Uploaded: 19 Aug 2016 (10 years ago) · Shared: 28 Mar 2017
Duration: 2:57
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In this thought-provoking discussion, scholar Mike Licona addresses a captivating theological question: how would the discovery of Apostle Paul's lost letters impact the modern Christian Bible and Church doctrine? This intriguing exploration dives into early history, manuscript preservation, and the evolving nature of faith. For centuries, scholars across Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions have examined canonical texts to better understand divine revelation. Analyzing foundational concepts such as the Trinity alongside historical epistles provides valuable context for believers comparing biblical traditions with the Torah and the wisdom of Islamic guidance.
Whether exploring traditional Christian theology, the foundational roots of Judaism, or comparative insights from Islam, studying scriptural origins offers meaningful spiritual reminders for all viewers. By reflecting on how undiscovered writings might reshape religious understanding, this video encourages respectful dialogue surrounding the Quran, Bible history, and the shared heritage of Abrahamic faiths.
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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.
