Passion City Church Podcast Can We Really Trust the Bible? - Ben Stuart
Nov 17, 2022
Pastor Ben Stuart from Passion City Church D.C. dives deep into the reliability of the Bible, tackling common doubts and presenting solid evidence. He shares personal experiences with skepticism and highlights two pitfalls to avoid: despair and blind certainty. Ben breaks down textual criticism, explaining the significance of manuscript variants and the overwhelming evidence supporting the New Testament's preservation. He also emphasizes that the core Christian beliefs remain unaffected by these textual challenges, urging listeners to seriously consider Jesus’ claims.
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Telephone-Game Misconception
- Skepticism about Bible transmission often assumes a long telephone-game chain of corruptions.
- Ben Stuart challenges that view and frames the issue as solvable, not hopeless.
Roommate Panicked By The Jesus Seminar
- Ben recounts a college roommate panicking after reading the Jesus Seminar's results that only 18% of the gospels were historical.
- He uses this story to show how scholarly claims can deeply unsettle new believers.
Ehrman’s Credentials And Claim
- Bart Ehrman is a respected textual critic who emphasizes the absence of originals and many variants.
- Stuart acknowledges Ehrman's credentials while preparing to evaluate the implications.
