Most people believe that Jesus was a real person who lived in first century Palestine. But what about the stories told of him in the four Gospels? Do they present an authentic account of Jesus’ life and teaching, or should we think of them as late and unreliable texts that have changed over time? On this program Shane Rosenthal discusses these questions with Cambridge scholar Peter Williams. In his book Can We Trust the Gospels?, Dr. Williams makes a case for the authenticity and historical reliability of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Can We Trust the Gospels?
Series: The Reliability of Scripture
Can We Trust the Gospels?
44 min
Series: The Reliability of Scripture
Can We Trust the Gospels?
44 min
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Series • 3 Episodes
The Reliability of Scripture
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Can We Trust the Book of Acts?
Does the book of Acts present an authentic narrative of the events that took place in the earliest days of the Christian church, or is it a fictional account of the lives of the apostles? On this program Shane Rosenthal discusses this important topic with Lydia McGrew, who has argued for the authenticity of Acts […]
The Historical Reliability of Acts
What happens if we compare the book of Acts with other historical works from the same period? What can we learn about the events recorded by Luke from the world of archaeology? On the last program we invited Lydia McGrew to discuss the issue of internal evidence for the authenticity of Acts. On today’s program […]
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Pastor Adriel Sanchez joins producer Aaron Simon to answer some of the most common questions about Christianity.
Tim Keller’s Unfinished Work on Reaching a Post-Christian World
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“Christianity Is Not Credible”
Suppose someone declares, “Christianity is not credible.” What do they mean and how should we respond to that claim? They probably mean that Christianity isn’t worthy of belief. They know there are lots of Christians, but their point is that there shouldn’t be because Christianity isn’t worthy of belief.
I Toured an LDS Temple: Here’s Why Mormonism Isn’t Just Another Denomination
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