Uploaded: 24 Feb 2021 (6 years ago) · Shared: 26 Feb 2021
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How did the Apostle Paul truly encounter the risen Prophet Jesus ? In this thought-provoking discussion, New Testament scholar Mike Licona examines critical questions surrounding Paul's transformative experience on the road to Damascus. Addressing modern skeptical theories, Licona explores whether Paul's encounter was a psychological hallucination, a spiritual vision, or, as some fringe claims suggest, a event in outer space. By diving deep into Christian theology, early church history, and biblical apologetics, this video provides a rigorous historical assessment of these competing claims.
Whether you are a student of the Bible, exploring Christian faith, or interested in the historical reliability of scripture, understanding Paul’s testimony is central to grasping early Christian thought. Join Mike Licona as he evaluates scripture, historical evidence, and scholarly debates to offer clear, engaging insights into one of the most pivotal encounters in religious history.
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Who was Apostle Paul?Paul the Apostle (Latin: Paulus), commonly known as Saint Paul and also known by his Jewish name Saul of Tarsus was an apostle (though not one of the Twelve Apostles) who taught the gospel of Christ to the first century world. Paul is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age and in the mid-30s to the mid-50s AD he founded several churches in Asia Minor and Europe. He took advantage of his status as both a Jew and a Roman citizen to minister to both Jewish and Roman audiences. According to writings in the New Testament and prior to his conversion, Paul was dedicated to persecuting the early disciples of Jesus in the area of Jerusalem. In Acts, Paul was traveling on the road from Jerusalem to Damascus on a mission to 'arrest them and bring them back to Jerusalem' when the resurrected Jesus appeared to him in a great light. He was struck blind, but after three days his sight was restored by Ananias of Damascus and Paul began to preach that Jesus of Nazareth is the Jewish Messiah and the Son of God.
Who is Mike Licona?Michael R 'Mike' Licona (born 1961) is an American New Testament scholar, Christian apologist and historian. He is Associate Professor in Theology at Houston Baptist University and the director of Risen Jesus, Inc. Licona specializes in the Resurrection of Jesus, and in the literary analysis of the Gospels as Greco-Roman biographies. Licona has a Ph.D. in New Testament Studies (University of Pretoria) which he completed "with distinction" and the highest mark as well as an M.A. in Religious Studies from Liberty University. He was the Apologetics Coordinator at the North American Mission Board (Southern Baptist Convention) from 2005 through 2011.
