Q&A with Dr. William Lane Craig

[@Salam12642]

I am an exmuslim, I just listened to all the videos of William Lane Craig. The speeches about God and Christianity are so logic and understandable, then I started reading bible. Finally I left Islam and converted to Christianity. I am so happy that I took a decision in my life. Thanks Jesus Christ for bringing love in my heart. And now I knew the true God. Amen amen ! 🙏

[@jonson856]

Amen! Welcome to the Grace and Love of Jesus Christ :D

[@LilacDaisy2]

That's amazing to hear! Looking forward to seeing you in heaven. xo

[@evanraymond8728]

You're a walking-testimony

[@johannm9466]

Wonderful testimony

[@mickqQ]

Out of the frying pan , into the fire .

[@madhavaraogideon3281]

Dr. William Lane Craig, I appreciate your Answers to the Questions asked by several people. I listen to them all. I understood some of the questions I had which you have answered. Thank you. I am from a Hindu family - (Idol worshipers ). I found Christ , rather He found me When I was exposed to Bible verses while studying in a Christian school at the age of 19, and now I am walking with the Lord Jesus Christ praying to make me like Him in my attitudes and actions. I am 71 . God bless you and use you to many thousands who are struggling to find the Truth. Amen.

[@ApexArtistX]

Welcome to the family brother

[@HTLTDI74]

Madhavarao Gideon God bless you

[@stevensteven8719]

GOD Bless YOU

[@OkayReneetru]

Awesome!!! I love these kinds of testimonies!

[@kosgoth]

@Tony DC maybe he wants to be constant? to confirm he's not deluded. Should god not show to all the same?

[@jasonfrost6595]

Plant seeds and water with prayer. We never know who is listening or who was helped. Keep it up Dr William Craig.

[@DB-cx6cb]

Love this man for sharing his faith and intellect on Holy Scripture!❤ Anyone who just listen will now stand before God without excuse.

[@teeken8850]

I would go one further..."Only a fool says in their hearts there is no God" Right! God wrote his law on the hearts of mankind even if that man was the only man on earth he would know God exists...and they do, When some people get upset that you should talk about God to them, and say oh i don't believe in God or act as if he does not exists God says through his word they do know! They are upset because it is hard enough for them to deny God to self, let alone you should bring God up! Be Blessed!

[@wet-read]

Why do Christians get off so easily to the notion of certain people being punished by some cosmic overlord?

[@JOinLC351]

Intellect and faith are incompatible. Thank god that there are less Christians every day.

[@pepperachu]

Roger that

[@jonahikechukwudominic1383]

All Glory to JESUS for doing a great work through the life of Dr. William Lane Craig.

[@drmontague6475]

Next time you have a wet fart pray and thank the intelligent designer.

[@johnharrison5656]

@@drmontague6475 The natural mind cannot understand that which is beyond himself, and you sir, are spiritually dead! But yes, definitely thank God that he gave you a warning device so you don’t defecate yourself. Have a nice day and stock up on plenty of wipes 👍

[@aboutislamquranmiraclesand7065]

Miraculous Features of the Quran Prophesying the Future There is a chapter in the Quran which clearly prophesizes a future event. The name of the chapter is Ar-Rum and it starts with verses, which state that Byzantines were defeated in a war, but would defeat their enemy later. These verses were revealed in around 616, shortly after the Byzantines were severely defeated by the idolater Persians. In this war, the loss of Byzantines was so severe that it was almost impossible for the Byzantines to survive. Additionally, the Byzantine Empire had other enemies such as Avars and Slavs. Because of these facts, the Arab idolaters of the era of Muhammad (PBUH) were of the view that the victory of Byzantines mentioned in these verses would never come true. Indeed, they were making fun of these verses. Later in 622, nearly six years after the revelation of those verses, Byzantines made a war against the Persian Empire and unexpectedly defeated their enemy. Thus, the Quranic verses prophesizing the victory of the Byzantines came true, which is an apparent Quranic miracle. The Scientific Miracles of the Quran In addition to touching on various issues, the Quran includes many miracles about diverse topics. Examples of those topics include the features of the Earth and the Sun, bone loss in old age, and the balance in the universe. Some of those miracles are discussed next. 1) The Development of the Fetus: The Quran discusses everything related to the development of fetus in detail: “Then We placed him as a sperm-drop in a firm lodging. Then We made the sperm-drop into a clinging clot, and We made the clot into a lump [of flesh], and We made [from] the lump, bones, and We covered the bones with flesh; then We developed him into another creation. So blessed is Allah, the best of creators.” The order for this complex process is given in the Quran as 1) Al-Nutfah (drops of semen); (2) Al-Alaqah (a leech-like clot); (3) Al-Mudghah (a chewed flesh); (4) bone phase; (5) clothing with flesh (i.e., stage of having muscles), 6) phase of creation and ability to live, etc. (see also Yusuf Al-Hajj Ahmad’s work for the explanations of all the related verses ). The Quranic expressions of this process, which has not been understood until the 20th century, completely agree with the observations of modern embryologists. 2) Expanding Universe: It is stated in the Quran that the universe has been expanding. For many years in the history of science, it has been argued that the universe is endless or infinite, and it is scientifically proven that the universe is expanding. In 1929, American astronomer Edwin Hubble observed that telescopes and galaxies were moving away from each other, thereby proving that the universe is expanding. The fact that this scientific fact is reported in the Quran in an environment in which technology has been inadequate for such matters fourteen centuries ago shows that the Quran is not a product of the human mind. 3) Verses about Honey Bee: The Quranic verses about honey bee emphasizes the task of finding nest: “And your Lord inspired to the bee, "Take for yourself among the mountains, houses, and among the trees and [in] that which they construct.” A word in the Arabic language is spoken in different forms for males and females. There is a word used for females in the verses related to bees. So the female bee is emphasized in the above verse. Recent research has shown that only female honey bees work for the task of producing honey. Therefore, this verse informs us of a miracle about honey bees. 4) Mornings that Breathe: Plants take carbon dioxide and give oxygen to the air by performing photosynthesis. This process begins with the sunrise and hence during the times of the morning, photosynthesis is most intense at tree leaves and other plants. During these times, the atmosphere can be thought to breathe as if it is a living thing. The start of photosynthesis is miraculously implied in the following verse. “…And by the night as it closes in, and by the dawn when it breathes.” 5) The Atmospheric Pressure: Consider the following verse. “So whoever Allah wants to guide - He expands his breast to [contain] Islam; and whoever He wants to misguide - He makes his breast tight and constricted as though he were climbing into the sky. Thus does Allah place defilement upon those who do not believe.” Breathing gets harder as one ascends to the sky, the reason of which is explained as follows. The atmosphere has weight and pressure towards the Earth, and our body contains an internal pressure against this pressure. As one ascends to the sky, the air density decreases, which means that the atmospheric pressure drops. However, our internal pressure does not drop at the same rate. Besides, breathing becomes difficult due to the decrease in the oxygen rate. As a result, one’s breast becomes tight and gets constricted, as stated in the above verse. Note that in the era of Muhammad (PBUH), it was impossible to discover this fact because of the technological deficiency and hence the above verse should be viwewed as another apparent miracle. 6) Barriers between Seas: Scientific studies have shown that Mediterranean water is not mixed with the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, which has a very different salinity, and that there is a water barrier between these two different seas. A similar water barrier was discovered in the 1960s in the Mendep Bosphorus, where Aden Bay and the Red Sea joined together. Miraculously, this event is mentioned in the following verse: “He released the two seas, meeting [side by side]; between them is a barrier [so] neither of them transgresses.” In addition to the abovementioned miracles, the Quran includes miracles related to topics including but not limited to “creation in pairs”, “the orbit of the Moon and dependence on the Sun”, “heavens not supported by pillars”, “geoidal form of the world”, and “mountains as pegs”. The Nature of Certain Revelations The knowledge of the descent time of several revelations along with the reason why they were revealed is crucial in clearly observing the fact that Muhammad (PBUH) had no control over revelations. The Quran includes several verses revealed in response to the Prophet's and the believers’ (i.e., Muslims) attitudes in a particular situation. Consider the following example. “The Prophet frowned and turned away, because there came to him the blind man, [interrupting]. But what would make you perceive, [O Muhammad], that perhaps he might be purified, or be reminded and the remembrance would benefit him? As for he who thinks himself without need, to him you give attention. And not upon you [is any blame] if he will not be purified.” In the above verses, Allah criticizes the Prophet’s attitude towards a blind Muslim who came to him to ask several questions about Islam, while he was in the middle of a discussion with an unbeliever of a higher class. When the blind man interrupted Muhammad (PBUH), he first asked the man to wait until the conversation ends. When the man insisted on talking to him immediately, the Prophet continued his conversation with the unbeliever. The point is that it is impossibly difficult for the Prophet to fabricate the above verses, which explicitly condemn his attitude towards the blind man during an ordinary conversation. In another verse, the Quran mentions the attitude of the believers of Muhammad’s era towards Allah: “[Remember] when they came at you from above you and from below you, and when eyes shifted [in fear], and hearts reached the throats and you assumed about Allah [various] assumptions.” The above verse is about the extremely hard situation of the Muslims during the war of Trench. In addition to being besieged by the Meccan idolaters, they faced the betrayal of the Jews living in Medina. Essentially, during this war, the entire Muslim community was likely to be destroyed. The verse reveals that, because of the severity of their situation, some Muslims had bad feelings towards Allah. Note that this verse should be considered as a response to the Muslims’ inner thoughts, which cannot be known externally. Due to the fact that they are in the form of response to Muhammad’s as well as the believers’ attitudes, the above verses can be viewed as another miraculous feature of the Quran. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXekln2Ag6qbppY

