Bible Knowt - Exploring Skepticism

Philosophical Skepticism

Doubts about God's existence, the problem of evil, and religious pluralism.

Scientific Skepticism

Questions regarding evolution, miracles, and the relationship between faith and science.

Historical Skepticism

Doubts about biblical reliability, the resurrection of Jesus, and the church’s historical role

Moral Skepticism

Objections to judgment, hell, biblical ethics, and perceived Christian intolerance.

Cultural Skepticism

Concerns about Christianity’s relevance today and the impact of hypocrisy.

Psychological/Emotional Skepticism

Skepticism arising from personal pain, unanswered prayers, or faith as a coping mechanism.

Cultural and Political Skepticism

Questions about Christian nationalism, missionary work, and secularism.

Existential Skepticism

Doubts about Christianity’s claims regarding meaning, purpose, and human autonomy.

The Dead Sea Scrolls

Discovered in the 1940s, confirming the accuracy of Old Testament manuscripts.

Jericho’s Walls

Archaeological findings support the biblical account of their collapse

Hittite Civilization

Once thought to be a biblical myth, later confirmed through archaeology

Luke 1:1-4

Written based on eyewitness accounts

1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Mentions 500+ witnesses to Jesus' resurrection

their testimony, showing their sincerity

What were the apostles were willing to die for

The Apostle Paul

Wrote many New Testament letters, including 1 Corinthians 15, which confirms the resurrection

The Apostle Peter

Preached about Jesus' resurrection in Acts

Luke

Historian who carefully investigated the events of Jesus’ life

The Council of Nicaea (325 AD)

Affirmed the divinity of Christ but did not "invent" Christianity

The Dead Sea Scrolls

Confirmed the reliability of Old Testament manuscripts

By pointing them towards the facts we know, such as eye witness accounts, biblical sources, and reliability of scripture. (These provide evidence needed to support the teaching of Christ)

How would you respond to someone who claims that Christianity is just a myth and has no historical basis?