Ep. 520: The Bible Authors Didn't Get Power, They Got Martyred

In Episode 520 of Guided by Faith, Jay concludes the week by examining one final question about the trustworthiness of the Bible: Were the biblical authors simply trying to gain power, influence, or wealth? Jay argues that the lives of the early Christian leaders point in the opposite direction. Instead of receiving power and comfort, many of Jesus’ disciples faced persecution, imprisonment, suffering, and death because of their belief in Christ. Jay discusses the sacrifices of early Christian leaders including Peter, Paul, James, and Thomas and explains why their willingness to suffer for their testimony is significant when evaluating the truth of the resurrection. He brings together the week’s key evidence, including the abundance of early biblical manuscripts, archaeological discoveries, the embarrassing honesty of the biblical authors, and the suffering endured by the early followers of Jesus. For Christian teens and young adults asking whether the Bible is true and whether their faith can withstand difficult questions, this episode challenges listeners to move beyond simply saying they believe in Scripture and to ask an even more important question: Am I living my life like I believe the Bible is true?

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