Michael Horton, a theology professor, joins fellow scholars Walter Strickland and Bob Hiller in a captivating discussion on the importance of the Bible. They explore the reliability of Scripture and the remarkable manuscript evidence supporting it. The trio tackles critiques from modern scholarship, emphasizing the uniqueness of the Christian Gospel. They also delve into how archaeological findings reinforce biblical narratives. Ultimately, they highlight the necessity of engaging with Scripture both individually and in community, ensuring a robust understanding of divine truth.
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Why We Need the Bible
Humans need the Bible because general revelation alone doesn't offer good news.
The gospel, unlike moral law, draws us to God through faith, offering freedom from guilt.
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Bible's Unique Historicity
Unlike other religious texts, the Bible is historically grounded, offering verifiable claims about God's actions.
Its narrative is rooted in real events, setting it apart from mythological accounts.
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Old and New Testaments
The New Testament is historically grounded in the Old Testament, demonstrating a unified narrative.
This interconnectedness, spanning millennia, points to a cohesive drama of redemption.
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Michael Horton
Misquoting Jesus
The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why
Bart Ehrman
In 'Misquoting Jesus', Bart D. Ehrman provides a detailed account of the textual criticism of the New Testament. He explains how the earliest surviving manuscripts of the Bible were copied by hand, often by amateur scribes, and how these copies introduced various textual variants. Ehrman discusses both accidental and intentional changes made to the manuscripts, including alterations to de-emphasize the role of women in the early church, to harmonize different portrayals of Jesus, and to oppose certain heresies. The book also includes Ehrman's personal reflections on how his study of Greek manuscripts led him to abandon his ultra-conservative views of the Bible. Despite the variations, Ehrman and other scholars agree that these changes do not affect the essential Christian beliefs[1][3][4].
Finding Christ in the Straw
Bob Hiller
When Critics Asked, When Skeptics Asked
When Critics Asked, When Skeptics Asked
Norman Geisler
How We Got Our Bibles
How We Got Our Bibles
Chuck Hill
Ryan Reeves
Why do Christians need the Bible, and how can we trust its reliability? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller examine the necessity of Scripture as God’s means of revealing himself to humanity, discuss the astonishing manuscript evidence that supports its reliability, and respond to challenges from critical scholarship. 0:00 Nature and special revelation 4:59 The testimony and witness of Scripture 8:45 The Bible compared to the Quran and mythology 16:54 Textual criticism and the Bible 32:38 Archeology and the Bible 36:05 Why is the Bible hard to interpret? ———
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