In Chapter 5, Josh McDowell titles the chapter as, “Who Would Die for A Lie?” (McDowell, p. 60 ) It is indeed a very good question, why would the apostles die for a lie. It is even more astonishing that the apostles were willing to be crucified for believing in a lie. The apostles testimonies were strengthened by not only being eye witnesses, but also that they, themselves had to be convinced that Jesus was risen and the fact that they later boldly proclaimed their belief. Josh believes that he can trust the apostles’ testimony since; they were willing to die for their beliefs.
In Chapter 6, Josh McDowell titles the chapter as, “What Good is a Dead Messiah.” (McDowell, p. 72) In chapter 6 Josh states that many people have died for a cause, it is not the same as the cause for which the apostles died. Back in the time of Jesus, the Jewish people were expecting a ruling Messiah, who would free them of the oppression by the Romans at the time and with the apostles having been raised as Jews. They too were probably expecting such a Messiah, so when Jesus predicted his death, they may very well have been confused at first. So that when the crucifixion had taken place, they probably lost hope for a short time. However, after Jesus appeared to the apostles, they begin to bold proclaim the message of salvation through the nations.
1 Corinthians 15:5

McDowell, Josh.
More Than A Carpenter . United States of America: Tyndale House: Publishers, 1973

May the Lord bless and keep thee and thine!
Nakwana Leofman

"More than a Carpenter:" Chapter 5 and Chapter 6

In Chapter 5, Josh McDowell titles the chapter as, “Who Would Die for A Lie?” (McDowell, p. 60 ) It is indeed a very good question, why would the apostles die for a lie. It is even more astonishing that the apostles were willing to be crucified for believing in a lie. The apostles testimonies were strengthened by not only being eye witnesses, but also that they, themselves had to be convinced that Jesus was risen and the fact that they later boldly proclaimed their belief. Josh believes that he can trust the apostles’ testimony since; they were willing to die for their beliefs.
In Chapter 6, Josh McDowell titles the chapter as, “What Good is a Dead Messiah.” (McDowell, p. 72) In chapter 6 Josh states that many people have died for a cause, it is not the same as the cause for which the apostles died. Back in the time of Jesus, the Jewish people were expecting a ruling Messiah, who would free them of the oppression by the Romans at the time and with the apostles having been raised as Jews. They too were probably expecting such a Messiah, so when Jesus predicted his death, they may very well have been confused at first. So that when the crucifixion had taken place, they probably lost hope for a short time. However, after Jesus appeared to the apostles, they begin to bold proclaim the message of salvation through the nations.
1 Corinthians 15:5

McDowell, Josh.
More Than A Carpenter . United States of America: Tyndale House: Publishers, 1973

May the Lord bless and keep thee and thine!
Nakwana Leofman

"More Than A Carpenter:" Chapter 5 & Chapter 6

In Chapter 5, Josh McDowell titles the chapter as, “Who Would Die for A Lie?” (McDowell, p. 60 ) It is indeed a very good question, why would the apostles die for a lie. It is even more astonishing that the apostles were willing to be crucified for believing in a lie. The apostles testimonies were strengthened by not only being eye witnesses, but also that they, themselves had to be convinced that Jesus was risen and the fact that they later boldly proclaimed their belief. Josh believes that he can trust the apostles’ testimony since; they were willing to die for their beliefs.

In Chapter 6, Josh McDowell titles the chapter as, “What Good is a Dead Messiah.” (McDowell, p. 72) In chapter 6 Josh states that many people have died for a cause, it is not the same as the cause for which the apostles died. Back in the time of Jesus, the Jewish people were expecting a ruling Messiah, who would free them of the oppression by the Romans at the time and with the apostles having been raised as Jews. They too were probably expecting such a Messiah, so when Jesus predicted his death, they may very well have been confused at first. So that when the crucifixion had taken place, they probably lost hope for a short time. However, after Jesus appeared to the apostles, they begin to bold proclaim the message of salvation through the nations. In 1 Corinthians 15:5, it states that he appeared to Cephas or Peter and also to the twelve.

McDowell, Josh.
More Than A Carpenter . United States of America: Tyndale House: Publishers, 1973

May the Lord bless and guide thee and thine kin!
Nakwana Leofman