The "Gospel of Thomas" Just Nuked Biblical Dating 🤯 Prepare To Be Blown Away!

A newly published fragment of the Gospel of Thomas is causing major problems for traditional biblical scholarship.In this episode, we break down:Why this second-century Greek manuscript is so explosiveHow it interweaves sayings from Matthew, Luke, and ThomasThe two major theories (Upstream vs. Downstream) and what they mean for the age of ThomasWhy this discovery makes it very difficult to maintain ideas of biblical infallibility and sola scripturaSeveral sayings from the Gospel of Thomas that surprisingly align with Latter-day Saint beliefsIf you’ve ever been told the Gospel of Thomas is “late and Gnostic,” this episode will challenge that narrative.Does this discovery make you more or less confident in the Bible as we have it?#GospelOfThomas #BiblicalManuscripts #EarlyChristianity #WardRadioChapter Markers / Timestamps:00:00 - Intro: The Gospel of Thomas & A Brand New Discovery02:51 - History of the Gospel of Thomas (Oxyrhynchus & Nag Hammadi)04:36 - Why Scholars Called It “Gnostic”06:29 - Thomas Is a Sayings Gospel (Not Narrative)07:43 - The Weird Beginning and Ending of Thomas10:57 - The New Fragment: P.Oxy. 5575 (Second Century Greek)13:57 - How Scholars Dated This Manuscript So Early18:24 - This Fragment Predates Most New Testament Manuscripts20:57 - The Fragment Combines Matthew + Luke + Thomas22:40 - The “Upstream” Theory (Thomas Is Older)23:10 - The “Downstream” Theory (Compiled From All Three)27:37 - What This Does to Ideas of Biblical Infallibility29:53 - Sayings From Thomas That Align With LDS Beliefs31:59 - “Where Two or Three Are Gathered…”34:11 - “A City Set Upon a Hill” – A Deeper Meaning36:43 - Fasting From Sin, Not Just Food40:02 - Why This Discovery Matters for Continuing Revelation42:42 - Was the “Woman Becoming a Man” Line Added Later?44:47 - Final Thoughts: We Need a Living ProphetJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmsAFGrFuGe0obW6tkEY6w/joinAmazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AQLMTSMBM4DC?ref_=wl_shareVisit us for this and more at: WardRadio.comTo subscribe to "The Women of Ward Radio" Youtube Channel, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbu-wpRztV-8TYXClhUZhhwTo Subscribe to Cardon Ellis' Adventure Channel, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/@CardonEllisAdventuresThe following authors and/or sponsors are generously offering discounts on their gospel-related publication to Ward Radio listeners.⚡For free trial of Scripture Notes please visit the following link!: https://scripturenotes.com/?via=wardradio⚡For a discount on Tiny 3D Temples, Save 15% with code WARDRADIO at checkout or visit tiny3dtemples.com/wardradio⚡Family: A Rhyming Proclamation for Kids book visit the following linkhttps://plainandpreciouspublishing.com/products/family-a-rhyming-proclamation-for-kids . Use the code "Ward Radio" for 10% off. ⚡To Order Jonah’s Book, “Lost Gems of Genesis” visit the following link and use coupon Code: WARDRADIO https://plainandpreciouspublishing.com/products/coming-soon-the-lost-gems-of-genesis-how-apocryphal-texts-prove-joseph-smith-fixed-the-bibleFor 10% off Plain and Precious Publishing Books, visit plainandpreciouspublishing.com and use Coupon Code: WARDRADIOFor a 5% discount on Go and Do Travel, visit goanddotravel.com and use the promo code WARDRADIO5#christian #mormon #exmormon #latter-daysaints #latterdaysaints #latterdays #bible #bookofmormon #archaeology #BYU #midnightmormons #jesus #jesuschrist #scriptures #sundayschool #biblestudy #christiancomedy #cardonellis #kwakuel #bradwitbeckTo support the channel:Venmo @WardRadio or visit: https://account.venmo.com/u/MidnightMormonsPaypal: paypal.me/@midnightmedia CashApp: $WardRadioFollow us at:Instagram: @cardonellis @kwakuel @braderico @boho.birdyFacebook: @WardRadioWorldwideTwitter: WardRadioShowTikTok: WardRadioWorldwide