Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer 149 | Wrestling with Faith: Can I Trust The Bible?
Jan 19, 2025
Explore the Bible's trustworthiness through historical context and evidence of authorship. Dive into the complexities of the Torah, including the JEDP theory, and how oral traditions enhance its credibility. Discover the authority of the Torah in relation to Jesus and the meticulous preservation of biblical manuscripts. Investigate the New Testament’s legitimacy, focusing on eyewitness accounts and manuscript timing. Phylicia encourages listeners to engage with their doubts while trusting in a loving and unchanging God.
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Check Your Chronological Snobbery
- Phylicia warns against 'chronological snobbery' that dismisses ancient minds because their worldview differs from modern scientific assumptions.
- She argues that recognizing historical context helps us see how God revealed himself accessibly across cultures and eras.
Host's Personal Wrestling With Doubt
- Phylicia shares her personal wrestling four years ago about whether the Bible can be trusted as God's word.
- She describes doing a deep dive into history, archaeology, and scholarship which strengthened her confidence in scripture.
Progressive Revelation Fits Ancient Contexts
- God revealed himself in culturally intelligible ways across history, from audible speech to dreams and visual prophecy.
- Phylicia calls this 'progressive revelation' while affirming God's unchanging character.
