Jesus - Did He Exist? Evidence for the Historical Jesus S2E9

Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Christian Clinician, host Dr. Tanya Paynter dives into the historical evidence for the existence of Jesus as a real person, exploring both biblical and extra-biblical sources. She reviews eyewitness accounts, writings of early Christian authors, non-Christian historians, and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies to build a robust case for the historical Jesus. Through accessible explanations and references, Dr. Paynter provides listeners with a foundation to explore their faith, even amidst doubts and questions about factual evidence.Access the Episode Presentation and Referenceshttps://www.psalmmedical.com/CCdownload-season2Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode(For a full list, please see the episode presentation and references handout here: https://www.psalmmedical.com/CCdownload-season2)Blomberg, Craig L. and Stewart, Robert B. The Historical Reliability of the New Testament: Countering the Challenges to Evangelical Christian Beliefs. Nashville, TN: B&H Academic, 2016.Ehrman, Bart D. Did Jesus Exist? The Historical Argument for Jesus of Nazareth. San Francisco, CA: HarperOne, 2012.Strauss, Mark L. Four Portraits, One Jesus: A Survey of Jesus and the Gospels, 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2020.Taylor, Doug E. Jesus Before Constantine: The Church, Her Beliefs, and Her Apologetics. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2020.Kaiser, Walter C. Jr. The Messiah in the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing, 1995.McDowell, Josh. Evidence That Demands a Verdict. San Bernardino, CA: Campus Crusade for Christ, 1972.Stoner, Peter W. and Newman, Robert C. Science Speaks: Scientific Proof of the Accuracy of Prophecy and the Bible. Chicago, IL: Moody Press Chicago, 1958.Willmington, Harold. “The Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled by Jesus Christ.” The Second Person File, 2018, accessed May16, 2024, https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/second_person/162.Timestamps0:00–1:00 | Comparing historical evidence for Jesus versus Alexander the Great1:01–2:00 | Introduction to the historical Jesus mini-series and episode overview2:01–6:05 | Biblical evidence for Jesus’ existence, focusing on Paul’s letters and eyewitness accounts6:06–10:43 | Paul’s testimony, early Christian experiences, and the social changes sparked by Jesus’ teachings10:44–15:04 | Evidence from early Christian authors and extra-biblical sources15:05–18:36 | Input from non-Christian historians like Josephus, Tacitus, and Pliny the Younger18:37–24:39 | Old Testament prophecies fulfilled by Jesus and the statistical improbability of coincidence24:40–29:37 | Timeline for early documentation and summary of the overwhelming historical record29:38–End | Preview of next week’s guest and episode; Dr. Paynter’s encouragement and closing adviceAbout the HostDr. Tanya Paynter is a clinician who uniquely integrates faith with evidence-based medicine. Through The Christian Clinician podcast, she explores the intersection of health, wellness, and Christian faith, tackling difficult questions about belief, Scripture, and health from both a scientific and spiritual lens. Her thoughtful and informative interviews help listeners revitalize both their physical health and their spiritual journey.Follow The Christian Clinician on Social Media:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thechristianclinicianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheChristianClinicianInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianclinician/