Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture Best-selling Evangelistic Book Update
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Dec 3, 2024 In this engaging discussion, Sean McDowell, a professor at Biola University and co-author of the updated 'More Than a Carpenter,' explores what sets Jesus apart from other religious leaders. He delves into practical strategies for sharing the revised book and how personal transformation underpins its message. Highlighting the evolution of biblical scholarship, Sean reveals new insights from recent archaeological discoveries. The conversation also touches on the unique divinity of Jesus, evaluating the historical implications of his claims and the steadfast faith of the apostles.
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McDowell's Transformation Story
- Josh McDowell, initially skeptical of Christianity, sought to disprove it but found his life transformed.
- His journey from a troubled past to faith is central to "More Than a Carpenter."
Jesus's Unique Claim
- Jesus is unique among religious figures because other religions often claim Him as their own.
- He's also the only major religious figure who explicitly claimed to be God.
Lord, Liar, Lunatic
- The "Lord, Liar, Lunatic" trilemma takes Jesus's claim of divinity seriously.
- It argues that He was either who He said He was, a liar, or delusional.
