Week 5- Chapter 8: Miracles-Signs of God or Gullibility? and Chapter 9: Do We Have Early Testimony About Jesus?

Welcome to Week 5 of VETI: Apologetics. This week we will be studying the following- Are Miracles Possible? and Early Testimony About Jesus.

Reading Assignment:

Chapter 8: Miracles-Signs of God or Gullibility? pgs. 197-217

Chapter 9: Do We Have Early Testimony About Jesus? pgs. 221-249

William Lane Craig

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1 Page Reflection Paper

The authors assert in chapter 8 that only three religions "made the cut" based the natural revelation seen in the Cosmological, Teleological, and Moral Arguments. These arguments seem to show evidence that points to a Theistic Universe.

Which religions "made the cut"?

Briefly explain this conclusion and explain why this is true.

Willam Lane Craig uses the roadrunner tactic to flip the question, "Why should people be open to the possibility of miracles?", to

"Why shouldn't people be open the possibility of miracles?"

Give a short 1/2 page reflection of your thoughts on this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnYvkeomwM0

Quiz #5:

Are Miracles Possible?

Be prepared to share a time you either experienced or witnessed a miracle.