The Noble Man Knows Some Facts About the Word [Podcast Ep. 12]

What’s the short answer to questions like, “Where did the Bible come from?” and “How do we know it is reliable?” Get the scoop this week as Mike speaks with Daniel Stevens, PhD, Associate Director of the Scholars Initiative at Museum of the Bible.

Highlights:

What’s so special about the Bible?
What’s the difference between translation and paraphrase?
Who wrote the Bible?
Where was it written, and how did it get to us?
How do we know it is true and accurate?
How do I make sure the Bible continues to influence my life personally?

What can I tell my children about why we can trust the Bible?

Theological

The person and work of Christ Himself – if Christ was raised from the dead, it’s all true, and that’s what matters.

Fulfillment of prophecies

The Old Testament is proven reliable in the New Testament.

Historical

Details mentioned of history, geography, etc. checks out with what we know.

How it got to us (Transmission)

We have enough manuscripts to know the ways it changed and didn’t change, and we can check all of them to determine what is the most accurate reading.

Resources mentioned in today’s podcast:

Museum of the Bible
Daniel Stevens – The Lonesome Curator
More Than a Carpenter by Josh McDowell
Can We Trust the Gospels by Peter J. Williams
Myths and Mistakes in New Testament Textual Criticism by Elijah Hixson, edited by Peter J. Gurry
On Christian Doctrine by St. Augustine
The Noble Man Podcast Ep. 11 and Show Notes for a recommended Bible

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Launching Noble Warriors in 2005 was the result of a clear calling to move into full-time ministry to men. Today Mike leads the ministry, by God’s grace, to serve churches as they equip men to walk with Christ and lead well.

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