Category Archives: Textual Criticism

Textual Criticism of the Old and New Testament writings

Why We Can Trust the Reliability of the New Testament

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“These things I have spoken to you while being present with you. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit (Ruach), whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.” — John 14:25-26

Without a doubt, the New Testament (and by other means the Old Testament) has indeed been preserved through the ages for us to learn from today. These people helped me to understand their reliability and their historical authenticity.

Cold Case for the Reliability of the New Testament with J. Warner Wallace

Learn more from J. Warner Wallace at Cold-Case Christianity and from his YouTube Channel.

The Reliability of the New Testament Text with Dr. James White

Learn more from Dr. James White at Alpha & Omega Ministries and from his YouTube Channel.

How badly did the scribes corrupt the New Testament text? with Dr. Daniel B. Wallace

The Second Great Commission: Constantine and the Making of the New Testament with Dr. Daniel B. Wallace

Learn more from Dr. Daniel Wallace at his personal website and from the work he is doing at The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts.

A Historical Critique of Muhammad and the Qur’an with Dr. Jay Smith

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…there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of the Messiah, Christ. But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. — A Letter from Paul to the Galatians 1:7b-8

Very important information on the history of Islam that everyone needs to know and understand…

Jay Smith: Muhammad – A Historical Critique

Jay Smith: The Qur’an – A Historical Critique

See additional videos within this series from Jay Smith at KT Online Learning. And, to learn more about Dr. Jay Smith, visit The Jay Show and PfanderFilms on YouTube.

Reliability of the Gospels with Michael Kruger

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The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. — Proverbs 18:15

Michael Kruger (Session 1): What Do We Do with the Gospel of Thomas?

Michael Kruger (Session 2): Has the New Testament Been Changed or Corrupted?

Michael Kruger: Q&A #1 (Sessions 1 & 2)

Michael Kruger (Session 3): Is the New Testament Historically Reliable or Morally Offensive?

Michael Kruger: Q&A #2 (Session 3)

Here is a short Q&A from Dr. Michael Kruger:

Michael Kruger on What It Means That the Bible Is Self-Authenticating

To learn more about Dr. Michael Kruger, visit https://www.michaeljkruger.com and Reformed Theological Seminary’s Youtube Channel.

Evidence for the Reliability of the Gospels by J Warner Wallace

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These things I have spoken to you while being present with you. But the Helper, the Set Apart Ruach (Holy Spirit), whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. — John 14:25-26

Why The Ancient Christian Record About Jesus Is The Most Reliable
https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/why-the-ancient-christian-record-about-jesus-is-the-most-reliable/

Is There Any Evidence For Jesus Outside The Bible?
https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/is-there-any-evidence-for-jesus-outside-the-bible/

Is The Bible True? The Cumulative Case For The Reliability Of The Gospels
http://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/is-the-bible-true-the-cumulative-case-for-the-reliability-of-the-gospels-free-bible-insert/

Learn more from former Cold-Case Detective J Warner Wallace at https://coldcasechristianity.com and on his YouTube Channel at Cold-Case Christianity with J. Warner Wallace.

More Evidence of the Historicity and Truthfulness of the New Testament Gospels with Peter Williams

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“These things I (Yeshua/Jesus) have spoken to you while being present with you. 26 But the Helper, the Set Apart Ruach (Holy Spirit), whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.”— John 14:25-26

New Evidences the Gospels were Based on Eyewitness Accounts with Dr. Peter Williams

Learn more about Dr. Peter Williams and the work he is doing at https://tyndalehouse.com.

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.” — Matthew 7:7-8

Shedding Light on Yeshua (Jesus) with Craig Evans

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“And YHWH (our Creator) said to me (Moses): ‘What they have spoken is good. I will raise up for them a Prophet like you from among their brethren, and will put My words in His mouth, and He shall speak to them all that I command Him. And it shall be that whoever will not hear My words, which He speaks in My name, I will require it of him. — Deuteronomy 18:17-19

Fabricating Jesus – From the Gnostic Gospels to the Dead Sea Scrolls – by Dr. Craig Evans

Reasons to Believe – Jesus and His World: The Archaeological Evidence – by Dr. Craig Evans

True or False: Is the New Testament historically reliable? – by Dr. Craig Evans

Learn more about Dr. Craig Evans at https://www.craigaevans.com