What are some of the things that we have today that those living at the time of Jesus didn’t have that should help us believe?
Today, we have numerous resources and discoveries that were unavailable in the time of Jesus, each contributing valuable context that can enhance our understanding and belief. Here are a few key examples. Historical and Archaeological Evidence Archaeology has uncovered artifacts, ancient manuscripts, and physical sites that align with biblical events and cultures. This includes places like Jerusalem, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and artifacts mentioning people like Pontius Pilate, all of which lend historical credibility to biblical narratives. The Complete Canon of Scripture Early believers only had parts of the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) and, eventually, portions of what became the New Testament. Today, we have the full Bible, allowing us to see the cohesive message of God's plan from Genesis to Revelation. Scientific Insight Advances in sciencesuch as understanding the complexity of life, the fine-tuning of the universe, and the anthropic principle—often point to intelligent d...