[@daughteroftheking3220]

Amen

[@_the_watcher_2089]

His life was/is a big waste of time spent his life learning something that wasn’t true and he know dam well it isn’t but, the money and the cult like followers are hard to give up.

[@Fkkc556]

I love The simplicity in the answers provided in this speech, Very complex questions answered with logical and easy to understand explanations, God made the gospel simple and man confused it, We are likely in the end times and I feel like I need to do more for jesus.

[@midlander4]

Does it not bother you that everything WLC says is utterly laughable unevidenced bs? Are you that intellectually dishonest?

[@hitman5782]

According to Christians, we are always in the end times. And yeah i understand that scientific answers are more complicated than "must have been magic", but they actually explain stuff, "god did it" explains nothing. And what can you do for an all-powerful god? Why can absolutely nothing makes sense when it comes to religions?

[@rm5282]

@@hitman5782 my problem with his answer about evil is that he deflected everything away from God. How can anyone have a will towards evil if God never created it but he created everything else? That would mean there is another entity that could create evil and God would have had to give that entity the power to create evil. That leads back to God being responsible for both good and evil.

[@hitman5782]

@@rm5282 Yeah, that´s the problem when you make your imaginary friend more and more powerful. At some point, he becomes so powerful that he is a contradiction in itself.

[@stevencagle5469]

@@rm5282 He's saying that evil is the result of rejecting good.

[@maync1]

Yes, Dr. Craig has achieved what he set out to do. And he is providing the argumentation to go with it. But we need to earn it by not being lazy in studying and internalizing it. Every time I listen to Bill, I truly admire the clarity of his presentation, the thoroughness of his logic, the knowledge with which he pulls together so many threads, as well as his humility and civility. He has done wonders for me. God bless you, Dr. Craig Thank you.

[@HarryNicNicholas]

you aren't very good at criticisms then are you. look closer.

[@Pay-It_Forward]

Dude, I hope you wake up before loosing to many of the best years of your life to delusional thought cave pseudo morality.

[@enhancedcalm]

When Dr. Craig quoted the words of the apostle Thomas "my Lord and my God!", after falling on the floor, I was stricken with the magnificence of Christ. I broke down into tears. "MY LORD AND MY GOD!"

[@mitchellc4]

The gospel is the GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM! Repent and believe the gospel! Follow Jesus’ teachings! Jesus is going to return and set up the kingdom of God ON THE EARTH! God’s government ON THE EARTH! The Messiah will resurrect his people! The destiny of the Messiah and his people is to be ON THE EARTH! The renewed restored earth! God also dwelling with them! Rev 21 Jesus said the Father is the only true God! John 17 3 And this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.

[@ricabel321]

and how did you react when "Dr." Craig said "... and jesus tongued the crotch of Mary"?

[@nickverschoore4351]

@@ricabel321 haha good one

[@memowilliam9889]

@@mitchellc4 .... Jesus ... Claimed to be God’s son and equal with God. He claimed to be I AM. The holy name of God. He instructed his disciples to trust him equal with God. He was sinless like God. He behaved like God He performed miracles like God. He forgave sins with the authority of God. He was prophesied to be “God with us” Others worshipped him as God. He didn’t rebuke them. Others called him God. He didn’t rebuke them. He was described as God by John, Paul and others. Lastly, his Father called him “God” Hebrews 1:8 Unto the Son [the Father] says, “Thy throne, O God, is forever...” Stop being silly. He’s God

[@aguy1618]

This is why Thomas' story was truly magnificent. After times to times, he doubted Jesus is God, that moment was the time he truly believes that Jesus is God who live.

[@abelphilosophy4835]

Dr. William Lane Craig, you’re a treasure for the Christian world and an expression of God’s grace to those who have not yet given their lives to Jesus. Thanks and God bless you

[@RMGWOO]

@ why would he be dishonest? He's not lacking in intelligence so he could make a living doing something similar in a legitimate way. It would be a lot of work to carry on fairly profitless lies.

[@Roper122]

@@RMGWOO That is the ongoing problem that apologists present. Liars, or legitimately deluded? As you said, if they are at least semi intelligent it's hard not to go with option A. And I'm not sure how you see the lies as profitless.

[@RMGWOO]

@@Roper122 charlatans are usually driven by the profit. There are many roles within christianity that he could've occupied that would've been easier and vastly more profitable. I can't see why he'd opt for the less profitable but much more rigorous life of a historian and scholar. He could've been a multi millionaire peddling Christianity to gullible people of lower IQs. Why choose to take on the very people most likely to expose his dishonest practices, in public, in front of the world? It's not making sense.

[@Roper122]

@@RMGWOO Making money with the least effort. If you were promoting yourself and your books and your website, how would you do it without high profile debates? There's lots of apologists who have no audience, they are on street corners and make nothing. Sure there are many roles, but Mega Church Preacher has it's own challenges. If you spent years academically studying a subject and realised that it was nonsense, but that you could easily write book after book, and obfuscate enough to get past most amateur debaters. I often see that moment where Craig realises he has overstepped. But he hides it well.

[@RMGWOO]

@@Roper122 the man is established in his field, and is respected by many, including secular scholars and historians. There's a big difference between having your work taken seriously by an audience who don't know any better and by noted historians and scholars. He makes money from books, but they're hardly intended for a mainstream audience. He's not Deepak Chopra. To me you don't come across very realistic. Maybe you have an issue with people being religious and intelligent, and force the conclusion? I'm not sure. But Dr. Craig isn't an example of the types of people you're describing.

[@upsax7576]

This guy is my hero, he is such a champion for the Gospel. Reminds me of 2 Corinthians 10 vs 5 which says we tear down arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God. And that's exactly what Bill does, takes them out. I love him, he takes on any giant and slaughter them.

