Thanks, Dan!
That's a tough question. As Pilate asked, "What is truth?" It appears that Jesus did not know the answer. Truth is tricky, and some people doubt there is any absolute truth. I believe there is truth, and I'd define it as an accurate assessment of reality. I do not considering magically parting seas, people surviving being swallowed by fish for three days, walking on water, and rising from the grave to be part of reality. As far as I can tell, such events are impossible.
As for a "source" of truth, I don't believe there is any one source. My five senses are good tools to know truth, and the word of other people can sometimes be a source of truth.
I hope I answered your question.
That's a tough question. As Pilate asked, "What is truth?" It appears that Jesus did not know the answer. Truth is tricky, and some people doubt there is any absolute truth. I believe there is truth, and I'd define it as an accurate assessment of reality. I do not considering magically parting seas, people surviving being swallowed by fish for three days, walking on water, and rising from the grave to be part of reality. As far as I can tell, such events are impossible.
As for a "source" of truth, I don't believe there is any one source. My five senses are good tools to know truth, and the word of other people can sometimes be a source of truth.
I hope I answered your question.
Consider the most probable historical facts from Jesus and the NT.. (We can't get 100 percent certainty.. but these are what most historians worth their salt agree on)
1) Jesus really lived
2) Jesus was truly crucified and died on the cross
3) The tomb is empty
Now..
This doesn't say Jesus rose from the grave.. but if you study this historical evidence for yourself.. you will find as others have that that is the most probable conclusion from the historical evidence.
Of course..
This in the end is not the issue.. it comes down to your heart and what you are doing with it in relation to Jesus.