Proofs

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Historical proofs: Christianity is based on historical events that are documented in the Bible and
other sources. These include the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus, as well as the testimonies
of his apostles and other eyewitnesses. There are also archaeological and textual proofs that confirm
the reliability of the biblical accounts. For example, some Roman and Jewish historians such as
Tacitus, Josephus and Pliny the Younger wrote about Jesus and his followers. Also some extra-biblical
writings such as the Gospel of Thomas or the Nag Hammadi Scriptures contain information about
early Christianity.

Philosophical proofs: Christianity offers a coherent and logical worldview that is based on the
existence of a personal and omnipotent God. There are various philosophical arguments that argue
for the existence of God, such as the cosmological argument, the teleological argument or the moral
argument. These arguments try to infer from the observation of nature, the order and purpose of the
world or the existence of moral values to a Creator. For example, Thomas Aquinas formulated five
ways to prove God from different aspects of reality.

Theological proofs: Christianity claims to be a divine revelation that is inspired and authorized by God
himself. There are various theological arguments that argue for the truth of Christianity, such as the
prophetic argument, the messianic argument or the apostolic argument. These arguments try to infer
from the fulfillment of prophecies, the identity and work of Jesus as the promised Messiah or the
authority and testimony of the apostles to the divine origin of Christianity. For example, Isaiah 53
gave a detailed description of the suffering and death of Jesus, long before he was born.
Personal proofs: Christianity has a transformative effect on the lives of people who believe in Jesus.
There are various personal proofs that argue for Christianity, such as the experiential argument, the
healing argument or the miracle argument. These arguments try to infer from the personal encounter
with God, the healing of diseases or the experiences of supernatural events to the reality of
Christianity. For example, there are many people who report that Jesus he aled them or helped them
in difficult situations.

Scientific proofs: Christianity is compatible with modern science and can even answer some of its
questions and puzzles. For example, there is the argument of fine -tuning, which says that the physical
constants and conditions of the universe are so precisely adjusted to each other that they allow life.
This could indicate an intelligent Creator who designed the universe according to a plan. There are
also some scientific discoveries that confirm or complement the biblical accounts, such as the
archaeological finds of biblical places, people or events.

Spiritual proofs: Christianity offers a deep and fulfilling relationship with God, which changes and
enriches the lives of people. For example, there is the argument of longing, which says that people
have a natural desire for God, which can only be satisfied by him. This could indicate that God created
us in his image and draws us to himself. There are also some spiritual experiences that confirm or
deepen the Christian doctrine, such as the fruits of the Holy Spirit, which manifest themselves in love,
joy, peace and other virtues.
The first cause argument: This argument states that everything that exists must have a cause, and
that cause must be God. The argument goes like this:

Premise 1: Everything that begins to exist has a cause.

Premise 2: The universe began to exist.

Conclusion: Therefore, the universe has a cause.

Further conclusion: The cause of the universe must be God, because only God can create somet hing
out of nothing.

The design argument: This argument states that the order, complexity, and beauty of the universe
and life point to an intelligent designer, and that designer is God. The argument goes like this:

Premise 1: The universe and life exhibit order, complexity, and beauty.

Premise 2: Order, complexity, and beauty are best explained by an intelligent cause.

Conclusion: Therefore, the universe and life have an intelligent cause.

Further conclusion: The intelligent cause of the universe and life must be God, because only God has
the power, wisdom, and goodness to design such a wonderful creation.

The moral argument: This argument states that the existence of objective moral values and duties
imply a moral lawgiver, and that lawgiver is God. The argument goes like this:

Premise 1: Objective moral values and duties exist.

Premise 2: Objective moral values and duties require a moral lawgiver.

Conclusion: Therefore, a moral lawgiver exists.

Further conclusion: The moral lawgiver must be God, because only God can provide a universal,
objective, and authoritative standard of morality.
The resurrection argument: This argument states that the historical evidence for the resurrection of
Jesus Christ confirms his claims to be the Son of God and the Savior of the world. The argument goes
like this:

Premise 1: Jesus died by crucifixion and was buried in a tomb.

Premise 2: The tomb was found empty by his followers on the third day.

Premise 3: Many people saw Jesus alive after his death in various occasions and locations.

Premise 4: The disciples were transformed by their belief in the risen Jesus and were willing to die for
their testimony.
Conclusion: Therefore, the best explanation for these facts is that Jesus rose from the dead.

Further conclusion: The resurrection of Jesus validates his claims to be the Son of God and the Savior
of the world.