Who Really Killed Jesus
Acts 4:23-28
The Theme of Suffering and Redemption
- Issues caused by interpretations of Jesus' crucifixion
- References to anti-Semitism and debates about gospel accounts
- Controversial passages and historical contexts
Scriptural Analysis of Jesus' Predictions and Sufferings
- Mark's Gospel
- Mark 8:31, 9:12, 9:31, and 10:33
- Predictions about Jesus' suffering and death
- Compound Probability of Jesus' Predictions
- Mathematical improbability of Jesus' predictions happening by chance
Key Scriptural Passages
- Matthew's Gospel
- Matthew 26:2, 26:15, 27:2, 27:18, 27:26
- Betrayal by Judas, trial before the chief priests, and Pilate's involvement
- Galatians and Ephesians
- Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 5:2
- Jesus giving Himself up for us
Jesus' Voluntary Sacrifice and God's Sovereignty
- Jesus' Initiative
- 1 Peter 2:23-24, John 10:17-18
- Jesus laying down His life voluntarily
- God's Plan
- Acts 4:27-28
- God's predestined plan through human actions
Conclusion
- The mystery of God's plan and the necessity of understanding Scripture
- Encouragement to study further and appreciate God's sovereignty and grace
*The above summary is AI-generated, so discrepancies may exist. Please refer to the audio or video file to verify accuracy.
About the Contributors
Mark L. Bailey
Dr. Bailey assumed the role of DTS Chancellor after serving for 19 years as the Seminary’s fifth President, and continues his role as Sr. Professor in the Bible Exposition department. In addition to his years at Dallas Theological Seminary, he has pastored various churches in Arizona and Texas. He was a seminar instructor for Walk Thru the Bible Ministries for twenty years and is in demand for Bible conferences and other preaching engagements all over the country and world. His overseas ministries have included Venezuela, Argentina, Hungary, and China. He is also a regular tour leader in Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, and Rome. His board service includes Bible Study Fellowship, Walk Thru the Bible Ministries, and Word of Life.