Lee Strobel

And then somebody clarified, they say, wait a minute, let's use, I'm fast forwarding, because this is before September 11th, but we use that as an illustration, the September 11th terrorist attacks. So huge difference between the terror attacks of September 11th and the disciples being willing to die for their convictions.

And then somebody clarified, they say, wait a minute, let's use, I'm fast forwarding, because this is before September 11th, but we use that as an illustration, the September 11th terrorist attacks. So huge difference between the terror attacks of September 11th and the disciples being willing to die for their convictions.

And then somebody clarified, they say, wait a minute, let's use, I'm fast forwarding, because this is before September 11th, but we use that as an illustration, the September 11th terrorist attacks. So huge difference between the terror attacks of September 11th and the disciples being willing to die for their convictions.

The difference is those hijackers who hijacked the plane and crashed them into the World Trade Center did not know for a fact If they died that way, they'd go to heaven. They believed it with all their heart. They were taught it, they believed it, they had faith in it, and having faith in it, they were willing to die that way. That tells me nothing about the truth of their convictions.

The difference is those hijackers who hijacked the plane and crashed them into the World Trade Center did not know for a fact If they died that way, they'd go to heaven. They believed it with all their heart. They were taught it, they believed it, they had faith in it, and having faith in it, they were willing to die that way. That tells me nothing about the truth of their convictions.

The difference is those hijackers who hijacked the plane and crashed them into the World Trade Center did not know for a fact If they died that way, they'd go to heaven. They believed it with all their heart. They were taught it, they believed it, they had faith in it, and having faith in it, they were willing to die that way. That tells me nothing about the truth of their convictions.

Now, let's think about the disciples. Of all human beings who've ever lived on the planet, they were in a unique position. They were there. They touched the resurrected Jesus. They talked with him. They ate with him. Of all people who ever lived, they knew the truth about whether he had returned from the dead and proved he's the son of God because they were there. They knew the truth.

Now, let's think about the disciples. Of all human beings who've ever lived on the planet, they were in a unique position. They were there. They touched the resurrected Jesus. They talked with him. They ate with him. Of all people who ever lived, they knew the truth about whether he had returned from the dead and proved he's the son of God because they were there. They knew the truth.

Now, let's think about the disciples. Of all human beings who've ever lived on the planet, they were in a unique position. They were there. They touched the resurrected Jesus. They talked with him. They ate with him. Of all people who ever lived, they knew the truth about whether he had returned from the dead and proved he's the son of God because they were there. They knew the truth.

Knowing the truth, they were willing to die for it. That's the difference. And I went, a light bulb went on. I said, whoa, I get it. That gives me confidence in what they were saying because they were there, they touched him, they ate with him, they talked to him. They knew whether this was a lie. Somebody said to me, Lee, nobody knowingly and willingly dies for what they know is a lie.

Knowing the truth, they were willing to die for it. That's the difference. And I went, a light bulb went on. I said, whoa, I get it. That gives me confidence in what they were saying because they were there, they touched him, they ate with him, they talked to him. They knew whether this was a lie. Somebody said to me, Lee, nobody knowingly and willingly dies for what they know is a lie.

Knowing the truth, they were willing to die for it. That's the difference. And I went, a light bulb went on. I said, whoa, I get it. That gives me confidence in what they were saying because they were there, they touched him, they ate with him, they talked to him. They knew whether this was a lie. Somebody said to me, Lee, nobody knowingly and willingly dies for what they know is a lie.

They knew if this is true or was a lie. They were willing to die for it. Why? Because they knew it was true. That was the last puzzle piece. It was November the 8th of 1981. It was a Sunday afternoon, about three in the afternoon. And I thought, I believe based on the data of history that Jesus claimed to be God and backed it up by returning from the dead. But now what? Do I just go back to life?

They knew if this is true or was a lie. They were willing to die for it. Why? Because they knew it was true. That was the last puzzle piece. It was November the 8th of 1981. It was a Sunday afternoon, about three in the afternoon. And I thought, I believe based on the data of history that Jesus claimed to be God and backed it up by returning from the dead. But now what? Do I just go back to life?

They knew if this is true or was a lie. They were willing to die for it. Why? Because they knew it was true. That was the last puzzle piece. It was November the 8th of 1981. It was a Sunday afternoon, about three in the afternoon. And I thought, I believe based on the data of history that Jesus claimed to be God and backed it up by returning from the dead. But now what? Do I just go back to life?

Do I just, because remember the demons believe this too and they shudder. And then my wife Leslie pointed out a verse to me, John 1, 12. But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in his name. And I looked at that and I thought, okay, I get the equation. Believe, I do, plus receive.

Do I just, because remember the demons believe this too and they shudder. And then my wife Leslie pointed out a verse to me, John 1, 12. But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in his name. And I looked at that and I thought, okay, I get the equation. Believe, I do, plus receive.

Do I just, because remember the demons believe this too and they shudder. And then my wife Leslie pointed out a verse to me, John 1, 12. But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in his name. And I looked at that and I thought, okay, I get the equation. Believe, I do, plus receive.

Oh, that's what I have to do to become a child of God. So I got on my knees and I poured out a confession. of a lifetime of immorality that would absolutely curl your hair. And at that moment, I received complete, total forgiveness through Jesus Christ and I became a child of God.

Oh, that's what I have to do to become a child of God. So I got on my knees and I poured out a confession. of a lifetime of immorality that would absolutely curl your hair. And at that moment, I received complete, total forgiveness through Jesus Christ and I became a child of God.