In our Rapid Response series, we tackle common concerns about (and objections to) the Christian worldview by providing short, conversational responses. These posts are designed to model what our answers might look like in a one-on-one setting, while talking to a friend or family member. Imagine if someone made the following claim: …
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Why the Early Dating of the Gospels Answers Much of the Skepticism About Jesus (Video)
Why do skeptics doubt the claims of the Gospels? How does the early dating of these Gospels hep assuage the doubts of these critics? In this interview with Joel Settecase from the Think Institute, J. Warner discusses the Christian worldview and the importance of apologetics (both evidential, classical and presuppositional). …
Read More »Quarantine Questionnaire: Identifying the Gospels as Eyewitness Accounts
Take advantage of the quarantine to learn more about the case for God’s existence, the reliability of the Bible and the nature of the Christian worldview Are the Gospels Eyewitness Accounts? (Video) J. Warner Wallace answers the following objection: “Christians like to call the Gospels ‘eyewitness accounts,’ but why should we …
Read More »Applying Four Simple Principles to Test the Reliability of the Gospels (Podcast)
In this blast from the past, J. Warner reflects on his appearance on “Unbelievable? with Justin Brierley” and demonstrates the value of four simple principles as he evaluates two objections to the historicity of the Gospels. Does Josephus’ account of John the Baptist or Quirinius invalidate the Gospels? Why do …
Read More »How Can We Be Sure of the Early Dating of the Gospels? (Video)
Cold case detective, J. Warner Wallace discusses Cold-Case Christianity with Brady Blevins from the Atheist Christian Book Club. In this clip, J. Warner answers an objection leveled by an atheist in the group: Many scholars believe the Gospels are written after the destruction of the Jewish Temple in 70AD. Why should we believe …
Read More »Why We Can Trust What the Gospels Say About Jesus (Video)
In this interview with Jerry Newcombe for D. James Kennedy Ministries, J. Warner discusses the evidence for the reliability of the New Testament accounts related to Jesus. As Christmas approaches, how can we be sure that our information about Jesus is reliable? Be sure to visit the D. James Kennedy …
Read More »The True Nature of Eyewitness Testimony Explains the Differences in the Gospels (Video)
In this video, recorded as part of the Cold-Case Christianity Course at Southern Evangelical Seminary, J. Warner Wallace describes the nature of eyewitness testimony. Given the reality of eyewitness testimony, why would anyone be surprised about the degree to which the gospels differ? For more information about Southern Evangelical Seminary, …
Read More »How Can We Reconcile Difference Between the Gospels? (Video)
Cold case detective, J. Warner Wallace discusses Cold-Case Christianity with Brady Blevins from the Atheist Christian Book Club. In this clip, J. Warner answers an objection leveled by an atheist in the group: We find many “contradictions” in the Bible, and we’ll give you an example. Why should we trust the New …
Read More »How Can We Investigate the Church Fathers to Help Us Corroborate the Gospels? (Video)
Cold case detective, J. Warner Wallace discusses Cold-Case Christianity with Brady Blevins from the Atheist Christian Book Club. In this clip, J. Warner answers an objection leveled by an atheist in the group: Why should we trust what the Church Fathers have to say about Jesus? How can these ancient leaders be …
Read More »Were the Gospels Written by Eyewitnesses? (Video)
J. Warner Wallace is interviewed by Impact 360 and describes the evidential, eyewitness nature of the Gospel accounts. Are the Gospels truly eyewitness reports, and if so, can they be tested the way we test eyewitnesses in criminal trials? In this video, J. Warner describes – briefly – the manner …
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