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Exploring Trustworthiness in Gospel Testimonies: A Critical Review

This analysis examines the trustworthiness of Gospel testimonies and the expectations surrounding Jesus' identity. We address key objections to the resurrection narrative, discuss the burden of proof, and consider the presence of bias in witness accounts. Engaging with the Minimal Facts Approach and alternative explanations for the resurrection, we encourage critical thinking among believers and skeptics alike. Participants will role-play discussions to challenge and defend their views, ultimately reflecting on the implications of belief and the evidence presented.

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Exploring Trustworthiness in Gospel Testimonies: A Critical Review

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  1. Bible 10: Trustworthy? December 10, 2013

  2. Objection #1 – Written by Christians[#4] • “Mark Hillian believer” pp248-249 • Was Jesus what they were expecting? • Matthew 16:13-28

  3. Objection #2 – Death accounts by Xians[#5] • Any contradictory evidence? • Burden of proof

  4. Conclusion: • No ulterior motive. • Bias present, but their bias was against the testimony they ended up giving.

  5. Bible 10: 2 Decision Christians December 11-12, 2013

  6. “Pick Me” review of class: • Say at least 1 thing that you remember about the following topics: • Presuppositions • Inference and Speculation • Minimal Facts Approach to the Resurrection • Alternative Explanations for the Resurrection • Arguments for the Existence of God

  7. “Pick Me” review of class: • Eyewitness Testimonies (Expectations) • Textual Artifacts • Conspiracies • Attack Strategies • Chain of Custody • Eyewitness Presence • Motive, Bias, and Trustworthiness • Corroboration

  8. Skeptic role Play • In groups of 4 role play a discussion between 2 skeptics and 2 believers in the testimony of the gospel witnesses. • After the allotted time you will switch sides.

  9. This class: [ob/su]bjective? • Is this class about objective or subjective truths? • What is your burden of proof? • If that’s the case how should that change they way we live? • Belief “that” and belief “in.”

  10. Becoming a 2-Decision Christian • Decision 1: Jurors vote guilty or not guilty. • Decision 2: Defend your verdict.

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