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Reasons to Believe

Hosted by Good Shepherd Community Church
Discovering the truth about the Bible, Jesus, and why it matters.

"What is truth?"
"Is the Bible reliable?"
"What about Jesus?"
"Why does this matter for my life?"

Every person is on a journey to discover truth and we all have questions. Join us for a two day teaching and discussion with Dr. Sean McDowell as we tackle some of these difficult questions and discover the truth that faith doesn't mean unreasonable or blind.

Session 1:

TRUE FOR YOU, BUT NOT TRUE FOR ME

Don't we live in a "post-truth" culture that cares more about feelings than facts? People often say, “That may be your truth, but it’s not mine,” as if truth changes based upon what we believe about it or how we feel. In this session, we will consider why truth is vital, learn how to properly define it, examine objections against its knowability and existence, and grasp the powerful implications of truth for our daily lives.

Session 2:

EVIDENCE FOR THE NEW TESTAMENT

In this session, Sean presents the historical evidence for how accurately the New Testament has been preserved through history. Even though publicized opinions often claim there is reason for skepticism, recent findings actually strengthen the case for the reliability and trustworthiness of the Scriptures. Sean presents the three main lines of evidence from within the Bible, the transmission of ancient documents, and from archaeology outside the Bible.

Session 3:

EVIDENCE FOR THE RESURRECTION

The Christian faith is built upon the historical resurrection of Jesus (1 Corinthians 15:14). If Jesus did not rise, then Christianity is false. But if he did rise, then Christianity is true. In this talk, Sean walks through the compelling historical evidence that Jesus existed, died, was buried, and appeared to many people after the third day. This talk is based upon the updated book Evidence that Demands a Verdict (co-written with his father, Josh McDowell).

Session 4:

IF GOD WHY EVIL?

The problem of evil and suffering is undoubtedly one of the greatest challenges raised against God. Christians must respond empathetically, but also with truth. Sean begins this session by providing a helpful road map for personally helping people who are suffering. He then tackles the intellectual challenge of evil, showing that the existence of evil itself is actually a positive proof for the existence of God, and that the so-called “problem of evil” does not pose a trenchant problem for the Christian faith.

Cost:
$20 per adult
$10 per youth (18 and under)
**No childcare provided**

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