Evidence That Demands a Verdict, 1 by Josh McDowell

The Presupposition of Anti-supernaturalismĪ presentation of the presuppositions of both documentarians and form critics. Here the case is made that the Bible is trustworthy in that it is inspired by a perfect God.ġ2. Part 1 presents the case that the Bible is historically accurate. There they are treated at the beginning rather than under each of the following two sections. All three topics relate to the documentary hypothesis and form criticism.

This section deals with inspiration of the Bible, anti-supernaturalism, and archaeology. PART THREE: THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST CHRISTIANITY The 'if…then' argument applied to Christ: 'If God became man, then what would He be like?' Quotations and observations of great Christians and non-Christians about the person, character, life, and death of Jesus of Nazareth, and His impact on the world for two thousand years. This heavily documented section of evidence for Christ's resurrection refutes theories set forth to disclaim this miracle.ġ0. Support of Deity: The Resurrection-Hoax or History? Illustrations of the probabilities that all prophecies could be fulfilled in one man, in response to the critic who says, 'It is all just a coincidence.' Emphasis on Jewish sources to answer the accusation, 'That's the way you Christians look at them, but what about the Jews?'ĩ. Support of Deity: Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled in Jesus Christ If the New Testament records about Jesus are historically accurate, there remain only three logical choices concerning His identity.Ĩ. Significance of Deity: The Trilemma-Lord, Liar, or Lunatic? The character of Christ and His claims to deity, with emphasis on secular and Jewish sources.ħ. If Jesus Wasn't God, He Deserves an Oscar Archaeological evidence demonstrating the trustworthiness of the Old Testament.ĭocumented sources of extrabiblical historical references to Jesus of Nazareth.Ħ. Is the Old Testament Historically Reliable?īibliographical test.

How does the New Testament compare? Archaeological finds confirming the New Testament.Ĥ. The tests applied to all ancient literature to determine reliability. Is the New Testament Historically Reliable? Why just thirty-nine Old Testament books and twenty-seven New Testament books? What about the Apocrypha? Why not other books?ģ. Unique qualifications that set the Scriptures apart from every other book ever written. Genre: Non-fiction, Christian ApologeticsĪn intelligent person seeking truth would certainly read and consider a book that has the historical qualifications of the Bible. Title: New Evidence That Demands A Verdict Crossposted at WordPress, Blogspot, & Librarything by Bookstooge’s Exalted Permission This review is written with a GPL 4.0 license and the rights contained therein shall supersede all TOS by any and all websites in regards to copying and sharing without proper authorization and permissions.

Evidence That Demands a Verdict, 1 by Josh McDowell