Is the Bible No More Credible Than the Book of Mormon?

4. Is the NT True?, Alex O’Connor, Apologetics, Bart Ehrman, Christianity, Evidence, Gospel, historical apologetics, Latter Day Saints, LDS, Mormonism, Sean Redfearn
Bart Ehrman (see timestamp 12:51 – 17:46) and Alex O’Connor (see timestamp 1:12:40 – 1:14:32) have both tried to undermine the eyewitness argument for Jesus’s resurrection by comparing it to the eyewitness testimony for Mormonism’s golden plates. Both Alex and Bart challenge Christian apologists with this question: “Why do apologists reject the eyewitness testimony of Mormonism when their reasons for believing in Christianity are founded on the eyewitness testimony of the apostles?” Are they right that this is a double standard? After all, Mormonism has a total of twelve eyewitnesses for its key claim about the golden plates. In addition to Joseph Smith’s testimony, eight witnesses say they saw the golden plates, plus three more witnesses say that an angel showed them the plates. There are a few simple points…
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Hidden or Revealed? Two New Guides for the Perplexed

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As many already know, the beloved podcaster Scott Adams, beset by cancer, is wavering on death’s portal. Source
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Why I Left Islam and Became a Christian – Apostate Prophet Shares His Powerful Testimony (Part 2)

Apostate Prophet, Atheism, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, David Wood, Dr. Frank Turek, Islam, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, Ridvan Aydemir, Testimony, theology
Ex-muslim turned Christian, Ridvan Aydemir aka “Apostate Prophet”, returns to the program to continue his conversation with Frank about theological problems with Islam and his recent conversion from atheism to Christianity. Together they answer questions like: What role did David Wood play in his conversion from atheism to Christianity? As an ex-Muslim, how did visiting Jerusalem change his point of view on Judaism? Why is the resurrection of Jesus essential to the truth of Christianity? Do we need 100% certainty to believe that anything is true? Why is living a Christian life more fulfilling than any other worldview? What inspirational words did Charlie Kirk share with Ridvan shortly before his death? What advice would Ridvan give to Christians who want to evangelize to Muslims? There’s even more important insights to…
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How Does Paul’s Relationship with the Jerusalem Church Present a Problem for Islam?

4. Is the NT True?, Apologetics, Christianity, Church History, Gospel, Islam, JonathanMclatchie.com, Paul, Were the Apostles Muslims?, World Religions
In a previous article, I offered a simple reason why the Qur’an cannot possibly be the word of God, since the proposition that the Qur’an is the word of God entails a necessary contradiction. Here, I am going to present an equally compelling reason to reject the Qur’an as the word of God. As I alluded to in my previous post, the Qur’an contends that the disciples of Jesus were Muslims. According to Surah 3:52, “…when Isa [Jesus] sensed disbelief in them, he said: “Who are my helpers in the way of Allah?” The disciples said:“ If The Apostles were Muslim . . . So according to the Qur’an, there is no question that the apostles were Muslims, under Jesus. But what if we could establish that the teaching of…
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Why I Left Islam and Became a Christian – Apostate Prophet Shares His Powerful Testimony

Apostate Prophet, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, ex-muslim, Islam, morality, philosophy, Podcast, Quran. Bible, religion, Ridvan Aydemir, theology
What makes a devout Muslim from Turkey walk away from Islam in the face of extreme hostility? This week, Frank sits down with Ridvan Aydemir (better known online as the Apostate Prophet) whose stunning journey took him from Islam, to atheism, to Christianity. AP opens up about escaping the grip of Islamic doctrine, confronting the violence embedded in its worldview, and discovering the evidence that finally led him to Christ. You’ll also hear how an unlikely friendship with Christian apologist David Wood helped reshape his search for truth. During their conversation, Frank and AP answer questions like: What was the tipping point that broke Ridvan’s confidence in Islam? Why is leaving Islam so dangerous, and why do so many ex-Muslims become outspoken activists? How did Ridvan’s family react to his…
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Top 10 Reasons Why Borders are Biblical – Part 2

Bible, borders, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, government, illegal immigration, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, theology
Do you have locks on your doors? What about a fence so your kids can play safely in the yard? The truth is, everyone believes in secure borders and as long as human nature is bent towards evil, borders will be necessary. This week, Frank picks up where he left off from the last episode as he explains what the Bible really says about immigration, borders, and deportations while answering questions like: What are the important distinctions between legal and illegal immigration? How does stopping illegal immigration protect innocent people from evil? What happens when a country becomes too “soft” on enforcing its laws? What’s the difference between imposing religion vs. imposing morality? What is the #1 purpose of government? Isn’t it compassionate to have open borders? How can America…
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No. 3 Story for 2025: Immaterial Genome Is Richard Sternberg’s Labor of Love

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Rick Sternberg's thought has the potential to demonstrate conclusively the need for an intelligent designer. Source
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No. 4 Story for 2025: Farewell to Günter Bechly

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I told Richard Sternberg a story from own experience. I learned about more than paleontology from Bechly. Source
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Top 10 Reasons Why Borders are Biblical

borders, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, global governments, illegal immigration, mass immigration, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, theology
Immigration is one of the most emotionally charged issues of our time, but what does the Bible really say about borders and deportations? Are borders unbiblical, or do they play a necessary role in human flourishing? And can governments enforce laws without violating Jesus’ teachings? In this episode, Frank goes straight to Scripture to discuss one of today’s most heated cultural debates, exposing how key Bible passages are often taken out of context to support mass immigration narratives that the text itself does not teach. Tune in as Frank lays out why the Bible consistently affirms borders and answers questions like: Was Jesus an illegal immigrant? What are four simple rules for interpreting the Bible correctly? Why do people confuse biblical commands to individuals with commands to governments? How can…
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But Jesus Never CLAIMED to be God? Actually, He Did—3 Times

Alisa Childers, Apologetics, Christianity, christology, Deity of Christ, Gospel, Jesus Christ, MamaBearApologetics.com, theology
One of the most common objections skeptics raise to the deity of Christ is the idea that Jesus never actually claimed to be God. Sure the church ended up worshiping Him as such, but this was a later development that was projected onto Jesus but wasn’t something He intended to claim for Himself . . . or so the argument goes. If you are expecting to find a Bible verse in which Jesus stands on the Mount of Olives and proclaims in English, and every other known language, “I am God!” You won’t find it. He actually did one better . . . but we’ll save that for the end. Biblically, there are several ways to know that Jesus is God. He accepted worship, possessed all the eternal attributes of God, did things only God can do, and was…
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