Did Jesus Really Exist?

I hope everyone is doing well. In this post I simply wanted to share an article that I recently read online which I enjoyed. The title is Apologetics: Did Jesus really exist? It is by Al Earley, and it reads that it is “A Religious Point of View.” Now, I personally do not agree with some of the statements made in the article based on my personal theological understanding of Scriptures which in part is that I do not believe in the inerrancy of Scriptures. And, my not believing in the inerrancy of the Scriptures is perhaps based on my understanding of how the canon came about, and the fact that we have much editing and translation that took place. I am a reader of Scriptures, and I believe one should read them as often as possible. My belief is probably best explained in the way I heard someone say once, and it is that “the Bible is the word of God, but not necessarily the words of God.” Basically, I wanted to clear up my beliefs because the article I am sharing uses the Scriptures themselves as a form of apologetics. I don’t think there is anything wrong with doing so, but towards the end the author uses his way of interpreting the Bible to invite the reader to perhaps believe in Jesus the way he understands, and I am always very careful with those who push beliefs on others. I think the Holy Spirit can do his job without anyone pushing a Soteriology idea that could very well be erroneous or erroneous in the long run. Now, let us get back to the article. I think the author makes some really good points relevant to Jesus. Below is an excerpt from it.

“The evidence that Jesus existed is far greater than any other person who lived in antiquity ever existed.

The number of ancient Christian sources both in the Bible and in historical records is numerous and well documented. Skeptics argue that these are not reliable because they have a Christian bias. That is like arguing that Jews can’t be reliable sources about the holocaust. Yes, the early Christian sources cared deeply about sharing Jesus with others. This is more likely to be proof that they got it right, not that they lied.”

To read the entire article, please visit the link below. I hope you enjoy…blessings!

Apologetics: Did Jesus really exist? - Claiborne Progress - claiborneprogress.net

Reference:

http://claiborneprogress.net/opinion/columns/5378/apologetics-did-jesus-really-exist.