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Evidence for the Resurrection
Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead? When Jesus died on the cross, it seemed that all had been lost. But after three days he shocked his disciples and appeared to many. But did it really happen? And if it did, what does that mean for your relationship…
Free Gospel Gift Pack
This Easter we have a special gift for you: The Focal Point Gospel Pack. This free resource is filled with booklets, info cards, a flash drive with helpful sermons and more. We hope it will help you grow in your walk with God as we continue to explore and proclaim the depths of Scripture together.
Mike Fabarez
Book Recommendation
When Jesus died on the cross, it seemed that all had been lost. Death had won. But after three days in a rich man’s tomb, Jesus appeared, alive! The news was so shocking that His followers refused to believe it until they saw Him with their own eyes and touched His wounds with their own hands. But how did this happen? Could it really have been Jesus?
The resurrection is the central promise of the Christian faith. Without it, Christians have been utterly fooled. I chose Josh McDowell’s book, Evidence for the Resurrection, because he does such a great job of compiling the evidence for the resurrection and debunking the theories that Jesus didn’t really rise from the dead. I trust that you will be strengthened and encouraged in your walk with God and equipped to confidently share with others the hope that you have in the resurrected Christ.
The afterlife seems like the great unknown. Human imagination and Hollywood have come up with many speculations about what lies beyond. How can we set aside the misconceptions and find the truth?
What are the straightforward, biblical answers everyone needs to know about heaven, hell, and the afterlife? Mike Fabarez examines 10 faulty beliefs that are surprisingly widespread—and look to God’s Word alone for the facts. You will find the truth about common misperceptions like:
- When I die, I’ll go to sleep until the resurrection
- On my way to heaven I’ll have to put in some time in purgatory
- Heaven will be boring with very little to do
You don’t need to guess about the future—God’s Word is ready to inform your mind and settle your heart. Let this book guide you toward a deeper joy, faith, and understanding of eternity.
About Pastor Mike
Mike Fabarez is the founding pastor of Compass Bible Church in South Orange County, California and has been in pastoral ministry for over 30 years. He is committed to clearly communicating God’s word verse-by-verse and encourages his listeners to apply what they have learned to their daily lives. Pastor Mike is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Talbot School of Theology (M.A.) and Westminster Theological Seminary in California (D.Min.). Mike and his wife, Carlynn, reside in Laguna Hills, California and they have three children, Matthew, John and Stephanie.