[@esteemedwatches1768]

He’s mine too. His website is the closest to modern day gospel epistles I’ve ever seen

[@Omegha94zip]

@@1john4six oh ye of little faith! Why do you think that God is not capable of preserving His Holy Word? Do not be deceived by doubt causing lies from satan, you are letting the enemy win by believing the lies. God bless you.

[@bygrace5038]

Glory to God! I’ve always loved that verse. So powerful 🥺

[@Omegha94zip]

@@1john4six wow. You just want to feel superior. That's cute. Jesus is more than just the Son of God, He is God incarnate.

[@bygrace5038]

@@1john4six Jesus Christ is Lord! He is the Son of God! Word made flesh. Father God is God! You don’t need to say we didn’t confess that. Are you a bot? Throwing lame accusations against people. Stop using the Name of the Lord in vain.

[@chrissierestall5952]

I recently came across an old debate of WLC from the ‘90’s and thought it was brilliant! Love listening to bible based Christians.

[@evanraymond8728]

Me too.. ✝️

[@barbaraannen8126]

... bible bashed Christians

[@evanraymond8728]

@@barbaraannen8126.. What do you mean? 😑

[@barbaraannen8126]

@@evanraymond8728 I mean that the bible is a bunch of worn out mythology

[@evanraymond8728]

@@barbaraannen8126.. Since you read the bible without asking the Holy Spirit to lead, you'll never know the truth. In fact, there are a lot of evidence that validate the Bible either historical, scientific, and so on, I can't say that one by one, too much. And also many prophecies in the Bible that have been (being) fulfilled. So it's stupid for me to forsake my faith.

[@TsionY]

Oh how I wish I attended this forum!! I thank our Lord for Dr William Lane Craig and inquiries!! I learned a lot to be more equipped to respond to some of the frequent queries. God bless you all! I pray that The Holy Spirit speak through us to all those around us🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Luke 12:12

[@Rc-tb9uy]

I’ve never been surprised that WLC has an answer for a question. I’m surprised every time how incredibly intelligent, thought out, and easily understandable his answer are. He is truly blessed with blessed beyond measure

[@estuchedepeluche2212]

In the last 300 year or so, we have seen advances in medicine, technology, engineering, behavioral and social sciences -even in the humanities- that save lives, make life easier, facilitate communications, calculate the age of the Earth, and so on. This makes me wonder, what advances have theology and religious philosophy made about God and what benefits have we received from that new knowledge?

[@Omegha94zip]

@@estuchedepeluche2212 God is the same yesterday, today and forever. Theology doesn't need to be advanced, true theology always has been at the upmost level of advancement. All attempts to do so is trying to fix something that is not broken and ends in deceitful false teachings which lead people astray. Ps.. our carbon dating system is immensely flawed and this has been frequently affirmed by true scientists who have not sold out the truth for a lie to make a profit.

[@estuchedepeluche2212]

@@Omegha94zip Very interesting way to say “nothing”. I appreciate the honesty and the wit. Thanks.

[@hamster4618]

I think they are only understandable if you believe in a God first.

[@aboutislamquranmiraclesand7065]

Miraculous Features of the Quran kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXekln2Ag6qbppY

[@lightshiner3742]

This was really informative. I've been wrestling with the question about the fate of those who've never heard the gospel for a long time but that was the most biblically sound explanation that still shows the importance of evangelism

[@atheistangel007]

Or you could leave those folks the fuck alone.

[@seanrathmakedisciples1508]

@Horshu kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2Oteq1mZrJ-ntE

[@brenthiles3650]

Never limit the Sovereignty of God that if one shows a modicum of any faith towards God that God who is not limited by time nor space and is more than able to provide that one with both the placement in time and placement in the place of the world so they will hear the entire gospel of Jesus Christ. There is no salvation apart from Jesus Christ and there is no faith without hearing. Scripture tells us this explicitly. Romans 10:13-14 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? Sorry Dr. Craig, you may be an intellectual but you can't over intellectualize God and His word. He has been quite clear. God is not on trial. This Is His plan and we can't just change scripture just to make Him fit what we think is just. Read Job 38-42 if you think you can.

[@cooperthatguy1271]

Living in peoria and enjoying Dr Craig’s contributions it was fun to see him here

[@toma3447]

This man is a genius. I love listening to his work.

[@Crimsonraziel]

This genius doesn't understand that arguments are not evidence and that arguments are null and void if even one of the premises can not shown to be true or can be shown to be not true. His favorite arguments are complete non-starters. And if God reveals himself and it's really the christian god, WLC's arguments are still bullcrap.

[@darkeen42]

A genius are you serious his logic has more holes than a sieve

[@darkeen42]

I just don't understand why you people insist God is the most Petty person ever

[@Jeroen4]

Wow, great argument. As a fellow atheist I am embarrassed by other atheists in their lack of intelligence integrity and honesty.

[@edwardwicks304]

The best apologist alive today!!! May God continue to bless him to be a blessing to others to hear about the life changing story of the Gospel.

[@hensonpedroleon7787]

Check Dr. Frank Turek at Cross Examined via KZbin

[@aboutislamquranmiraclesand7065]

Miraculous Features of the Quran kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXekln2Ag6qbppY

[@ForeignSpices]

Dr. Craig...you truly are a wise and blessed man! Thank You for your knowledge.

[@jof8160]

You only think that because you're an idiot. See how easy it is to be biased, you just say things and hope others will agree. They do demean people, occasionally. You're a world changer.

[@hanyuguo]

+Gabe Gayforjesus: You ain't gonna do shit, you punk bitch.

[@jb111082]

It was really telling when he said that he "sets the bar as low as possible" . That said a lot about his motives.

[@brandondunn9007]

Astaroth that’s not a very nice thing to say

[@greg77389]

@@hanyuguo You're an idiot and a troll

[@RandallChase1]

Dr. Craig always impresses me with his knowledge and care to respect and respond to questions.

[@dayweed85]

Ive yet to see him say anything that would make me believe he has knowledge.

[@atheistangel007]

Too bad he doesn't actually ANSWER them.

[@worldpeacepatriot9448]

Yes definitely , a lot of knowledge about myths , fables and superstitious nonsense !

[@mrlawler]

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[@mrlawler]

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[@hyped2476]

I am a Muslim but I respect Dr. Craig. He is a wise and a smart person.

[@mattb7069]

God bless you on your journey my friend.

[@amanuelberhe4149]

So, what did you think of Jesus?

[@hyped2476]

@@amanuelberhe4149 My view is that Jesus is a mere prophet--not the God of Israel who created all else. The evidence that I discovered after seven years of research have lead me to believe that Jesus is not divine and that God is not Triune. The evidence is just overwhelming. I hope that one day I get a chance to debate Dr. Craig.

[@Notsureanymore441]

Lol, 7 years of study led you to believe that, LOL , 7 days would be plenty long enough to see how silly the Muslim faith is, JESUS CHRIST IS LORD, You'll see it one day, Garrenteed, hopefully not too late

[@sleeperino3054]

@@hyped2476 it took you seven years to see that Jesus is not divine, but it took me 5 minutes of a Sam Shamoun video to see that Islam is the most despicable major religion existing today

[@jimcrosby3944]

This man is a treasure.

[@AstariahJW]

Not really

[@MessianicJewJitsu]

4:00 intellectual self defense techniques from William Lane Craig. 7:50 friendly approach to Muslims who are curious 17:00 Paul on his authoritative view on matters The Lord didn't directly address 18:30 Paul alludes and referenced the known story or account that was going 'round the countryside 29:30 Most often associated with the skeptic's insults of zombie Jesus or Dawn of the Dead memes. 34:00 this is true of my attempts walk it out 34:42 it does 35:20 this was my path 36:00 kids and reality 38:00 Yeshua's treatment of the texts He had

[@estuchedepeluche2212]

In the last 300 year or so, we have seen advances in medicine, technology, engineering, behavioral and social sciences -even in the humanities- that save lives, make life easier, facilitate communications, calculate the age of the Earth, and so on. This makes me wonder, what advances have theology and religious philosophy made about God and what benefits have we received from that new knowledge?

