About This Event

Sherlock Holmes & the Case of the Missing Messiah

In this engaging talk, Matthew Mittelberg explores whether the resurrection of Jesus is a historical reality or a cleverly concocted story. Using Sherlock Holmes' commitment to evidence and logic, Mittelberg examines key facts surrounding Jesus’ resurrection: His death on the cross, the empty tomb, and the apostles’ claims of seeing Him alive. Mittelberg argues that historical evidence supports the resurrection, dismissing alternative theories like the swoon theory, body theft, and hallucinations. By applying Sherlock’s investigative methods, Mittelberg concludes that the best explanation for these facts is that Jesus indeed rose from the dead, thereby affirming the core of Christian belief and its transformative implications.

Does Doubt Demand Deconstruction?

Deconstruction of their faith and de-conversion of young Christians remains VERY high with as many as 70% of young people walking away from the faith. Many famous Christian celebrities, musicians, even notable pastors have "transitioned" out of their faith for many reasons - Church hypocrisy; unmet false expectations; a view as orthodox Christian teaching as harmful, and; many other reasons. This is called deconstruction, and usually ends in de-conversion. But just because we have doubts about our Christian beliefs, does that mean we ought to throw the baby out with the bathwater? Or does doubt demand a more thoughtful response? How can we support friends, family, and others in a constructive journey of their faith, rather than a deconstructive and destructive journey of doubt?

SEMINAR PRESENTER:

MATTHEW MITTELBERG

Director of Content | Apologetics, Inc

Matthew is an experienced Christian teacher and apologist who has spoken to thousands at universities, churches, conferences, and youth events in both the US and the UK. He has led international missions teams in Europe and Asia. His talks have been seen online hundreds of thousands of times. Matthew is passionate about helping people break through their intellectual barriers to belief, understand that faith in God makes sense, and begin a real relationship with Jesus.