20 Reasons to Believe the Resurrection

The resurrection of Jesus is one of the most significant and debated events in history. It lies at the heart of Christianity, shaping not only the early church but also Western civilisation as a whole. 🧵1/25 While many claim that the resurrection is a matter of faith, there is a compelling case to be made for its historical validity. 2/25

Today is an especially fitting time to ask: What has Christianity done for the world? As the West appears to be rushing headlong into an increasingly anti-Christian society, it's worth reflecting on what Christianity has contributed—and what we risk losing in its absence. 🧵1/25 So, what has Christianity ever done for the world? When discussing the foundations of Western civilization, far too many people overlook Christianity’s fundamental role. 2/5

EPIC: Here are just a few of the most significant archaeological discoveries that support the historical reliability of the Bible by confirming key figures, locations, and events mentioned throughout its narrative. 🧵 The Tel Dan Stele (9th century BC) is an Aramaic inscription discovered in northern Israel. It contains the phrase "House of David", the earliest extra-biblical reference to King David, supporting the biblical claim that he was a real historical figure.

You've probably seen this painting before.

Gustave Doré’s “The Triumph of Christianity Over Paganism” (1868) is one of the most iconic paintings in Christendom.

But did you know the image comes straight from the pages of the New Testament? 1/16 🧵 The artwork depicts a radiant cross towering above a chaotic heap of powerless pagan deities—images of gods like Jupiter and Venus—symbolizing their defeat. Above, angelic figures herald the triumph, while below, the broken remnants of heathen worship lie in ruin, emphasizing the supremacy of Christ over the pagan pantheon. 2/16

They may break our bodies, but they need not dominate our minds.

In 1948, C.S. Lewis, one of the greatest intellectual thinkers of the twentieth century, penned an essay titled, On Living in an Atomic Age.

In it, he addressed the anxieties plaguing many at the time, namely, the ongoing threat of the atomic bomb. 1/5 Lewis writes: “In one way we think a great deal too much of the atomic bomb. ‘How are we to live in an atomic age?’

“I am tempted to reply: ‘Why, as you would have lived in the sixteenth century when the plague visited London almost every year, or as you would have lived in a Viking age when raiders from Scandinavia might land and cut your throat any night; or indeed, as you are already living in an age of cancer, an age of syphilis, an age of paralysis, an age of air raids, an age of railway accidents, an age of motor accidents.’ 2/5

Many think the Ten Plagues of Egypt were arbitrary events, but they were not. Each plague directly targeted and challenged one or more prominent Egyptian deities. 🧵 1/14 Exodus 12:12 states, “On all the gods of Egypt, I will execute judgment: I am the LORD.” In this, God declared war on the Egyptian deities, and in so doing, vividly demonstrated that not one of the false Egyptian gods was able to deliver them from the true and living God. 2/14

What Has Christianity Ever Done for the World? 🧵

What has Christianity ever done for the world? When discussing the foundations of Western civilization, far too many people overlook Christianity’s fundamental role. 1/ From the values that shape our personal moral frameworks to the institutions that support education, healthcare, and human rights, many of the things we take for granted today owe their existence to Christianity. 2/

Did you know the Ten Plagues of Egypt were direct challenges to the gods of ancient Egypt? With each plague, God displayed His power, authority, and judgement over the demons worshipped by the Egyptians. 🧵 1. Water Turned to Blood (Exodus 7:14-25)
The Nile and other water sources were turned into blood, showing the Lord's divine authority over Hapi, god of the Nile, and Khnum, god of the source of the Nile.

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