The Logic of the Resurrection – Part 1
In thinking about the Christian doctrine of the resurrection of Jesus, one needs to either determine an answer to this very basic question: Q1: Does God exist? Or else one needs to determine some sort of approach to how this question is to be dealt with in relation to the two key questions about the … The Logic of the Resurrection – Part 1
Geisler & Turek Rebuttal: Chapter 9 (Part 1)
Chapter 9. Do We Have Early Eyewitness Testimony about Jesus? By Matthew Wade Ferguson and Jeffery Jay Lowder As we read them, Geisler and Turek seek to accomplish three things: (i) review the extra-Biblical evidence for Jesus; (ii) show the New Testament is textually accurate; and (iii) begin an extended, multi-chapter defense of the New … Geisler & Turek Rebuttal: Chapter 9 (Part 1)
Guest Post by Cavin on Cavin, McGrew, and the Twin Theory
Greg Cavin asked me to post on his behalf the attached PDF file concerning Timothy McGrew’s claim (that Cavin allegedly requires no mention of the twin theory in his debates on the resurrection because Cavin doesn’t want to be reminded it was once his position). PDF file
Upcoming Debate on Jesus’ Resurrection on May 2nd
Robert Greg Cavin and Calum Miller will debate the historicity of Jesus’ resurrection again at Biola University on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 6pm Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). LINK The event WILL be livestreamed; it will cost $5 to watch. As an aside: I 100% support the decision to charge this fee. Most people have … Upcoming Debate on Jesus’ Resurrection on May 2nd
YouTube Video of Today’s Miller-Cavin Debate on Jesus’ Resurrection
Here is the link to the YouTube video of today’s debate between Callum Miller and Robert Greg Cavin on the historicity of Jesus’ resurrection. Also, the Secular Outpost YouTube Channel has a playlist for all of Cavin’s debates on Jesus’ resurrection. Related Links: MUST READ: Greg Cavin’s Case Against the Resurrection of Jesus Cavin and … YouTube Video of Today’s Miller-Cavin Debate on Jesus’ Resurrection
Happy Easter Dr. Craig
Last year I wrote several posts criticizing William Lane Craig’s case for the resurrection. Here are several excerpts from those posts (plus links, in case you want to read the full post from which an excerpt was taken): =========== Some Skeptical Thoughts on the Resurrection 1. Geisler vs. Craig Norman Geisler makes an excellent point … Happy Easter Dr. Craig
Lessing’s Broad Ditch and Brad’s Lesser Ditch
LESSING’S BROAD DITCH Quotations are from Lessing’s essay “On the Proof of the Spirit and of Power” from Lessing’s Theological Writings (hereafter: LTW), edited by Henry Chadwick. Reports of Miracles are not the same as Direct Observation of Miracles “The problem is that reports of fulfilled prophecies are not fulfilled prophecies; that reports of miracles are not … Lessing’s Broad Ditch and Brad’s Lesser Ditch
Jesus on Faith – Part 6
Here is the “Doubting Thomas” story from Chapter 20 of the Gospel of John: 24 But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples were saying to him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see in His hands … Jesus on Faith – Part 6
“A Leap of Faith”
In a comment on my most recent post about Jesus’ use of the word “faith”, Stig Martinsen points to the phrase “a leap of faith” as evidence that Christians sometimes speak of “faith” in a way that implies belief that goes beyond reason or evidence. I don’t plan to reply to his point here, but … “A Leap of Faith”
Jesus on Faith – Part 5
Stig Martinsen made a plausible objection to my argument for the idea that Jesus viewed giving EVIDENCE and ARGUMENTS as compatible with promoting FAITH: ============== I have seen the story of doubting Thomas in John 20 interpreted as an example of Jesus endorsing faith as opposed to belief grounded in evidence. I.e. 20:29: Jesus saith unto him, … Jesus on Faith – Part 5