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Join Calum Miller for the final lecture in a three-part series on the historical reliability of the Old Testament. In this session, delve into the archaeological discoveries that shed light on key biblical figures such as David and Solomon. Explore how external sources and historical evidence align with the biblical narratives, providing a deeper understanding of the Old Testament's credibility and its place in ancient history.
Peter J. Williams asserts that Jesus was a genius. His genius, Peter argues, is illustrated in His powerful storytelling. Through an in-depth analysis of the Parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15, Peter shows how Jesus weaves together biblical themes and shares timeless lessons that resonate with all humanity, religious and non-religious alike.
In this video, Calum Miller dives deep into the evidence for the Old Testament by exploring ancient history and archaeological findings. By aligning the accuracy of details in the stories of the Patriarchs and the Exodus with historical records, Calum demonstrates how the Old Testament is not just a book of ancient myths but describes real events in history.
Is the God of the Old Testament a God of war and genocide? Christians claim that God is just, but passages in the Old Testament raise questions about the morality of God's commands. In this initial video on controversial Old Testament scriptures, Alanzo Paul analyses passages in the Book of Joshua that continue to stir debates about God's character as either a just protector or a ruthless conqueror.
When it comes to the historical reliability of the Bible, there is scholarly research to support the New Testament… but what about the Old Testament? In this first video of a three-part series, Calum Miller reviews academic resources and archaeological evidence to determine the historical accuracy of events and places recorded in the Old Testament, such as the Flood and the Tower of Babel.
Jesus regularly involving women in his teaching and community powerfully challenged the cultural norms of His day. In this lecture, Lara Buchanan examines how easily overlooked details in the Bible point to Jesus’ regular affirmation of women’s worth and dignity at a time when this was contested.
Jesus's death was by all accounts, brutal. So why did he have to die? Darrell Bock (Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary) & OCCA speaker Alanzo Paul consider the significance of Jesus's death from a biblical and historical perspective.
In this episode of the series, ‘So You Want to Live Forever?’, join Ben Thomas and Alanzo Paul as they consider the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Did it happen? And, if it did, what does it mean? How does the resurrection of Jesus Christ 2000 years ago answer the human desire to live forever?
The Christian gospel is based squarely on a miracle. It was the miracle of the resurrection of Christ that started it going, and that same miracle is its central message. In a world steeped in scientific rationality, belief in miracles often faces skepticism, epitomised by David Hume's critique. But a nuanced reevaluation challenges this dichotomy.
Do we return after death? Millions believe in reincarnation—the idea that after death, we are reborn into another life. So is reincarnation real? How might karma determine our next existence? In this episode, former Hindu monk Rahil Patel and Dr. Ben Thomas explore the Hindu and Christian perspectives on life after death, rebirth, and what happens after we die.
In this episode of So You Want to Live Forever?, Ben Thomas and Sara Stevenson explore optimistic nihilism—the idea that, while there is no afterlife, our mortality can be a source of freedom, allowing us to create our own meaning. But does the tension between a meaningless universe and a personal search for significance pose a challenge?
In the this episode of the series ‘So You Want to Live Forever?’ join Ben Thomas and John Lennox as they explore transhumanism’s mission to extend human life, and ultimately prevent death, through scientific and technological development. Together, they consider this ambitious goal and its potential impact on our lives today.
