Ancient Evidence for Jesus from Non-Christian Sources
Ancient Evidence for Jesus from Non-Christian Sources. Although there is overwhelming evidence that the New Testament is an accurate and trustworthy historical document, many people are still reluctant to believe what it says unless there is also some independent, non-biblical testimony that corroborates its statements.
Sapiens – a critical review - bethinking.org
In fact, it was the Church – through Peter Abelard in the twelfth century– that initiated the idea that a single authority was not sufficient for the establishment of knowledge, but that disputation was required to train the mind as well as the lecture for information. This was a breakthrough in thinking that set the pattern of university life for the centuries ahead.
What Does it Mean to be Human? - 7. Genesis 1 and 2 on mankind
Before attempting to describe a Christian view of mankind, I must first address two fundamental misconceptions of the Christian view that arise in the writings of critics of Christianity. The first is the idea, implied by John Gray, that Christianity is anthropocentric (mankind-centred) in its view ...
An Introduction to Christian Apologetics - bethinking.org
An Introduction to Christian Apologetics. The term ’apologetics’ derives from the Greek word apologia.Although it is derived from the same word as the English noun ’apology’ and adjective ’apologetic’ the meaning is quite significantly different.
Jay Smith - resources by Jay Smith from bethinking.org
Jay Smith is a full-time missionary with the Brethren in Christ Mission, working in evangelism and apologetics among Muslims. He is widely acknowledged as one of the leading Christian authorities on the historicity of early Islam and the Qu'ran, and has participated in …
What is Truth? (on the Nature and Importance of Truth Today)
An examination of various responses to the question . Unlike the correspondence view of truth, which seeks objective support for the truth or falsity of statements (whenever possible), relativism offers no means of verifying or falsifying any belief apart from discerning whether one holds the belief or whether a particular culture tends to affirm certain things.
Old Testament Mass Killings - bethinking.org
Passages like Deuteronomy 9:4-6 (“it is on account of the wickedness of these nations that the LORD is going to drive them out before you”), Deuteronomy 18:12 (“because of these detestable practices the LORD your God will drive out those nations before you”) and Leviticus 18:24-25 (“Even the land was defiled; so I punished it for its sin, and the land vomited out its inhabitants ...
What is the Trinity? Do Christians worship three gods?
What is the Trinity? Do Christians worship three gods? Josh McDowell Ministry. About the Author. Josh McDowell Ministry was founded by noted apologist Josh McDowell, author of Evidence that Demands a Verdict.
What is Apologetics and Why is it Important? - bethinking.org
Dr Greg Pritchard explains why he sees apologetics as Christian Persuasion which needs to be applied as both a Science and an Art.. William Wilberforce and Apologetics. What role did apologetics have on Wilberforce, the British politician who worked to eliminate slavery?
Is there really solid evidence for the resurrection of Jesus?
Is there really solid evidence for the resurrection of Jesus? The followers of Jesus said he had risen from the dead. They reported that he appeared to them during a period of forty days, showing himself to them by many ‘convincing proofs’ …