Question 7: Part 4: What Do We Know About Heaven – Our Inheritance?
Welcome to the final episode of Eternal Life; the free, short podcast series exploring the life of Jesus for anyone from devout Christian to curious skeptic. If you have ever struggled with believing in the miracles of the Bible without having evidence, then this series is for you! Today, we are delving into part four of question seven: What do we know about Heaven – our inheritance? Previously, we discussed Heaven versus Hell, what Heaven may look and feel like, and the true nature of Heaven. Today, we continue exploring misconceptions about Heaven; namely, the belief that our entrance to Heaven is based on our deeds. It is important to understand that our salvation and entrance into the New Earth are merely a matter of Jesus, our inheritance, however, is disproportionate when we are there. Your life's choices shape your existence, and experience, in Eternity. Join us for this incredible discussion and the opportunity to come to know, accept, and be secure in a confident, eternal life. Debunking the common misconception that your entrance to Heaven is based on your deeds. Why our inheritance is disproportionate in the New Earth. What grants you entrance into Heaven and eternal life. Why being a Christian means recognizing your imperfections and need for Jesus in your life. The importance of making decisions about your beliefs while you have the chance. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Heaven: A Comprehensive Guide to Everything the Bible Says About Our Eternal HomeHow to Multiply Your Time | Rory Vaden Ted TalkRory Vaden Rory Vaden on XEternal Life Podcast
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Question 5: Part 3: What Evidence is there that Jesus Rose from the Dead? Reasons 5 Through 7
Welcome back to the Eternal Life Podcast, a safe space for you to ask reasonable questions about the existence of Jesus, without judgment. Today we are continuing with part three of question five: What evidence is there that Jesus rose from the dead? Previously, we discussed the first four pieces of evidence of the resurrection and in this episode, we delve into reasons five through seven proving that Jesus rose from the dead. Not only were Jesus’ disciples tortured and murdered for their beliefs, but many Jewish people broke away from traditions in favor of Jesus after this event. The Christian church also became massively popular after the resurrection. These are just a few of the pieces of evidence of the resurrection. So let’s dive into these three reasons to believe that Jesus rose from the dead. The people who were closest to Jesus, His disciples, were willing to die gruesome deaths for their belief that He rose from the dead. How we know that the disciples didn’t make the resurrection up after the fact. Some Jewish people made radical changes to their traditions in favor of Jesus, putting them at risk of eternal damnation and being ousted by society. Following the resurrection, there was massive growth and spread of the Christian church suggesting that people wholeheartedly believed that He rose. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Eternal Life Podcast Resource Rory Vaden Rory Vaden on X
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Question 4: What Evidence is there that Jesus was a Deity?
In the Eternal Life series thus far, we have wrestled with three of the seven questions that every intelligent skeptic should ask themselves about Jesus of Nazareth to try to understand the facts and historical accounts that support the narrative we’ve been told. Admittedly, there are some things that are very difficult to believe and understand on the surface about Christianity and Jesus is the lynchpin and cornerstone of it all. That’s why, in today’s episode, we tackle question four: What evidence is there that Jesus was a deity?There are two major reasons that someone might believe that Jesus is indeed the son of God and not simply delusional. The first is that He performed miracles, at least 35 of which are recorded in the New Testament, and the second is that He not only fulfilled numerous prophecies but even accurately predicted His own death. At some point, it requires more unfounded realism to believe that Jesus was not the Messiah than it does to believe that He was but take a listen and decide for yourself!Why you can’t discredit the existence of miracles just because you’ve never seen one.Reasons that you don’t have to be a Christian to believe in the supernatural.Accounts of healing and other phenomena that can’t be explained by naturalistic causes.Recorded predictions about Jesus’ life, death, and birth that were ultimately fulfilled.Perspective on the truly awe-inspiring odds of these prophecies coming true.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Eternal Life Podcast ResourcesThe Verdict of History: Ancient Evidence for the Life of JesusDr. Gary HabermasScience Speaks: Scientific Proof of the Accuracy of Prophecy and the BibleRory Vaden Rory Vaden on X
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Question 3: Was Jesus Just a Good Teacher or Something More
Welcome back to Eternal Life as we continue to explore the seven questions that when answered, will ultimately reveal the true wonder of our Lord, Jesus Christ. This series is for anyone who is looking for facts and evidence about Jesus and His life, from the hardened skeptic to the emphatic believer. Today, we dive into the third of our seven questions: Was Jesus just a good teacher or something more? Three things set Jesus far apart from other prophets, thought leaders, and respected speakers of the time: What Jesus said, how He lived, and how the world responded to Him. After examining these three areas of His life, you will find that Jesus was indeed far more than we could ever imagine. But, what do you think? What Jesus said, and how His words prove that He was more than just a good teacher.How Jesus’ proclamations of being God confirm that He’s always been so much more. Taking a look at how Jesus lived and how that pertains to His character as better than good. What we can learn from the way people and the world responded to Jesus and His teachings. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Eternal Life Podcast ResourceDr. Gary HabermasRory Vaden Rory Vaden on X
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Question 7: Part 3: What do we know about Heaven? What is Heaven like?
Welcome to another episode of the Eternal Life podcast, crafted for those earnestly exploring the path to truth even if they occasionally grapple with embracing the extraordinary and mystical facets of the Christian faith. Today, we continue our exploration with part three of question seven: What do we know about Heaven? What is it like?In part one of question seven, we compared Heaven and Hell. In part two, we discovered that Heaven is far from the stereotypical image of clouds and harps and instead, it resembles the Garden of Eden, capturing the essence of the best parts of life on Earth. Today, we dive deeper and explore the scriptures to inquire about the true nature of the New Earth. Will it include animals, food, books, and clothes? Or, perhaps even more excitingly, redeemed bodies, intimacy with God, joy, justice, peace, provision, and purpose? Join me as we delve into the Bible and paint a vibrant picture of what eternal life truly looks like, in the presence of God.What the Bible says about the New Earth: what will we experience?We look at pragmatic characteristics of what eternal life will look like.We delve into the intriguing and supernatural aspects of eternal life.An eternal decision: being 100% convinced of what you believe, no matter what that is.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Rory Vaden Rory Vaden on X
What is your strategy for defeating death? And what do you believe about what happens to you after you die? Most of all, what evidence have you explored that convicts you, that what you have been told about spirituality is actually true? The Christian faith provides very clear and concrete answers about these issues. But it then begs the question, what real-world evidence is there that supports the idea of miracles, a resurrection, a messiah and the concept of heaven? In this podcast series, New York Times bestselling author (Take the Stairs) and renown business speaker, Rory Vaden (who is not a pastor or theologian), presents an objective look at some of the logical, historical, and academic support that exists to substantiate the claims and story of Jesus of Nazareth. Whether you are a spiritual seeker who doesn’t yet know what you believe, a dedicated Christian who is looking to believe more deeply, or an avid skeptic wanting to better understand the claims of Christianity so that you can disprove them – all are welcome! Follow Rory as he summarizes and recounts his own personal journey of discovering the evidence that led him to ultimately conclude that the story of Jesus is real and accurate. You are invited to explore this special free podcast series, “Eternal Life: 7 Questions Every Intelligent Skeptic Should Ask About Jesus of Nazareth.” What is your strategy for defeating death?What evidence is there that Jesus was a real person?Was Jesus just a good teacher or was he something more?What evidence is there that Jesus was a deity?What evidence is there that Jesus rose from the dead?How do you get into heaven?What will heaven be like?
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