Tuesday Contradictions: Did Jesus Predict the End? Dr. William Lane Craig Weighs In

After concluding his three-part series on Matthew 10 and Matthew 24, host Lance Smith returns with a bonus episode reflecting on Dr. William Lane Craig's recent podcast addressing the same passages. Smith explains that while Dr. Craig argues for a future, visible return of Christ distinct from the near-term judgment on Jerusalem in A.D. 70, that conclusion does not overturn the central point of the series: Jesus was speaking about multiple events, not making a failed prediction about the end of the world occurring within His disciples' lifetimes. Along the way, Lance highlights the importance of careful exegesis, engaging opposing viewpoints fairly, and remembering that the real debate is one of interpretation—not whether Jesus proved to be a false prophet. References to items discussed and/or used on this podcast may be found at the following: buymeacoffee.com/lancesmith  The Bible Difficulties and Answers Website The Bible Difficulties and Answers Facebook Page Email Address: [email protected]  Craig, William Lane. "Q&A: Did Jesus Expect the End in His Generation?" Reasonable Faith Podcast (Spotify episode). https://open.spotify.com/episode/7zYYJBvec2KPXuVWCj7wCe Craig, William Lane. Reasonable Faith. https://www.reasonablefaith.org Carson, D. A. Matthew. In The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Vol. 8. Zondervan. Schreiner, Thomas R. "Can We Hasten the Parousia?" Themelios. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/article/can-we-hasten-the-parousia/ Jackson, Wayne. "What Is the Meaning of Matthew 10:23?" Christian Courier. https://christiancourier.com/articles/what-is-the-meaning-of-matthew-10-23 McGowan, Sean. "Before the Son of Man Comes (Matthew 10:23)." Knowing Scripture. https://knowingscripture.com/articles/before-the-son-of-man-comes-matthew-10-23 Bowen, David, Ph.D. "Is Jesus Recorded as a Failed Apocalypticist?" Ehrman Project. https://ehrmanproject.com/is-jesus-recorded-as-a-failed-apocalypticist France, R. T. The Gospel of Matthew. New International Commentary on the New Testament. Eerdmans. Blomberg, Craig L. Matthew. New American Commentary. B&H Academic. Keener, Craig S. A Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. Eerdmans.