Posts Tagged ‘skeptics’
Skeptic: Blunders About Jesus and Bethlehem
by Terry Wane Benton “Further, other claimed ‘fulfilled prophecies’ falter under scrutiny: Micah 5:2 (“born in Bethlehem”) addresses a contemporary Davidic ruler from the 8th century BCE, whereas Matthew appears to adapt the narrative to make Jesus’ origin fit this prophecy, despite other Gospel accounts indicating his roots in Nazareth.” The prophecy of Micah 5:2…
Read MoreMy Servant: Israel or Jesus?
by Terry Wane Benton The skeptic claims: “Christian interpretations emerged over the centuries, often distorting the original meanings by selectively quoting verses and overlooking the nuances of Hebrew grammar. For example, in Isaiah 49:3, the servant is explicitly identified as “Israel.” Here, the skeptic took a verse out of its context and pretended that “My…
Read MoreSkeptic: Reexamining Isaiah and Other Biblical Texts
by Terry Wane Benton Quote: “Likewise, Isaiah is not a solitary author crafting messianic predictions. It is a composite work, consisting of First Isaiah (8th century BCE), Deutero-Isaiah (6th century BCE), and Trito-Isaiah (5th century BCE), each shaped by the political landscape of Assyrian and Babylonian influence. The “Suffering Servant” passages in Isaiah 52–53 are…
Read MoreApproaching the Bible with Reverence
by D. A. Carson “If you approach the Bible with a certain amount of skepticism, it’s pretty easy to be guilty of having the uncertainty seep over into outright skepticism, unbelief, and criticism. If, on the other hand, you approach the Word of God with a certain reverence, then even when you don’t understand, you…
Read MoreMy Friend, A. W. Dicus
by Rick Lanning It was August, 1971. My parents were with me that Sunday morning as we entered the Temple Terrace church building across the street from Florida College. I was entering my freshman year the very next day. I saw my dad start talking to someone he obviously knew from his past. He soon…
Read MoreHow do I deal with skeptics?
Question: I’ve been looking at material from skeptics recently and I’ve noticed that I have a big problem with approaching their material. I find myself getting really anxious and worked up in my mind. For example, if I find myself reading an article claiming that Jesus was a myth, I find myself in a state…
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