[@MessianicJewJitsu]

@@estuchedepeluche2212 One example would be confidence in a psychological self defense perspective; If you're afraid to be yourself in public in fear of people asking, or bullying, for proofs of your worldview or beliefs, a sound defense can improve your attitude, posture, and body language which would have benefits such as confidence and ability to handle a dicey situation instead of being an easy target and carrying that weight everywhere. It can also serve to further shape your world views, educate your over all perspectives, and dismiss or eliminate any hay makers and sky daddy ideas one may blindly hold. A practical approach to one's spirit and walk can easily translate to a lifestyle and routine of a martial artist. There are flaws and smart ass quips to piggy back off my analogy but like James 4:8, you got to be on the mat and willing to participate. Craig improving on the kalam or Leibniz, improving on Darwin observations with Mendel's work, is all very similar to working the sword fighting out of Judo and evolving a practical self defense strategy from the major breakthroughs of Jigoro Kano, Mitsuyu Maeda, and the Gracie Family of Brazil. If someone has a basic and reasonable belief, or the basic ability to fight, theology, philosophy, develop tools to polish those disciplines and areas. Gentle Jesus is the stumbling block.

[@estuchedepeluche2212]

@@MessianicJewJitsu Great examples, but none sound new and they don’t seem to be applicable to society at large, the benefits seems individual, parochial at best, mostly contingent to individuals’ psychology and fortitude, while benefits brought by scientific developments work independently of believe, e.g. : surgery can remove a deadly tumor even if the patient and his/her family don’t believe cancer exists or surgery works. I’d love to hear of a great discovery from theology that has shown something new, something that helps us all to advance and progress.

[@MessianicJewJitsu]

@@estuchedepeluche2212 Plantiga's expose on naturalism is pretty useful in the quest for answers, studying say Noah's Ark against other flood narratives and legends may help us understand comet impacts and global flooding from glacier melting after the Younger Dryas 10kya when cross referenced with other fields of ancient study and texts, the inspiration and motivation from theology drives Francis Collins in his search for scientific answers has been pretty helpful too. The great examples may not be novel enough for you and the benefits are as individual as a diet, whether physical or mental spiritual. You didn't get immediate result from walking in to a zumba class...you got results from practicing Zumba and drawing near and becoming one with the process. Your zumba class, my dojo, a church, an atheist club, all can be accused of being parochial. Rejecting Christ can be psychology and fortitude based as well. Ego and stubbornness being seen as weak or as concession can make a person blind to the truth as well.

[@estuchedepeluche2212]

@@MessianicJewJitsu On your last line you say that “ego and stubbornness being seen as weak or concession can make a person blind to the truth”. Do you mean that seeing ego and stubbornness as weaknesses can lead to blindness? So should I embrace ego and stubbornness and not see them as weaknesses so that I don’t become blind to the truth?

[@veganworldorder9394]

I am an atheist but I must say that Dr. Craig is really eloquent ! A pleasure to listen to.

[@Darksaga28]

Be a proper human being, eat a proper diet: Carnivore 🐔🐖🐄

[@veganworldorder9394]

@@Darksaga28 Damn bro you trolled me.

[@paulrichards6894]

i got news for william is also an atheist

[@WCM1945]

Dr. Craig is, indeed, and very intelligent and talented man. His speech is almost prosaic at times. Very entertaining. Too bad he's wasting that talent on this.

[@WCM1945]

@@paulrichards6894 Where'd you see that?

[@knightday1973]

Love WLC's reasoned responses. He has done a lot to help see the reasonableness of believing in God and specifically in Jesus. I thank God for men like these.

[@hmongamericanlife3445]

Wow, those last two answers filled my heart with joy! My heart was literally leaping out with gladness. 😍🤯😊

[@mitchellc4]

The gospel is the GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM! Repent and believe the gospel! Follow Jesus’ teachings! Jesus is going to return and set up the kingdom of God ON THE EARTH! God’s government ON THE EARTH! The Messiah will resurrect his people! The destiny of the Messiah and his people is to be ON THE EARTH! The renewed restored earth! God also dwelling with them! Rev 21 Jesus said the Father is the only true God! John 17 3 And this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.

[@justadude8539]

I love William lane Craig! He is so smart and he obviously loves our lord Jesus Christ!

[@jumperstartful]

I recently read a quotation that two signs of a dying society or culture are 1. Tolerance 2. Apathy. We tolerate everything and don't care.

[@lightbeforethetunnel]

WLC is so passionate about the truth of this subject. It's a pleasure to hear.

[@hitman5782]

I wonder if you can name a single true statement he has ever made?

[@lightbeforethetunnel]

@@hitman5782 Let's start with the other way around. Provide a statement you believe is false, then I'll explain why it isn't. Most of the time, Atheists are just conflating philosophy with science because they don't know the difference... so they just hand-wave dismiss all philosophical claims as false just because they can't be scientifically verified. That's what philosophy IS... it deals with beliefs beyond the limitations of the scientific method. That means they're adhering to the self-refuting philosophy of Scientism. Here's why it's self-refuting: The claim *Truth can only be known if it's scientifically verified* cannot be scientifically verified ITSELF. So anyone arguing as if Scientism is true has declared belief in a philosophy that philosophies can't be true, which is self-refuting and false by necessity

[@hitman5782]

@@lightbeforethetunnel All of Craigs arguments are irrelevant or bullshit, let´s start with his cosmological argument. Nobody knows how the universe came into existence, so to claim that it was his god is the so called "god of the gaps fallacy". We have that in all human history. Pretty much every time we had a question nobody was able to answer, a guy like Craig came around screaming it was his god. The problem is that every single time we later figured out an actual answer, it never was a god. Let´s go to fine-tuning. This universe is dead and lethal to way over 99.99999999999999999999999999999999999...%, how this should be evidence for an intelligent creator is ridiculous and in any way of course only an empty unsupported claim. It´s as good as claiming that invisible unicorns have pooped this universe into existence. That the biblical genesis account is bullshit (like exodus, a worldwide flood and so on) is something i should not need to explain to an educated person. How any of Craigs talk should or even could possibly be evidence for a strange spacemonster that made his own virgin mother pregnant with himself to sacrifice himself to himself, because a woman made out of ribs was told by a snake to eat a magical apple, is something nobody has ever been able to explain to me. Morality also doesn´t help his point. We evolved as a social species and we are intelligent, so we understand that if we do not like to get punched in the face, that other person also doesn´t like it, so we don´t punch them and they don´t punch us and we all can live in peace. Nobody needs a god to figure that out and for sure not a god as this monster from the bible who is arguably the most unpleasant person in all fiction:jealous and proud of it;a petty,unjust,unforgiving control-freak;a vindictive,bloodthirsty ethnic cleanser;a misogynistic.homophobic,racist,filicidal,pestilential.megalomaniacal, sadomasochistic,capriciously malevolent bully. Last point is his evidence for Jesus walking around as a zombie. The stories from Jesus are nothing but very weak copies from other older myths, like from gods such as Horus, Mythras or of course Chrishna ( Christ) No person that lived during Jesus supposed lifetime wrote a single word about him. It is all hearsay in best case, written by some anonymous fanboys decades later, that also contradict themselves in pretty much every story. So, now i hope you understand better why i call Craig a useless tool.

[@cameronclark447]

@@hitman5782 He said he has a head.

