Did Jesus REALLY Rise From the Dead? On the Resurrection (Vol.1) | with Dr. Gary Habermas
Feb 2, 2024
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Scholar and resurrection expert, Dr. Gary Habermas, joins Frank to discuss the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. They explore topics such as the reliability of the Gospels, objections raised by skeptics, the problem of evil, and the significance of the resurrection in Christianity.
The evidence for the resurrection of Jesus is supported by multiple sources, including early church fathers and secular texts, establishing it as a central event in Christianity
The assumption of naturalism should not dismiss the evidence for the resurrection, as flaws in the naturalistic worldview and the validity of near-death experiences suggest the possibility of miracles
Deep dives
The Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus
In this podcast episode, Dr. Gary Habermas discusses the first volume of his four-volume book, 'On the Resurrection, Evidences', which presents evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. The book includes over 1,100 pages and covers various topics related to the resurrection. Some of the key points covered in Volume 1 include the philosophy and history of the resurrection, the definition of a miracle, the background and historicity of Jesus, and the minimal facts argument for the resurrection. Dr. Habermas emphasizes that the evidence for the resurrection is supported not only by Christian sources but also by additional texts from early church fathers and even non-Christian sources. He argues that the resurrection is a central event in Christianity and its truth can be established based on the evidence at hand. This podcast episode explores the significance of the resurrection and its impact on the Christian faith.
Challenging Naturalism
Dr. Habermas challenges the assumption of naturalism, emphasizing that the evidence for the resurrection should not be dismissed based on an assumption that miracles cannot occur. He highlights the flaws in the naturalistic worldview and asserts that it cannot be proven. He argues that the existence of an afterlife, as evidenced by near-death experiences, suggests the possibility of the resurrection. Furthermore, he points out that naturalistic objections to miracles and the resurrection are not supported by strong arguments, as many critical scholars and even atheists concede the legitimacy of the disciples' experiences after Jesus' resurrection.
The Validity of New Testament Texts
Dr. Habermas addresses the objection that the New Testament cannot be used as evidence for the resurrection due to bias. He highlights the presence of multiple sources, both within and outside the New Testament, that corroborate the crucifixion and the disciples' experiences. These sources include early church fathers and secular texts that mention these events. Dr. Habermas argues that the acceptance of these historical accounts is not based on their inclusion in the Bible, but on their reliability and agreement with other independent sources. He emphasizes that the New Testament writers had no motive to invent the resurrection, as they faced persecution and martyrdom for their beliefs.
Faith and Doubt
Dr. Habermas shares his personal journey of doubt and how the evidence for the resurrection helped him overcome his doubts. He discusses the transformative power of the resurrection and its significance in providing hope and assurance for believers. He encourages listeners to focus on the foundational truth of the resurrection and trust in God, even in the face of unanswered questions and challenges.
What would it take to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Christianity is true? If God exists and Jesus rose from the dead, then Christianity is true. Case closed! The BIG question is, what evidence do we have in support of these truth claims? Furthermore, are skeptics and non-Christians ready and willing to give the resurrection some serious thought and explore the facts?
In this much anticipated podcast episode, Frank invites the great scholar, author, and resurrection expert, Dr. Gary Habermas, on the show to discuss the first volume of his magnum opus, 'On the Resurrection: Volume 1-Evidences.' Literally decades in the making, Gary sets the record straight on the historical resurrection, responding to common atheist objections, and exposing the areas of consensus in mainstream scholarship surrounding the major events written about in the Gospels. During the episode, Frank and Gary will answer questions like:
What inspired Gary to dedicate his life to researching this topic?
What kept Gary from converting to Buddhism?
Why is it important for Christians to get familiar with the evidence for the resurrection?
Should Christians appeal to the Gospels when arguing for the resurrection? Isn't that circular reasoning?
Why do naturalism and the problem of evil fail to disprove the resurrection?
It's impossible to touch on everything covered in this massive 1000+ page resurrection investigation during a single episode, but Frank and Gary will address things like the significance of near death experiences (NDEs), share helpful insights from an unlikely source (Bart Ehrman), and talk about how the resurrection brought comfort to Gary during one of the most painful seasons of his life. Be sure to pick up your hard copy of this astonishing work before it sells out!
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