Church History, The Foundation of the Church: Jesus Christ the Son of God

Extrabiblical historicity of Christ

Tacitus: Dean of Roman historians, spoke of His death under Pilate

Pliny: Pontus in Asia gave 112 advices on how to deal with Christians

Josephus: was quoted as referring to Christ, “so called Christ - who was Jesus.”

Ministry of Christ in a Nutshell

First tour of preaching: Eastern Galilee - healed the paralytic, lame man, widow’s son of Nain, chose the disciples.

Second tour of preaching: Southern Galilee - emphasis on the Kingdom of Heaven, parables, Gadarene demoniac, Jairus’ daughter.

Third tour of preaching: preaching, teaching and healing.

Ministry in Jerusalem: openly meets Pharisees and Sadducees.

Crucifixion and Resurrection.