[@ApexArtistX]

Amazing answers

[@omarbarre9540]

Praise God that a man with this much understanding, knowledge, and wisdom would spend this kind of time answering honest questions, etc... wow

[@mmccrownus2406]

That’s perhaps why he was given such brilliance

[@chrisshrock]

"I don't argue with a non-believer about Biblical inspiration or inerrancy." Thank you!

[@SilverSixpence888]

"...because it just makes me look even more stupid when I still can't produce the evidence..."

[@chrisshrock]

@@SilverSixpence888 Yes, evidence is relative. If your interlocutor doesn't have evidence for, say, inerrancy, then inerrancy makes a lousy starting point for conversation, especially if your own evidence for inerrancy can't be easily presented. Using evidence that isn't shared has a similar effect as, say, name calling or taking quotes out of context.

[@ghostl1124]

@@SilverSixpence888 Chill Li'l, go take a pill.

[@PhilosophyUnraveled]

​@@SilverSixpence888 Show me one error of the Bible, just one, and I will believe yoy

[@chrislawson7983]

Thank you for the post. Going to watch it many times.

[@georgyporgy777]

Every word Dr. Craig says has a purpose.

[@AtamMardes]

Yes, the purpose is to fool the gullible religious suckers.

[@romelimmense]

@@AtamMardes to refute atheist as well.

[@AtamMardes]

@@romelimmense U thank God for your life & also for the life of the animals u kill to eat. U thank God for picking u out of many patients to recover from illness. Are u unable to see how the religion scam has fooled u to believe in an imaginary God by exploiting your hypocrisy, narcissism, ignorance, & arrogance?

[@MarkMetternichPhotographyLLC]

I LOVE Bill! You might not meet a smarter person ever in your entire life! And he loves God! People who actually listen carefully to him have to be shaken!

[@atheistangel007]

"You might not meet a smarter person ever in your entire life!" My shoe is smarter.

[@Omegha94zip]

@@atheistangel007 do you feel better about yourself now?

[@atheistangel007]

@@Omegha94zip "do you feel better about yourself now?" I feel better about myself every single day, but this doesn't change the fact that "Dr" Craig is a snake oil selling moron.

[@Amor-Fati.]

Excellent questions asked, and very informative answers.

[@rationalsceptic7634]

Don't follow this ridiculous and self deluded Apologist untrained in Ancient History or Science..he is a liar and Charlatan... misrepresents Atheists and Science..for his improbable God: All Religions are man made Myths: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/logical-take/201702/royally-bad-philosophy-reply-craig-and-colbert

[@christopherlees1134]

@@rationalsceptic7634 LOLS! It's hard to believe that people like you still exist in 2021.

[@atheistangel007]

@@christopherlees1134 "It's hard to believe that people like you still exist in 2021." Oh the irony of that comment...

[@atheistangel007]

"and very informative answers." Only to those that as deluded as he.

[@ExperienceEric]

@@atheistangel007 "The fool has said in his heart there is no God" Psalm 14'' Our existence outside of God and a creator is ludicrous. Life does not come from non life, there is no such example in existence. Even outside of life, its lunacy. You could wait 500 trillion trillion years and you phone would never create itself and program itself, its had to have a designer. How much more infinity complex is the universe and life. Yet you hold to the blind faith that its created and designed itself at some point.

[@croysha4259]

I'm enjoying greatly this Q&A, my brother pointed me in this direction. One issue I have, is when you get to 56:00 and he begins to talk about how Christians in Western civilization have been at the forefront in crisis relief. He nods to the Syrian crisis and refugees. However keep in mind, that statistically speaking, modern Christians in the USA are among the least likely to help and among the highest population to oppose refugees. (For various reasons not unique to Christianity for say) And I can't speak for his congregation, if they are not the norm then that's awesome to see them being good to others in need

[@glennsimonsen8421]

Hi Croysha, I wonder where you get your statistics and data from? Of course, we can always do better, but I believe the US is one of the western nations doing the most in crisis relief along with Australia, Canada and Norway. There are many tens of thousands of refugees in countries such as Kenya, however this is something of a business to them. Kenya keeps these refugees in far off desert camps in which the people are not free to travel to places like Nairobi. The costs associated with these massive refugee cities are paid by the UN and international aid, not by Kenya. There is a similar situation in Thailand.

[@cloudless01]

A true genius and seriously underrated. I’ve learned so much from WLC and through his studies I have come closer to God.

[@HarryNicNicholas]

what did you learn? how to buy books?

[@warningwarning8826]

I would not be surprised if William Lane Craig comes under some severe persecution and slander because of how many people are becoming Christians because of him. The world is becoming more anti Christian and people like William Lane Craig are doing a lot of damage to atheism. William Lane Craig might end up getting framed/blackmailed for all we know.

[@tf1266]

​@@HarryNicNicholas nah they learnt how to watch videos, read books and critically think for themselves and decide on their pathway they want to follow.

[@Jeroen4]

Ah harry, you sound like such a warm kind person.. a fellow atheist.

[@jonahikechukwudominic1383]

GOD Bless you forever Dr. Craig. You are a blessing to The body of CHRIST

[@thaihunh2138]

Couldn’t helped but praise Jesus because His wisdom upon Craig lane. Craig lane ‘s works ultimate goal to win souls and call Jesus’ people back to Himself. 😯 😯 wow.

[@dayweed85]

Nah. Its money.

[@bsrodeo7s]

When I was a teenager I went to Sweden on an outreach ministry. We met this man named Matthias that was born with a deformity that made one leg 2” shorter than the other. We prayed for him. The next day everyone showed up and Matthias wasn’t there. He showed up late because he woke up that morning and noticed he was limping anymore. He rushed off to his doctor to see what happened. The doctor was amazed because his shorter leg grew to match the good leg. They took x-rays and verified that the leg had grown. He showed up praising God for this miracle that he dealt with his entire life. This is proof that God gave us. Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty. Who was, and is, and is to come.

[@yeshua2908]

Praise the Lord. God bless you abundantly Mr.craig. and He will use you much more.

[@jeffreyrosinbaum9636]

Just had a great idea: how about before you comment on how ignorant and clueless you think the arguments of Dr Craig are, you actually listen to them. Straw men are falling from the sky.

[@jof8160]

It is far easier to dismiss a man who disagrees with you than to deal with his words.

[@chromo48]

People actually are listening to him and addressing what he has to say. How about taking your own advice?

[@Vic2point0]

Well said, Jeffrey. BTW, did you know that Dr. Craig regularly commits what is known as the Let's Just Say He Committed A Logical Fallacy? It's true! ;)

[@ibelieveingaming3562]

Lew Rodd They don't need that hope, it's bad hope.

[@mhafner82]

Locke Demosthenes Give some examples on how his arguments are "unsound"

[@denissutherland3653]

Colossians 3 : 1 " If you were raised with Christ, set your hearts on the things that are above, where Jesus is seated at the right hand of God."

[@Terabapu3156]

Very good explanations sir,GBU and all our brothers and sisters in humanity and may God guide us all.

[@esmevandermewe6106]

In Jesus presence his love and compassion is so overwhelming you surrender

[@whibraen2750]

Yes! "He sent His Holy Spirit....and Awesome things happened and are still happening worldwide- btw Christianity is the fastest growing Faith Worldwide

[@mitchellc4]

The gospel is the GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM! Repent and believe the gospel! Follow Jesus’ teachings! Jesus is going to return and set up the kingdom of God ON THE EARTH! God’s government ON THE EARTH! The Messiah will resurrect his people! The destiny of the Messiah and his people is to be ON THE EARTH! The renewed restored earth! God also dwelling with them! Rev 21 Jesus said the Father is the only true God! John 17 3 And this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.

