August 27, 2024

The Bible is for sceptics, too

1 hour 14 minutes

Today, we speak to Pastor Daniel Christie. Daniel didn't grow up in a Christian household but even as a skeptic, found Christianity. Now he works as a pastor and is passionate about sharing the Bible. In this episode, we cover the historicity of the Bible, archaeological evidence for it, as well as the canon of Scripture.

Show notes

(00:00) - Intro, debate between Alex O'Connor and Dinesh D'Souza

(09:14) - Daniel's Background

(13:40) - The Bible's claims about itself

(14:45) - What is inspiration?

(17:57) - Is the Bible outdated?

(21:48) - Does archaeology support or disprove the biblical accounts?

(33:42) - The issue of manuscript copies

(45:46) - Do seeming contradictions actually support the authenticity of the Bible?

(49:07) - Bible translations, does the "perfect" translation exist?

(53:56) - What about prophecy?

(59:23) - The canon, the Book of Enoch

(01:08:32) - "The Bible is not an end in and of itself, but the means to God"

(01:09:13) - Dan's recommendations

(01:12:56) - Outro

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Links and sources

Debate between Alex O'Connor and Dinesh D'Souza
The Tel Dan Inscription: The First Historical Evidence of King David from the Bible
Biblical Archaeology Society

Daniel's recommendations

Bible Project
Blue Letter Bible
Bible Study Tools
The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel
Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry

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By Signs of the Times magazine