Response to 'you can't use the Bible': the Bible is actually 66 documents by multiple authors over hundreds of years and is treated as historical documents by secular historians

Common objection addressed — that the resurrection case is circular because it relies on the Bible

When talking to someone deep in CoG, prioritize biblical arguments over external historical claims — pick a focused topic (like God the Mother), prepare for their expected responses, and meet them in Scripture

Q&A: Austin asks for a 5-10 minute conversation strategy for someone deeply invested in CoG.

Beyond David and Pilate, archaeological and historical sources have confirmed the existence of Gallio, Erastus, Caiaphas, Annas, James the brother of Jesus, Peter, and Jesus himself — showing the NT was not fabricating characters wholesale.

Aune's quote is cited to make the point that ancient biographers had obvious biases (encomium) yet were still 'firmly rooted in historical fact rather than literary fiction.' The Gospel writers' theological agenda does not disqualify them as historical sources; their choice of biographical conventions shows concern for what actually happened.

Refutation of 'only one source': Martin Hengel's scholarly work compiles numerous ancient historical sources on crucifixion — the claim of a single source is false

Mike counters the 'only one source' claim

Online 'Christmas is pagan' content relies on unverifiable sources — zeal without knowledge

Addressing the broader ecosystem of anti-Christmas teaching online

Q&A: How to use the Bible as evidence with non-believers who don't accept it as God's word — the prophecy approach

Viewer question from Kate about apologetic method.

Fulfilled prophecy as evidence for God

Q&A asking for apologetic reasons to believe in God.

Acts 21:8-9 — Philip the Evangelist and his prophesying daughters

Biblical and extra-biblical verification of Philip the Evangelist's daughters as contemporaries of Papias.

Ezekiel's prophecy about the destruction of Tyre is a favorite apologetic prophecy, confirmed by non-Jewish and non-Christian historical sources

Response to question about compelling prophecies that might impress atheists

Non-Christian sources for Jesus: Josephus, Tacitus, and Lucian of Samosata all mention Jesus

Overview of non-Christian historical sources for Jesus

The Gospels (especially Mark and John) contain eyewitness testimony, serving as evidence for a historical Jesus

The Gospels as historical sources

Methodological principle: dismissing miracle claims in historical sources reflects worldview bias, not following the evidence

Responding to the claim that miracle claims in historical sources can be safely dismissed