[@atheistangel007]

How did you know it was Jesus?

[@esmevandermewe6106]

@@atheistangel007 Because His Spirit is the brightest out of everybody Atheist Angel

[@esmevandermewe6106]

The reason you struggle to comprehend Him is that you look at Him in worldly nature. God/Father is Spirit and you need to be baptised into the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit awakens your Spirit. Jesus could only do miracles once he was baptised with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is Gods Spirit and It is filled with fire/power.

[@pilgrimoffaith5320]

I find his last argument on the list to be most compelling. "God can be personally experienced."

[@pilgrimoffaith5320]

@Barney Bonobo There's no such thing as objective reality.

[@pilgrimoffaith5320]

@Barney Bonobo Don't care. I'd rather know what's really going on than be blinded by ignorance. Even if it's more comfortable.

[@pilgrimoffaith5320]

@Barney Bonobo I'm lost but you're the one making assumptions. 1. How do you know who I voted for? That makes me question the integrity of our voting system.. 2. How do you know what I believe in? I said I found the part that God can be personally experienced to be most convincing. I say this because my personal experiences have affirmed this. I did NOT say that I agreed with the version of God he is claiming to experience. I'm lost, but you're the one that has no discernment. I find that ironic.

[@dayweed85]

God = feelings

[@Omegha94zip]

@@dayweed85 What led you to that conclusion?

[@jdw393]

9:39 Where have the Jehovah's Witnesses denied that Jesus is the son of God? They do not believe in the Holy Trinity or in the perpetual virginity of Mary, but they do believe that Jesus was the son of God.

[@robertabrown3239]

www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/faq/ Official statement of faith, NOT what WLC said.

[@randymontenegro3269]

They said He is Michael the archangel! Blasphemy!

[@jdw393]

@@robertabrown3239 Perfect, and this confirms that the JW organization believes Jesus to be God's son. www.jw.org/en/library/books/good-news-from-god/who-is-jesus-christ/ So, what I said was confirmed by your evidence - thank you.

[@jdw393]

@@randymontenegro3269 True. www.jw.org/en/library/books/bible-teach/who-is-michael-the-archangel-jesus/ What makes it blasphemous if there is biblical justification for it? I don't believe blasphemy is a thing, but I'm curious - why is it blasphemous?

[@Awakenthemasses2016_thetruth]

@@jdw393 I'm not sure if you are a JW or just defending as an outsider but either way I would like to ask you to take the biblical scriptures listed in the link in context. The first thing that struck me was the reference to Michael as a spirit creature; Michael is an archangel of God. Created by God. He isn't a spirit creature and if I am wrong in that please point me to the verse in the bible that depicts him as such. Secondly, while we both agree that person's in the bible were given other names like Paul and Jacob, that never applies to Jesus. On the contrary His name was Lord, Son of Man, the Word and Christ. Never once was he given a name other than Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 4 16 says the Lord himself shall resend fro heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trump of God, and the dead in Christ shall rise first. The key wording is ' with the voice of the archangel', not that He is the archangel. Additionally, with regard to the scripture in Revelation, these are two separate events. The battle with the dragon happened in heaven and he was cast out. Jesus is coming From the heavens with the angels. If we take a look at the verse preceding Revelation 19 v 14, in verse 13 it says And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. We can take this verse and refer back to John 1-14. Lastly, I would ask you to refer to Hebrews 1 v 4 which specifically states that Jesus is above the angels. He is not an angel. Hebrews 1 v 6 says the angels worship Him. Lastly, JW think Jesus and satan are brothers and God had sex to create Jesus. I pray this helps you to seek the truth of Jesus Christ. The Jesus they worship and the Jesus of the Bible are not the same. God bless you.

[@kevindame3757]

Biblical inerrancy - a huge topic among people, they see so many divisions over doctrine, so many denominations, so many different interpretations of scripture - and the icing on the cake is that this book which people claim to be 'inspired by God' has errors and supposed contradictions. What I have told people is this: If Jesus/Yahusha is indeed the true God, then everything we have today, passed down through His prophets and scribes is sufficient for us, and we then must trust that He has preserved all the necessary truths we need to be led and to be taught by His Spirit. Yes indeed. God provides.

[@dallasmcquarrie1937]

"Faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth; and God has placed in the human heart a desire to know the truth-in a word, to know himself-so that, by knowing and loving God, men and women may also come to the fullness of truth about themselves (cf. Ex 33:18; Ps 27:8-9; 63:2-3; Jn 14:8; 1 Jn 3:2)." FIDES ET RATIO , John Paul II, 1998

[@dallasmcquarrie1937]

As is quite common these days, you have made a classic 'category mistake' and that, as any first year philosophy student would know, invalidates your argument. You might benefit from reading a little Kant and learning what a category mistake is because it would enable you formulate a much more cogent argument for atheism than you seem capable of doing at present. Goodbye!

[@chromo48]

This can be achieved without God.

[@GaudioWind]

If philosophers were really smart they'd be Scientists! It's easy to discover truths that can't be confirmed or disproved and don't predict anything. The real problem is describe nature under the constraints of something that can be proved wrong.

[@rtee4086]

Dallas McQuarrie, speaking as a believer, you may be right, as well as you may be wrong, it's extremely difficult when certain replies from an atheist like me are blocked, delete or deliberately hidden from believers like you and others. and I suspect that many more atheist's views and comments are hidden, if their faith is so strong, what are they afraid of?

[@yogiblak7819]

R Tee it isn’t hidden because of fear, they’re hidden because they aren’t truth seeking statements. They are rude. As you see, many atheists’ comments are public and seen, those that state their opinions. All comments that attempt to demean or belittle others should be and are hidden. Atheists love to come to CHRISTIAN videos and make fun of or belittle believers. Why are you even here if you don’t believe and don’t want to get information for anything but to make fun of? Let that sink in.

[@davidchangoima2168]

wonderful and powerful responses

[@ruthadlakha]

Thank u dr William , it was very informative

[@mitchellc4]

The gospel is the GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM! Repent and believe the gospel! Follow Jesus’ teachings! Jesus is going to return and set up the kingdom of God ON THE EARTH! God’s government ON THE EARTH! The Messiah will resurrect his people! The destiny of the Messiah and his people is to be ON THE EARTH! The renewed restored earth! God also dwelling with them! Rev 21 Jesus said the Father is the only true God! John 17 3 And this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.

[@travisc9169]

Forgive me if I missed something, but at about 1:19:30 he says that the validity of Scripture is not necessary for Salvation. Oh yes it is. If a person gets to pick and choose which portions of the Bible to believe or not believe what good is it? Why believe you need Salvation, one could argue against that portion. It is all or nothing. If he meant one does not need to - understand - the validity of Salvation or each and every aspect, then OK, but that is not how it came out. Also He mentioned the Saints that arose at the time of the crucifixion and said that they may have been illustrating something or mean something else as in Revelation. I think that is trying to explain something he does not understand but is misleading and wrong. Better to simply say "I don't know, sort of weird, but that is what it says" than to suggest the Bible does not mean what is clearly says. Not YET understanding something does not give excuse to pretty much say "the Bible cannot mean these old Saints were walking around so it has to be - wrong - since I don't believe that is is possible" It reminds me of Heinrich Schliemann. Most people said the City of Troy was myth since they didn't know where it was. Heinrich Schliemann said to himself "if it was written down it was for a reason and i am going to go find it." Then he proved all the people who said it was a myth wrong when he found Troy. The point being, if the Bible said something clearly happened, we should not be trying to make excuses for why "it couldn't, shouldn't wouldn't have been that way" or "what it says it not what it means". The Bible is right until proven otherwise and it has not been wrong yet.

[@YourLordAnon]

I know this video is old now but it would be nice if someone added timestamps.

