The Historicity of Jesus – Prof J.P. Moreland
Christian philosopher, Dr J.P. Moreland gives a presentation of the historical evidence for Jesus of Nazareth.
Having a personal relationship with God is a matter of faith. Knowing God exists is not a matter of faith – it is a matter of knowledge. The existence of God is something we can know from supportive evidence.
(Dr J.P. Moreland)
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on July 12th, 2011
When we begin to examine the gospels and the letters of the New Testament, we find that Jesus appears as the central figure in them. The four gospels tell us about His life here on earth while the epistles describe the meaning of His death and resurrection according to Christian belief. We can actually say, that if He hadn’t lived on earth, none of these would have been written.
As we examine the historicity of Jesus, we can find proof of His life on earth. This proof has been preserved by His successors, such as the early church fathers, and also His opponents. Both sources refer to various parts of His life.
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