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."
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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.
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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.
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In 'More Than a Carpenter', Josh McDowell, a former skeptic, presents his journey from agnosticism to Christianity. Through thorough research, he discovered evidence that supported the claims of Jesus Christ, contrary to his initial intentions to disprove them. The book, now in a revised and updated edition, addresses questions relevant to today's generation, such as 'How do I find happiness and meaning in life?', 'Is it really possible to know the truth about God and Jesus?', and 'How can Jesus be the only way?'. It examines the reliability of Scripture, the testimony of the disciples, and the clues to the authenticity of the resurrection, making a compelling case for Jesus being more than just a first-century Hebrew carpenter.
What makes Jesus so different than other religious leaders? How can you prove Christianity is true? How should we evaluate the claim that “Jesus changed my life.” We’ll answer these questions and much more as Sean and I discuss the revision that he and his dad, Josh McDowell recently did to the bestselling and impactful book, More Than a Carpenter.
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