[@chrisjong1656]

Messianic Jew Jitsu commented them: 7 maanden geleden (bewerkt) 4:00 intellectual self defense techniques from William Lane Craig. 7:50 friendly approach to Muslims who are curious 17:00 Paul on his authoritative view on matters The Lord didn't directly address 18:30 Paul alludes and referenced the known story or account that was going 'round the countryside 29:30 Most often associated with the skeptic's insults of zombie Jesus or Dawn of the Dead memes. 34:00 this is true of my attempts walk it out 34:42 it does 35:20 this was my path 36:00 kids and reality 38:00 Yeshua's treatment of the texts He had

[@Ruach77]

"The bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. They came out of the tombs AFTER Jesus’ resurrection and went into the holy city and appeared to many people" - Matt 27:52-52 The tombs were opened and the rocks slit at the death of Jesus, but they were ONLY resurrected after Jesus was. They are part of the First fruits.

[@retribution999]

Would love to see you in conversation with Jordan Peterson.

[@mikefarrant6880]

Wow truth really sounds clean n awesome. Awesome job as for me n my family we will serve the lord

[@evanraymond8728]

As a christian who live in muslim-majority country (Indonesia), I agree with you in how to share the gospel for them (muslims). I really enjoy your videos, thank you.

[@evanraymond8728]

@The Truth.. One day, this garbage will turn into a precious jewelry

[@aboutislamquranmiraclesand7065]

Miraculous Features of the Quran kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXekln2Ag6qbppY

[@alexjoseph886]

The PURE ignorance of atheists in this comment section, makes me cringe.. Wow...

[@chromo48]

There are plenty of ignorant and annoying atheists, but does the intellectual dishonesty or plain delusion of most Christians not make you cringe as well? I mean, the stuff they claim to believe... it's rather jaw dropping.

[@alexjoseph886]

chromo48 Yeah that makes sense, man. But the most ridiculous claims I've heard, come from the ignorant atheists. It goes both ways, you could say.

[@chromo48]

Alex Joseph If by "goes both ways" you mean that people can be total lunatics, whether Christian or atheist, then yes I agree. I am curious though, what specific claims you're hearing from atheists.

[@alexjoseph886]

Really? If you haven't heard any of the number of absurd claims made by famous fools, like Krauss, Dawkins, and etc. Then you're delusional.

[@chromo48]

Well put, but deaf ears, unfortunately.

[@csilt]

I didn't realize David Lee Roth had become an apologist, sweet!

[@B.Mega.D]

Yes! I can see it!

[@iqgustavo]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🎙️ Dr. Craig encourages audience questions, emphasizing his expertise. 01:08 🌍 Evil's origin is in creaturely free will deviating from God; it's a disorder, not God's creation. 03:33 🤝 Engaging agnostics: Memorize evidence for God's existence; present arguments confidently. 07:36 🕌 Sharing faith with Muslims: Focus on Jesus' identity, claims; avoid attacking their prophet or religion. 12:56 📜 Biblical validity: Don't argue in evangelism; set the bar low for salvation; inerrancy can be an in-house question. 15:09 ⚔️ Ethical dilemma of violence in the Bible: God's judgment vs. Islamic jihad; distinct purposes and contexts. 19:38 ✝️ Post-mortem appearances of Jesus: Extra-biblical references tend to be derivative; early sources like Corinthians 15 are crucial. 26:17 🤔 Apologetics and personal faith: Apologetics supports faith but isn't primary; personal relationship and inner witness through the Holy Spirit are foundational. 28:19 🕊️ Knowing Christianity is a combination of the inner witness of the Holy Spirit and evidence/arguments. Both play roles in establishing faith. 29:29 📜 Question about Matthew's passage on Old Testament Saints rising. Possibly apocalyptic imagery used to emphasize significance. 33:13 🔥 Apathy is a significant problem today; addressing it involves showing absurdity of life without God. 34:36 🌱 Parenthood often brings realization of moral values, leading to questioning of nihilistic worldviews. 37:18 📖 Justification of regarding the Bible highly: Jesus viewed the Old Testament as the Word of God, setting grounds for trust. 38:53 ⏰ Timing of Christ's return: No clear indication; focus should remain on world evangelization and following Christ's teachings. 40:15 🌐 Religious pluralism: Naive and sophisticated pluralism explained; engagement through apologetics necessary. 45:19 🙏 Handling belief in God's judgment: Hell expresses God's justice, and the joy in salvation persists with hope and trust in Christ's provision. 52:17 🌟 Antony Flew, a prominent atheist philosopher, came to believe in God, possibly due to design arguments. 55:42 🌅 Hope and prayer for loved ones' salvation, even on their deathbed; God's grace remains transformative. 56:24 🤝 Assurance of salvation doesn't hinder good works; Christians are actively engaged in humanitarian efforts. 57:17 🙌 Assurance of faith leads to gratitude and motivation for good works, while common grace is not a substitute. 57:32 🙏 God's assurance of faith doesn't discourage humanitarian acts. 58:13 🌍 God judges based on available information and response to light. 59:22 🌄 God's moral law is written on the hearts of all people. 01:00:01 🛐 Salvation is possible through Christ's grace without explicit knowledge of Him. 01:02:27 🤝 Debate impact on opponents may be limited, focus is on reaching the audience. 01:04:19 🕊️ Comparing days of Jesus' and Jonah's entombment, idiom and significance. 01:06:51 📜 Importance of believing Apostolic witness, even without direct evidence. 01:09:45 💬 Clarifying if Christians and Muslims worship the same God. 01:15:52 🔥 Addressing the question of how a loving God could send non-believers to hell.

[@roieis]

I have a question: During Jesus’ days, the holy land was not yet renamed Palestine, as it was renamed by the Romans later, following their war with the Jews. So why the reference to Jesus as a ‘Palestinian Jew’?

[@lucashardy4481]

often in history people and scribes often rename places to what the yare more recently, for instance in genesis it talks about the phillistines in genesis even though they came up in 1200 bc, which is why jesus was a palestinian jew today and not a galileean jew.

[@roieis]

@@lucashardy4481 The Galilee is still a thing today by the way. Not super well known in the US, maybe, but if you travel to Israel you'll see signs with the word Galilee on them. If Jesus were alive today I think he'd more likely be an Israeli Jew rather than a Palestinian Jew, of whom I know not even one individual.

[@mariamalsaeedi]

I am Muslim and I love ❤️ him😍

[@skanderbeg-AD]

John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

[@mariamalsaeedi]

+Eddie J. Augustini You are very Religious But I am don't very Religious I am only believe in god and Mohammed and I don't pray or I do the Islamic works I believe that god is very great so the god doesn't care about us if we make a mistake or no The god doesn't need us (I don't speak English very well I hope I can explain the adea )

[@thearabiccrafter]

@@mariamalsaeedi How do you call yourself a muslim when you don't even pray or do any islamic work?!!!!!!!!! that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Between disbelief and faith is abandoning the Salat." Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2618

[@malwar21]

Yeah but he’s wrong about Jihad, he should qualify his statements about Islam.

[@malwar21]

You should checkout Hamza Yusuf. He’s really knowledgeable too.

[@nataliyagregory2911]

Thank you it a blessing to have a good answer from you . God bless you .

[@ooooooooo305]

,I left Catholicism thanks to William Lane Craig ,hello from 🇪🇦SPAIN

[@a45williams]

Mr. Crage: "Evil is deprivation of what is good; cold is a deprivation of heat." Brilliant answer!

[@roieis]

a45williams I beg to differ. It just sounds good on paper. We know that excess energy will heat, and lack of it will cause cold. What is the equivalent of energy with respect to the good-evil duo? Good and evil are opposites and evil may well exist not as an outcome of the absence of good, but as an independent force.

