The Shocking REAL Reason to Trust the Bible! (Greg Koukl / Eric Hovind response)
Jan 17, 2024
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Greg Koukl and Eric Hovind discuss the Bible, its claim as the 'Word of God', evidence for its authenticity, and the challenges in establishing its historicity. They explore the authority of the New Testament, analyze the prophecy of the Messiah in Daniel Nine, and delve into the supernatural element in the Bible. They also question human intuition, explore historical accuracy, and address the question of trusting the Bible.
Only 20% of Americans believe that the Bible is the actual words of God, while 49% believe it is inspired by God, highlighting the need to discuss the issue of having the word of God.
The unity and coherence of the Bible, with intentional connections between the Old and New Testaments, serve as supporting evidence for its supernatural nature.
Deep dives
The Authority of the Bible
The podcast discusses the authority of the Bible and the percentage of Americans who believe that it is the literal word of God. Only 20% affirm that 66 books in the Bible are the actual words of God, while 49% believe that it is inspired by God. The conversation delves into the distinction between literal interpretation and being inspired by God. The importance of discussing the issue of having the word of God is emphasized, particularly in relation to the New Testament writings and their connection to Jesus.
The Book's Unity and Coherence
The podcast explores the unity and coherence of the Bible. It highlights how from Genesis to Revelation, the scripture presents a coherent story that runs through the entire text. The conversation acknowledges that New Testament authors intentionally connected their stories, imagery, and theology to the Old Testament. However, skeptics argue that the connection between the New Testament and Old Testament is a product of post-hoc rationalization and harmonization. The significance of the unity of scripture is discussed as a supporting element for its supernatural nature.
Addressing Big Questions
The podcast focuses on how the Bible addresses profound existential questions. It points out that the scripture provides answers that resonate with people's intuitions about the nature of the world. The host highlights that these answers may not satisfy hardcore materialists who adhere strictly to a materialistic worldview. However, the podcast encourages skeptics to evaluate the evidence and reasons presented within the biblical narrative.
Historical Accuracy and Survivability
The podcast examines the historical accuracy and survivability of the Bible. It mentions that while historical details can be verified to an extent, such as names and locations, many biblical claims lack archaeological support. The conversation offers examples like the Exodus and the resurrection as historical events and points out that convincing evidence for these events can be challenging. It emphasizes that the Bible has survived various attempts to eradicate it and has endured throughout history.
The Bible is a collection of books that claim to be the “Word of God.” Would such an EXTRAORDINARY claim have to be backed by EXTRAORDINARY evidence? Do we see any evidence today? Has God Himself actually communicated to mankind through the mouthpiece of human beings? We join Eric Hovind and Greg Koukl for a fascinating look at Scripture as they discuss the Bible and answer the question, “Do we really have the ‘Word of God’?”
Do We Really Have the "Word of God"? | Eric Hovind & Greg Koukl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9qkNLnYd2g
============================== Videos Referenced in this Video Extraordinary Claims Require Extraordinary Evidence (William Lane Craig response) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvRExSxpe_c
Virgin Mary... Miracle or Misunderstanding? (feat. Digital Hammurabi) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZClwmSYo2E
Copycat Virgin and Fake Census? (feat. Bart Ehrman) (Lee Strobel Case for Christmas response) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuhfZubqJM
Do Miraculous Events (like Virgin Conception) Invalidate Christianity? (Cold Case Christianity) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHNe27_f7ko
Historical Evidence for the Exodus from Egypt (feat Bart Ehrman) (Titus Kennedy response) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h0Gf61xWLk
Archaeological Finds for the Old Testament (feat. Josh Bowen) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCtrI4D60EI
Green Grass Mows Down my Resurrection Arguments (Jonathan McLatchie / Michael L Brown response) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQXOhc9f4yo
Paulogia vs Resurrection Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yGpX2tyRHo&list=PLpdBEstCHhmWIewYyKPBoYbL4E2NVpjaK&pp=gAQB
Never Use Romans 1:20 with Non-Believers! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8Nu5QXXtVU ===============================
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