The Sean McDowell Show 8 Reasons the New Testament is Reliable (w/ Dr. Ben Shaw)
Aug 9, 2024
Dr. Ben Shaw, a Christian scholar and author of "Trustworthy," delves into the reliability of the New Testament. He shares his personal journey of faith and the stunning textual evidence supporting NT credibility. Shaw discusses authorship controversies and intriguing Undesigned Coincidences that bolster biblical narratives. He highlights how transformative truths in the New Testament aid personal growth, and offers engaging insights for both believers and skeptics to explore the text's authenticity.
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Shaw's Journey to Apologetics
- Ben Shaw wasn't discipled early on, leading to many questions about Christianity.
- Hockey led him to Liberty University, where he found a place to explore these questions.
New Testament Textual Evidence
- The New Testament has far more copies and earlier copies than other ancient writings.
- This abundance of textual evidence strengthens its reliability compared to works like Homer or Plato.
Addressing Textual Variants
- Textual variants in the New Testament are largely spelling errors or minor differences.
- Even significant variants don't change core Christian doctrines, as noted by Bart Ehrman.