White Horse Inn. Exodus: Myth or History?
Many archaeologists today claim that the ancient Israelites were never actually in Egypt, and that the entire story of the Exodus is just an old legend. But is this really the case? What can we learn about the Exodus from history and archaeology? Have there been any discoveries that corroborate the Bible’s account of this monumentally significant event? On this program Shane Rosenthal discusses these questions with Egyptologist David Rohl, author of Exodus: Myth or History. Even though he’s an agnostic, after years of research he has concluded that the biblical account of the Exodus was based on real historical personalities and events. (Listen here)
White Horse Inn Classic: History & Christianity
Do we have any evidence about the existence of Jesus or the rise of Christianity from sources outside the New Testament? Is it true that passages about Jesus in the writings of Josephus have been proven to be fabrications? Joining the panel is historian Paul L. Maier, author of In The Fullness of Time and editor of Josephus: The Essential Works (originally aired 06-27-10). (Listen here)
A Calvinist and Arminian walk into a Bible study
In this article Larry Nevenhoven brings up a question of brotherly love in the church without complete agreement on every theological point. The historical lesson of friendship between George Whitefield and John Wesley speaks loud and clear today to us of true christian brotherly love. (read more)
Jacob’s Odd “Breeding Program” of Genesis 30
by Troy Lacey on April 26, 2019
Chapters 30–31 of Genesis have often come under attack and touted as being an example of folklore, superstition, and primitive veterinary understanding. But when recognizing that divine providence was at work, coupled with astute botanical knowledge, the picture rapidly changes. Research into botanical and herbal remedies over the past few decades has exonerated the methodologies which Jacob used with Laban’s flocks. Indeed, some of the same botanical specimens Jacob utilized are now being used to supplement livestock feed and are used as veterinary treatments on several diseases and conditions. (read more)
Greg Bahnsen vs Gordon Stein - The Great Debate: Does God Exist?
This is the debate between presuppositionalist Greg Bahnsen and atheist Gordon Stein, named The Great Debate: Does God Exist? The debate took place at the University of Irvine in 1985. (video) (transcript)