e) What evidence supports the Christian conviction of the Resurrection of Jesus by his Father? (pp 217-218) __ Belief in the Early Church __ Tomb Jesus' __ Appearances __ community Proclamations of Faith: -...the risen Jesus is the most consistently proclaimed reality in the entire New Testament. And the Resurrection is the most pivotal event proclaimed by the Gospels. Only if God actually raised Jesus from the dead is the truth of both Jesus and his message confirmed. Only then is the Gospel proclamation truly Good News, not a lie., a hoax, or a fantasy rejected" (p.219). 2) What Does the Resurrection Mean? (p. 221) a) Jesus recognized as the Son of God. The Resurrection of Jesus , together with the church's constant __ to belief in the Christian faith, makes it __ for Christians to see Jesus as merely an __ human being 3) Affirmation of the Truth of Jesus' teachings. If the __ reveals the truth of Jesus' __ claim, then it also shows the truth of his other claims and teachings about God (p. 222).

) The evidence supporting the Christian conviction of Jesus' Resurrection, as presented on pages 217-218, likely includes these points (please refer to your specific text for the exact wording and emphasis):<br /><br />* **The Empty Tomb:** The discovery of the empty tomb is a key piece of evidence. It suggests that Jesus' body was not simply stolen or misplaced, but something extraordinary occurred.<br /><br />* **Post-Resurrection Appearances of Jesus:** The Gospels recount numerous appearances of Jesus to his disciples and others after his crucifixion. These appearances are central to the belief in the resurrection.<br /><br />* **The Birth and Growth of the Early Church:** The rapid spread of Christianity and the unwavering belief of the early church in the risen Christ are seen as further evidence. The disciples' transformation from fear and doubt to bold proclamation of the resurrection is significant.<br /><br />* **Proclamations of Faith:** The consistent and central proclamation of the risen Jesus throughout the New Testament testifies to the early church's conviction.<br /><br /><br />2) What Does the Resurrection Mean? (p. 221)<br /><br />a) Jesus recognized as the Son of God. The Resurrection of Jesus, together with the church's constant **adherence** to belief in the Christian faith, makes it **impossible/difficult** for Christians to see Jesus as merely an **ordinary/exceptional** human being. (The specific words depend on the text's nuance. "Exceptional" might be used if the text acknowledges Jesus' extraordinary life even before the resurrection.)<br /><br /><br />3) Affirmation of the Truth of Jesus' teachings. If the **Resurrection** reveals the truth of Jesus' **messianic/divine sonship** claim, then it also shows the truth of his other claims and teachings about God (p. 222).<br />