“Answers for a study in the Gospel of Matthew” is a weekly post in addition to the regular “apologetics” posts on the weekend where the original questions can be found at the bottom of the study, and then answers appear here mid-week. This gives you time to do your own research, and then check your… Continue Reading
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A Case for the Gospels: Session Six – The Reliability of the Gospels – Transmission
This week’s class focuses on the importance of the transmission of the Gospels. We can take confidence that the narratives have not been changed over time, not only based on eyewitnesses records and the fact that we have multiple, not singular, written testimony in the four Gospels, but also on the multiple chains of custody… Continue Reading
A Case for the Gospels: Video Recommendation – “Why You Can Trust the Bible,” by J. Warner Wallace
This week we are taking a class break for the Thanksgiving holiday. Below you will find a presentation by J. Warner Wallace that will cover a variety topics that we are addressing in this class. Wallace’s research and presentation materials are the most thorough I have ever come across, especially when it comes to making… Continue Reading
Answers for a study in the Gospel of Matthew: Chapters 11-13, Jesus’ Kingdom Teaching and Parables
“Answers for a study in the Gospel of Matthew” is a weekly post in addition to the regular “apologetics” posts on the weekend where the original questions can be found at the bottom of the study, and then answers appear here mid-week. This gives you time to do your own research, and then check your… Continue Reading
A Case for the Gospels: Session Five – The Importance of Eyewitness Accounts
This week’s class focuses on the importance of eyewitness accounts, and the fact that we have multiple, not singular, written testimony in the four Gospels. The more witnesses to an event the more confidence we can have in the truthfulness of those accounts. With the four Gospels we get not only eyewitness testimony, but historical… Continue Reading
Answers for a study in the Gospel of Matthew: Chapters 8-10, Jesus’ Miracles and Disciples’ Preparation
“Answers for a study in the Gospel of Matthew” is a weekly post in addition to the regular “apologetics” posts on the weekend where the original questions can be found at the bottom of the study, and then answers appear here mid-week. This gives you time to do your own research, and then check your… Continue Reading
A Case for the Gospels: Session Four – The Prophetic Fuse Leading to Jesus
This week’s class focuses on the amazing fulfillment of prophecy by Jesus, the Messiah. We will look at what prophecy is, how we can discern truthful prophecy from false teaching, and how important it is to show that the prophecy in the Old Testament is reliable. We will look at some of the many examples… Continue Reading
Answers for a study in the Gospel of Matthew: Chapter 4:12 – 7, Jesus’ Ministry and Teachings Begin
“Answers for a study in the Gospel of Matthew” is a weekly post in addition to the regular “apologetics” posts on the weekend where the original questions can be found at the bottom of the study, and then answers appear here mid-week. This gives you time to do your own research, and then check your… Continue Reading
A Case for the Gospels: Session Three – The Cultural Fuse Leading to Jesus Shows God Set The Stage For Messiah to Come
This week’s class focuses on background to the Gospels with a look at the period of time between the Old and New Testaments known as the “Intertestamental period” often referred to as 400 years of silence. We will see how God was setting the stage for the coming of His Son, Jesus, the promised Messiah.… Continue Reading
Answers for a study in the Gospel of Matthew: Chapter 1:18 – 4:11, Jesus’ Birth and Preparation For Ministry
“Answers for a study in the Gospel of Matthew” is a weekly post in addition to the regular “apologetics” posts on the weekend where the original questions can be found at the bottom of the study, and then answers appear here mid-week. This gives you time to do your own research, and then check your… Continue Reading