Breakpoint Resurrection Deja Vu
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Apr 14, 2025 Dive into the shifting sands of cultural change and discover how faith can guide Christians through tumultuous times. The discussion tackles the hot-button debates surrounding the historicity of Jesus and the resurrection, dismantling outdated skepticism with compelling insights. You’ll hear about valuable strategies for adaptation and thriving in a diversifying world. Ultimately, the conversation champions the unshakeable truth that stands firm against doubt.
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Recurring Skepticism
- The New Yorker resurrected old claims doubting the Bible's reliability and Jesus' historicity.
- These claims, though presented as new scholarship, are similar to past, refuted arguments.
One-Sided Scholarship
- Conservative biblical scholars study liberal academics' work, but liberal scholars often ignore conservative arguments.
- This one-sided engagement contributes to the repetition of refuted claims.
Watergate Analogy
- Chuck Colson argued the apostles wouldn't have endured persecution for a lie.
- He compared their unwavering testimony to the Watergate scandal, where powerful figures couldn't maintain a lie for long.