Often times the question whether Jesus existed or not seems to be a point many laymen and scholars have to contend with. Most Christians will affirm this to be the case, however, this response must go much deeper, and providing accurate and reliable reasons for this conviction is necessary in this day and age. While … Continue reading Did Jesus Christ Exist?
Author: Ken Palmer
I speak to a variety of topics philosophically and religiously, to which I embed my perspective on faith and pragmatic ideology. Some articles are also very exegetical and Biblically centered. I have a summa cum laude undergraduate degree in Religion, Biblical and Theological Studies, and working towards an MAT in Biblical Studies. After years of working as a professional chef, I work in food distribution and supply, like to go surfing when I can and am also an active musician in the community.
Five Facts for the Resurrection of Jesus
The minimal facts approach seeks and succeeds to undermine the arguments used against the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This approach “considers only the data that are so strongly attested historically that they are granted by nearly every scholar who studies the subject, even the rather skeptical ones.”[1] Simply put, “They are well evidenced and nearly … Continue reading Five Facts for the Resurrection of Jesus
Evangelizing in a Pluralistic Society
Amidst many different cultures represented by an array of religions around the world, the question whether Jesus is the only way to God, might sound like a faded whisper in some areas. More alarmingly, it could get one killed in quite a few places by preaching the very notion of it. Suggesting that Jesus Christ … Continue reading Evangelizing in a Pluralistic Society
Why do people reject the Gospel message?
In our culture, people can be vehemently opposed to the Gospel message, indifferent to it, or welcoming, and several ways in between. When the Gospel is opposed, the New Testament asserts it is because people are suppressing the truth (Romans 1:18-19), who are rebel against the revelation that God exists (vs. 20). People who are … Continue reading Why do people reject the Gospel message?
The Jesus Myth
The most radical statement I have heard in the last few years is that Jesus Christ a myth, and His characteristics were borrowed from several ancient religions and myths that existed before and after His time. “Maurice Casey, professor at Nottingham, has taken on the rather thankless task of refuting recent claims that Jesus never … Continue reading The Jesus Myth
Ken G. Palmer 