How Names Reveal That the Bible Writers Were Eyewitnesses

Sorry Aunt Mildred and Uncle Bob–nobody wants to use your names for their children anymore! But what does that have to do with the credibility of the New Testament writers? In this fun and fascinating episode of ‘I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist’, Frank explores why the names we see recorded in ancient history matter and unpacks how these names serve as powerful evidence that the New Testament writers were actual eyewitnesses to the events they described in the Gospels and the book of Acts.

Join Frank as he tackles key questions like:

How have name trends changed in the U.S. over the last 100 years, and how does this relate to the reliability of the Scriptures?

What is an undesigned coincidence, and what examples of undesigned coincidences do we find in the New Testament?

How do scholars know when Paul wrote his letters?

Who are the 34 people mentioned in the New Testament that have also been verified by secular sources?

What archeological evidence and non-Christian writings corroborate with what we see written in the Gospels?

What’s the Spider-Man Fallacy? And should the New Testament be categorized as historical fiction?

You’ll also hear some exciting news about the newest addition to Frank’s family (HINT: it’s a GIRL–FINALLY!) along with the next BIG CrossExamined international trip that is currently in the works! If you or anyone you know has ever struggled to believe that the New Testament is historically credible, this episode might change your mind!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

BOOK: Jesus and the Eyewitnesses by Richard Bauckham
BOOK: Cold Case Christianity (Updated & Expanded Edition) by J. Warner Wallace
NRBTV SERIES: Digging Up the Bible

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