This mosaic is the biggest discovery since the Dead Sea Scrolls. The earliest "Jesus is God" declaration from 230 AD — and it's just the start of what we've found. Mega thread of archaeology that supports the New Testament... 🧵

We often say that the early Christian martyrs were willing to die for their beliefs, which proves they weren’t lying. That’s true… but I don’t think it goes far enough. Why were they SO bold? Most people, even if they hold something dear, would deny it to avoid torture and death. But the early Christians didn’t just refuse to recant—they faced death with joy. What explains that* kind of boldness? The best answer isn’t just that they believed in Christ—it’s that they had seen Him conquer death with their own eyes. They weren’t dying for a philosophy or a religious ideal, they were dying because they knew, beyond all doubt, that death had been defeated. Christ had also promised them a resurrection, and they had no reason to think He was wrong—because He had already walked out of the grave Himself.

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EVIDENCE THAT CHRISTIANITY IS TRUE 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 1. Existence of Jesus: Multiple sources outside the Bible reference Jesus, including Roman historians (Tacitus, Suetonius), Jewish historians (Josephus), and other ancient writers (Pliny the Younger). 2. Early Christian Writings: The New Testament documents are early, well-attested, and numerous compared to other ancient texts. Manuscript evidence supports their reliability. 3. Eyewitness Accounts: The Gospels are based on eyewitness testimonies. Authors like Matthew, John, and close associates of Peter and Paul (Mark and Luke) are traditionally seen as direct witnesses or those who recorded eyewitness testimonies. 4. Martyrdom of Apostles: Many of the apostles and early Christians were martyred for their belief in the resurrection of Jesus, indicating their genuine conviction. 5. Empty Tomb: Multiple independent sources report the empty tomb of Jesus. The fact that women, whose testimonies were less valued at the time, are cited as the primary witnesses adds to the credibility. 6. Resurrection Appearances: Various accounts describe post-resurrection appearances of Jesus to multiple people, including groups of disciples and skeptics like Paul and James. 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 7. Cosmological Argument: The universe had a beginning, implying a cause. The argument posits that this cause is God, who is timeless, spaceless, and immaterial. 8. Moral Argument: Objective moral values and duties exist. The best explanation for this moral order is a moral lawgiver, which Christianity identifies as God. 9. Teleological Argument: The fine-tuning of the universe for life suggests design. This design implies a Designer, which Christianity claims is God. 10. Existential Argument: The human experience of meaning, purpose, and longing for the transcendent aligns with the Christian narrative of a purposeful creation by God. 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 11. Fine-Tuning of the Universe: The precise constants and quantities in physics that allow for life suggest intentional calibration, pointing to an intelligent Designer. 12. Origin of Life: The complexity of biological information in DNA and the origin of life challenge naturalistic explanations, suggesting a Creator. 13. Anthropic Principle: The universe appears to be finely tuned for the existence of human life, which aligns with the idea of a purposeful creation by God. 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 14. Personal Transformation: Testimonies of countless individuals whose lives have been transformed by faith in Jesus Christ, often involving radical changes in behavior and character. 15. Miracles: Documented cases of miraculous events, including healings and other phenomena, attributed to prayer and the work of the Holy Spirit. 16. Near-Death Experiences: Accounts of near-death experiences often include elements that align with Christian descriptions of the afterlife. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 17. Fulfilled Prophecies: Numerous Old Testament prophecies are believed to be fulfilled in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ (e.g., Isaiah 53, Psalm 22). 18. Messianic Prophecies: Specific predictions about the Messiah, such as being born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2), suffering for sins (Isaiah 53), and being resurrected (Psalm 16:10). 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 19. Historical Corroboration: Archaeological findings have corroborated many details in the Bible, such as the existence of specific locations, events, and customs. 20. Discovery of Biblical Sites: Excavations have unearthed sites and artifacts mentioned in the Bible, providing external validation of biblical accounts. Entire books have been written about this.