Archaeology and the New Testament

Patrick Zukeran — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:40:55 +0000

There is an ongoing debate among scholars regarding the historical accuracy of the Bible. Some feel that the Bible is a fictitious work and should be read as a work of literary fiction. Others feel it is an accurate historical work divinely inspired by God. Archaeology has played a major role in determining the trustworthiness of the Bible. In a previous article, we discussed archaeological confirmations of the Old Testament.

Biblical Topics:

Apologetics

Archaeology

Partner:

Probe Ministries

The Historical Reliability of the Gospels

Patrick Zukeran — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:54:23 +0000

Differences Between the Four Gospels

Skeptics have criticized the Gospels, the first four books of the New Testament, as being legendary in nature rather than historical. They point to alleged contradictions between Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. They also maintain the Gospels were written centuries after the lifetimes of the eyewitnesses. The late date of the writings allowed legends and exaggerations to proliferate, they say.

Are the Gospels historical or mythological?

Biblical Topics:

Apologetics

Gospels

Partner:

Probe Ministries

Archaeology and the Old Testament

Patrick Zukeran — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:29:35 +0000

Understanding Archaeology

Christianity is a historical faith based on actual events recorded in the Bible. Archaeology has therefore played a key role in biblical studies and Christian apologetics in several ways.

First, archaeology has confirmed the historical accuracy of the Bible. It has verified many ancient sites, civilizations, and biblical characters whose existence was questioned by the academic world and often dismissed as myths. Biblical archaeology has silenced many critics as new discoveries supported the facts of the Bible.

Biblical Topics:

Apologetics

Archaeology

Partner:

Probe Ministries

Authority of the Bible

Patrick Zukeran — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:49:34 +0000

Probe's Patrick Zukeran explores why the Bible is the Word of God by examining Internal evidence (self-proclamation, the Holy Spirit, transforming ability, and unity) and external evidence (indestructibility, archeology, prophecy).

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Biblical Topics:

Apologetics

Archaeology

Basics for Christians

Canon

Inerrancy

Inspiration

Old Testament

Prophecy/Revelation

Revelation

Teaching the Bible

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Probe Ministries

How I Know Christianity is True

Patrick Zukeran — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:01:49 +0000

Probe's Patrick Zukeran offers 5 lines of evidence that Christianity is true: Christianity teaches the correct worldview, the Bible is God's Word, Jesus confirmed His claims, Christ's resurrection, and personal experience.

Biblical Topics:
Apologetics
Christology
Inspiration
Prophecy/Revelation
Resurrection
Worldview
Partner:
Probe Ministries

The Apologetics of Jesus

Patrick Zukeran — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:50:03 +0000

Jesus was the greatest apologist who ever lived. Probe's Patrick Zukeran examines some of His apologetic methods.

Biblical Topics:
Apologetics
Christology
Partner:
Probe Ministries

The Dead Sea Scrolls

Patrick Zukeran — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:07:16 +0000

The Story of the Scrolls

Biblical Topics:
Apologetics
Archaeology
Old Testament
Partner:
Probe Ministries

Buddhism

Patrick Zukeran — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:22:44 +0000

Patrick Zukeran gives a brief overview of the basic beliefs of Buddhism, covering the doctrine of salvation, eternal state, the founder, and a comparison to Christianity.

Biblical Topics:
Cults/Magic
Cultural Issues
Partner:
Probe Ministries

Character of the Cults

Patrick Zukeran — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:23:56 +0000

Challenge of the Cults

This church is growing so rapidly, sociologist Rodney Stark predicts that by the year 2080, it will become the most important world religion to emerge since the rise of Islam.¹ What church is Dr. Stark describing? It is not a Christian church but the Mormon Church, an organization labeled as a cult. The rise of the Mormon Church represents the growing challenge facing the church, the kingdom of the cults.
Biblical Topics:
Cults/Magic
Cultural Issues
Worldview
Partner:
Probe Ministries

Mormon Doctrine of God

Patrick Zukeran — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 18:44:01 +0000

Monotheism or Polytheism?

The Mormons consider themselves to be Christian, but many question this claim. In this article we will investigate the teaching of Mormonism regarding the doctrine of God and compare it with Biblical teaching.
Biblical Topics:
Cults/Magic
Cultural Issues
Worldview
Partner:
Probe Ministries

Recent Articles

Archaeology and the New Testament

The Historical Reliability of the Gospels

Differences Between the Four Gospels

Archaeology and the Old Testament

Understanding Archaeology

Authority of the Bible

How I Know Christianity is True

The Apologetics of Jesus

The Dead Sea Scrolls

The Story of the Scrolls

Buddhism

Character of the Cults

Challenge of the Cults

Mormon Doctrine of God

Monotheism or Polytheism?