How to Use This Book and Software
How to Use This
Book and Software
his book and the accompanying CD are designed as a self-study course on
the evidence for Jesus' resurrection and how to use this evidence to share
your faith. Read and familiarize yourself with the information, one section at a
time. For example, read chapters 3-4 in part 2 and become well acquainted
with the summary charts in those chapters. For your convenience, the appendix contains a detailed outline for quick reference. Once you have completed
part 2, install the software and take Quiz 1. After you have successfully completed it, you are ready to move on to part 3. Repeat the process for part 3, then
take Quiz 2 before reading the final chapters. Relax. No one will be looking
over your shoulder as you take the quizzes. They are designed to be fun and are
simply a means to help you master the information.
Once you have successfully completed this course, congratulations. You should then be ready to share your faith using the evidence for Jesus' resurrection, and feel comfortable handling the questions on the subject that are asked by the overwhelming majority of people you meet. You will be able to converse on the evidence better than most pastors and even better than many scholars.
Practice by asking a close friend to role-play with you. Have them play the skeptic. Ask them to be tough. Then begin to engage skeptics in a conversation about Jesus' resurrection. Perhaps you know a few from work, your neighborhood, or within your family.
Look for opportunities to teach at your church. Senior high, college and career, singles, and other adult-education classes can provide a great forum to share the information and solidify your knowledge. It is often said that the best way to learn something is to teach it.
You may check Mike Licona's Web site at www.risenjesus.com for additional teaching resources on sharing your faith using the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus.