In the Market with Janet Parshall Hour 2: Why Christians Need To Answer
Sep 25, 2025
Dr. Jeremiah Johnston, a New Testament scholar and president of the Christian Thinker Society, explores compelling evidence for Jesus' bodily resurrection. He shares insights from his Oxford dissertation, emphasizing the need for Christians to intellectually defend their faith. Johnston examines common skeptical theories, highlighting their failures and asserting the Gospels' reliability. He explains how archaeological findings and Old Testament prophecies reinforce the resurrection's significance, calling believers to engage culture thoughtfully and confidently.
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Resurrection As The Core Historical Claim
- The resurrection is the central historical claim that transforms Christian faith and hope.
- Jeremiah Johnston argues the evidence to believe in a bodily resurrection is abundant and decisive.
Train To Be A Christian Thinker
- Love God with your mind by learning and defending your faith.
- Become conversant on cultural issues so you can engage thoughtfully in faith dialogues.
Oxford Viva: The Belief Question
- Jeremiah described his Oxford PhD viva where the examiner asked, "Do you actually believe?" about the resurrection.
- The skeptical examiner still passed Johnston with commendation after a three-hour defense.
