The empty tomb is reported by the disciples
3. The empty tomb is reported by Paul
4. The empty tomb is reported by James, the half-
brother of Jesus
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5. Question 2
Another proof of the claim that Jesus’ tomb
was empty is:
1. The tomb was located in Ephesus
2. The tomb was located in Rome
3. The tomb was located in Bethlehem
4. The tomb was located in Jerusalem
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6. Question 2
Another proof of the claim that Jesus’ tomb
was empty is:
1. The tomb was located in Ephesus
2. The tomb was located in Rome
3. The tomb was located in Bethlehem
4. The tomb was located in Jerusalem
Right, the same location where the proclamation was made, making it
easy to verify. Just go down the street.
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7. Question 3
Another proof of the claim that Jesus’ tomb was
empty is:
1. The disciples admitted there was an empty tomb
2. The Jewish leaders themselves admitted there was an empty
tomb
3. Paul admitted there was an empty tomb
4. James, the half-brother of Jesus admitted there was an empty
tomb
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8. Question 3
Another proof of the claim that Jesus’ tomb was
empty is:
1. The disciples admitted there was an empty tomb
2. The Jewish leaders themselves admitted there was an empty
tomb
Right, See Matthew 28:11-15 This is "enemy attestation," when critics say it
is true, and a strong piece of evidence.
3. Paul admitted there was an empty tomb
4. James, the half-brother of Jesus admitted there was an empty
tomb
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9. Question 4
Which of the following is not included in Paul’s list of
eye witnesses to the risen Jesus:
1. Peter, Paul, and James
2. The twelve disciples
3. 500 men and women at the same time
4. Pontius Pilate
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10. Question 4
Which of the following is not included in Paul’s list of eye
witnesses to the risen Jesus:
1. Peter, Paul, and James.
2. The twelve disciples
3. 500 men and women at the same time
4. Pontius Pilate.
Right, there is no record of Pontius Pilate seeing the risen Jesus
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11. Question 5
Two people who provide the most dramatic life
changes, thereby providing credibility to the claim
that Jesus was seen alive are:
1. Paul and James
2. Peter and Andrew
3. John and Barnabas
4. Mary and Martha
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12. Question 5
Two people who provide the most dramatic life
changes, thereby providing credibility to the claim
that Jesus was seen alive are:
1. Paul and James
Right. Paul was one of the fiercest opponents of the Christians, and
James was Jesus’ half-brother. James and his brothers did not
believe Jesus was anything special until something strange
happened: James saw Jesus after he died.
2. Peter and Andrew
3. John and Barnabas
4. Mary and Martha
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13. Question 6
After the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus, the disciples
fled and deserted him. Later we hear that they
began to boldly proclaim the resurrection of Jesus
in the same town. Then, all of the disciples, except
John, died as martyrs. What made them change?
1. They all had the same hallucination that they saw
Jesus after he died.
2. They all saw Jesus after he died and interacted with
him.
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14. Question 6
After the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus, the disciples
fled and deserted him. Later we hear that they
began to boldly proclaim the resurrection of Jesus
in the same town. Then, all of the disciples, except
John, died as martyrs. What made them change?
1. They all had the same hallucination that they saw
Jesus after he died.
2. They all saw Jesus after he died and interacted with
him.
Something extremely unusual must have happened. What fits the
facts: Jesus was raised from the dead and convinced the disciples
by visiting with them.
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15. Question 7
What bolsters the claim that Jesus was actually
resurrected:
1. A couple of people saw him
2. A couple of people saw him but were not available
for verification
3. Different individuals and groups of people claimed
to have seen Jesus alive on different occasions and
varying circumstances
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16. Question 7
What bolsters the claim that Jesus was actually resurrected:
1. A couple of people saw him
2. A couple of people saw him but were not available for
verification
3. Different individuals and groups of people claimed to have
seen Jesus alive on different occasions and varying
circumstances
Multiple attestations under different circumstances is solid evidence.
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17. Question 8
The account of Jesus’ resurrection is believable because
1. The account was constructed 300 years after the fact, just
like the Da Vinci Code says
2. The account was dated to within 5 years of the crucifixion
3. The account was constructed by good writers
4. The account is supported by the modern church
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18. Question 8
The account of Jesus’ resurrection is believable
because
1. The account was constructed 300 years after the
fact, just like the Da Vinci Code says
2. The account was dated to within 5 years of the
crucifixion
Right. The saying in 1 Corinthians 15, which was passed on to Paul,
and was passed on by he to other brethren, is dated to within 5
years of the crucifixion
3. The account was constructed by good writers
4. The account is supported by the modern church