On the other hand, it greatly increases the difficulty of any other interpretation; for twenty prophecies are far more difficult to deny than two. If one is explained as a lucky coincidence, it will not account for the next; if that is got rid of by some unnatural interpretation of the words, it will not account for the third, and so on indefinitely. The difficulties are thus not only great in themselves, but are all cumulative; and hence together they seem insuperable. Anyhow, it is clear that these Prophecies form another strong argument in favour of Christianity.
CHAPTER XXI.
THAT THE CHARACTER OF CHRIST CONFIRMS THE TRUTH OF CHRISTIANITY.
The character of Christ can only be deduced from the New Testament, any other Christ being purely imaginary.
(A.) The Teaching of Christ.
(1.) Its admitted excellence.
(2.) Two objections.
(3.) His sinlessness.
(B.) The Claims of Christ.