1. Why is the Evidence Rejected? Persuading someone God exists by the evidence that Jesus is the Son of God

2. 2 Faith that God Exists is Based on Evidence – Heb. 11:1, 6 The evidence of the material world, Heb. 11:3; Rom. 1:20The evidence of the material world, Heb. 11:3; Rom. 1:20 Evidence is before us, Isa. 40:25-26Evidence is before us, Isa. 40:25-26 “Things that are made” Psa. 19:1“Things that are made” Psa. 19:1 The evidence of Jesus, 1 Jno. 1:1-4The evidence of Jesus, 1 Jno. 1:1-4

3. 3 Evidence Includes… Works of JesusWorks of Jesus Words of JesusWords of Jesus Sinless life of JesusSinless life of Jesus Matthew 16:16-17; John 5:36-47

4. 4 Must Consider Jesus John 12:44-48 “We have found the Messiah” (Jno. 1:41, 45)“We have found the Messiah” (Jno. 1:41, 45) “Lord, who has believed our report?” (Jno. 12:38)“Lord, who has believed our report?” (Jno. 12:38) Why do people refuse to believe that Jesus is the Son of God? (Jno. 1:11; Rom. 10:16-17)Why do people refuse to believe that Jesus is the Son of God? (Jno. 1:11; Rom. 10:16-17)

5. 5 Why is Evidence Rejected?  It does not agree with human wisdom, 1 Cor. 1:21-25; 2:1-5, 6 Pride, Psa. 10:4; Prov. 14:12 (28:26)Pride, Psa. 10:4; Prov. 14:12 (28:26) God is excluded from their consideration, Rom. 1:22, 28God is excluded from their consideration, Rom. 1:22, 28 Who are you to reply against God? (Rom. 9:20)Who are you to reply against God? (Rom. 9:20)

6. 6  It means there is an objective standard of truth & morality to which one is obligated, Jno. 14:6 (1:1, 14) Jesus is absolute truth, Jno. 12:46Jesus is absolute truth, Jno. 12:46 Walk in His light, Jno. 12:35-36 (8:12)Walk in His light, Jno. 12:35-36 (8:12) Love darkness, Jno. 3:19-21Love darkness, Jno. 3:19-21 Why is Evidence Rejected?

7. 7  Unwillingness to do what He says, Jno. 7:16-17 Jesus demands a decisionJesus demands a decision Cannot encounter Jesus & remain neutral, Matt. 12:30Cannot encounter Jesus & remain neutral, Matt. 12:30 Stubborn will prevents faith (Acts 26:9)Stubborn will prevents faith (Acts 26:9) Why is Evidence Rejected?

8. 8  It is not what some have always believed, Jno. 1:45-46 To believe the gospel is an admission of being wrong in the pastTo believe the gospel is an admission of being wrong in the past To believe in Jesus one must admit past error & sin (Lk. 13:5; Acts 20: 21; 1 Tim. 1:12-17)To believe in Jesus one must admit past error & sin (Lk. 13:5; Acts 20: 21; 1 Tim. 1:12-17) Why is Evidence Rejected?

9. 9  They think they are condemning their loved ones, Jno. 3:16-18 Jesus does not make anyone a sinner, Rom. 5:12Jesus does not make anyone a sinner, Rom. 5:12 Jesus is the way of salvation for allJesus is the way of salvation for all Why will you choose to be lost in sin when your salvation is near? Jno. 3:17-18Why will you choose to be lost in sin when your salvation is near? Jno. 3:17-18 Why is Evidence Rejected?

10. 10  Because of what others will say or do, Jno. 12:42-43 (16:1-2) Afraid of men, Jno. 9:16-22Afraid of men, Jno. 9:16-22 Fear & trust God! Matt. 10:27-33Fear & trust God! Matt. 10:27-33  Lord will not leave you, Heb. 13:5-6  Lord will deliver you, 2 Tim. 4:16-18 Why is Evidence Rejected?

11. 11  Who is this Son of Man? Jno. 12:34  Do you believe in the Son of God? Jno. 9:35-38  Will you believe the report? Jno. 12:37-38 If not, why not?If not, why not? If you do, obey Him now! Jno. 12:48-50If you do, obey Him now! Jno. 12:48-50 Jesus of Nazareth