#STRask Can You Provide Verifiable, Non-Religious Evidence That a Supernatural Jesus Existed?
Nov 10, 2025
The discussion dives into the challenge of finding verifiable, non-religious evidence for a supernatural Jesus. It examines the presuppositions behind the question and what constitutes verifiable evidence. The hosts outline minimal historical facts surrounding Jesus' life and crucifixion, as well as the conversions of skeptics like James and Saul as compelling testimonials. They also reference notable non-Christian sources that acknowledge Jesus, debating how historians balance historical detail with skepticism of supernatural claims.
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Bias Doesn’t Always Invalidate Witnesses
- Dismissing testimony because witnesses have a stake ignores that motivated witnesses can be reliable.
- Koukl argues bias doesn't automatically disqualify eyewitness credibility; sometimes stake implies firsthand knowledge.
Minimal Facts Point To Best Explanation
- The minimal facts approach focuses on verifiable historical claims and infers the best explanation from them.
- Greg Koukl argues these facts (Jesus' historicity, crucifixion, empty tomb, postmortem sightings, disciples' martyrdom) point to the resurrection as the best explanation.
Demand Clear Definitions First
- Clarify what the questioner means by 'verifiable' and 'non-religious' before answering.
- Koukl warns that vague or loaded definitions can unfairly preclude legitimate historical evidence.