[@tylerwaymire7709]

roieis The temperature was just an easier way to understand the argument. But It is also to have evil without good. The reason for this is if their was evil with no good you wouldn’t know it was evil. So it becomes a conundrum.

[@a45williams]

I fixed it. Thanks!😊

[@karozans]

​@@roieis Lack of heat does not cause cold. In physics there is no such thing as "coldness". When you touch something that is 200 degree F, due to the materials that your body is made out of, signals are sent to your brain and your brain perceives the temperature as being hot. When you touch something that is 10 degrees F, the materials in your hand send the signals to your brain and your brain perceives the temperature in another way. In reality, there is no such thing as "coldness". You cannot add "coldness" to some object. You can only add more heat, or remove heat from an object. Once you hit absolute zero (0 degrees Kelvin), you cannot remove anymore heat from an object, and you certainly cannot add "coldness" to it. Absolute zero is the end point at which you cannot go any further. Either you have zero heat, or you have some heat. There is no such thing as coldness. Good and evil are not opposites. God is the absolute standard of Goodness. God IS the Good. If you were perfect and did everything right according to God, you would be 100% good. The moment you do something that is not what God wants, you have fallen away from God. This falling away from God is what is called evil. The Kelvin temperature scale goes from 0K to about 10^32 Kelvin. Scientists are not sure if the Plank Temperature is the upper limit or not, but that is what they are thinking at the moment. God is at 100% and pure evil is as 0%. 0K (point which all heat is removed)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10^32K (upper limit of heat energy) 0% God (total removal of God is pure evil)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------100% God (total perfect Goodness is God)

[@roieis]

@@karozans I agree with what you say with respect to "coldness" - I am not claiming otherwise. I am protesting the comparison between "cold (as humans feel it - I imagine this is what Dr. Graig meant) is a deprivation of heat like evil is a deprivation of what is good." I disagree with the latter part. If you pre-suppose that God exists and that God IS the Good, then everything you wrote would be true. But I don't pre-suppose that God exists. You cannot use the desired conclusion in an argument, in order to convince people of the merits of the argument and draw them to that same conclusion. Its circular logic, so it doesn't work.

[@jamalkhan3708]

Dr William Lane Crag you are my most favorite. Thank you for all you do. God bless you ✊❤️

[@mitchellc4]

The gospel is the GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM! Repent and believe the gospel! Follow Jesus’ teachings! Jesus is going to return and set up the kingdom of God ON THE EARTH! God’s government ON THE EARTH! The Messiah will resurrect his people! The destiny of the Messiah and his people is to be ON THE EARTH! The renewed restored earth! God also dwelling with them! Rev 21 Jesus said the Father is the only true God! John 17 3 And this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.

[@christopherlees1134]

@@mitchellc4 The gospel for the Jews was the gospel of the kingdom, as John the Baptist, Jesus and the 12 apostles preached. But the gospel for the Gentiles is the gospel of Grace, as given to us by Christ through his apostle Paul. See 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. The gospel of the kingdom has nothing to do with the cross and the resurrection, whereas the gospel of Grace has everything to do with the cross and the resurrection. In fact, one can't be said to be a Christian if he does not believe Jesus died on a cross, was buried for 3 days and raised back to life according to the scriptures! You need to learn to rightly divide the word of truth.

[@mitchellc4]

@@christopherlees1134 Hi Christopher Jesus said the gospel of the kingdom is for ALL nations then then end Not “for the Jews until Paul” Matt 24 14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. ALL nations then the end Not “for the Jews until Paul” There’s only one gospel Jesus preached it The disciples preached it Paul preached it Acts 8 12 But when they believed Philip as he preached the gospel of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. BSB The Book of Acts literally ends with Paul preaching the kingdom Acts 28 30 For two whole years Paul lived in his own rented place and welcomed everyone who came to him. 31 He continued to preach about the kingdom of God and to teach boldly and freely about the Lord Jesus, the Messiah. The gospel of grace IS the gospel of the kingdom It’s the same thing Acts 20 24 But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may accomplish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. 25 And now, behold, I know that all you among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom will see my face no more. -->to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. 25 And now, behold, I know that all you among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom Testifying to the gospel of the grace of God is preaching the kingdom

[@christopherlees1134]

@@mitchellc4 The gospel is centered on the death, burial and resurrection of Christ. The gospel of the kingdom is not about that. It's about the the Messiah being at hand.

[@mitchellc4]

@@christopherlees1134 Hi Christopher The gospel of the kingdom is what Jesus preached, the disciples preached and Paul preached There’s only one gospel And it’s the same from Jesus to Paul The gospel of the kingdom includes the essential death and resurrection of the king Matt 24 14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. Acts 8 12 But when they believed Philip as he preached the gospel of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. The Book of Acts literally ends with Paul preaching the kingdom Acts 28 30 For two whole years Paul lived in his own rented place and welcomed everyone who came to him. 31 He continued to preach about the kingdom of God and to teach boldly and freely about the Lord Jesus, the Messiah.

[@freeinhabitant2422]

I have Watched a Lot of WLC. I think this is my favorite video. Maybe because of all the practical answers.

[@ericasheridan6559]

Yes, plus WLC is intellectually genuine and humble. Awesome.

[@paulrichards6894]

and worth 11 million dollars

[@jeffreyluciana8711]

Dr. Craig is a true man of God

[@robertodelgado2542]

I am 21 years old, for 19 years I was an atheist, you could say I supported determinism. In my mind all our emotions were mere illusions due to our complexity. 2 years ago I started to study Psychology and I’ve changed my mind completely. Even if they are in fact illusions, the illusion still exists and it is not physical, it is metaphysical. It is because of people like Dr. William Craig that people like me can have faith. Thank you very much, GOD bless you!

[@derhafi]

"In my mind all our emotions were mere illusions due to our complexity" Our bioligical complexity is arguibly what enables our emotions in the first place..Emotins are fundamentally matter interacting....there is nothing divine neccessary for any of that. Given the available evidnce, Gods are in facts illusions, which only exist in the monds of those, who believe in such things. "Even if they are in fact illusions, the illusion still exists and it is not physical, it is metaphysical." The same is true for Gobnlins and Unicorns.... " It is because of people like Dr. William Craig that people like me can have faith" Faith..the believewithout evidence, the reexcuse peole give then they have no good reason otherwise...Are you not at least a bit interested that your convictions are actually true?

[@robertodelgado2542]

@@derhafiStudying psychology changed my perspective about metaphysics. What I wrote was a very simplified version of my thoughts at the time I was writing. I think I have enough evidence to have a rational motive to believe in god. What evidence do you have that proves god is an illusion?

[@derhafi]

@@robertodelgado2542 " I think I have enough evidence to have a rational motive to believe in god" Would you care to present this evidence then? "What evidence do you have that proves god is an illusion" An utter lack of a demonstrable correlation bewteen this supposed God and reality...to my knowledge there is not a sound argument and not a trace of evidence that would warrant a believe in the proposition "God exists" independent of what God in particular. The key point here is A demonstrable correaltion with reality...Literally everything I believe to be real has to meet this threshold. No God proposition ever has achieved this. I am sure you use the same standard most of the time…I am consequential with this and don’t make exceptions for things I want to be true.

[@robertodelgado2542]

@@derhafi Well, if you listen to William Lane Craig you should be able to understand philosophically why god makes sense. Listening to psychologists like Dr. Jordan Peterson it’s really helpful to. How doesn’t GOD correlate with reality?

[@derhafi]

@@robertodelgado2542 "Well, if you listen to William Lane Craig you should be able to understand philosophically why god makes sense" I did listen and no...his points don't add up. I asked you for your evidence...may I see it please. "How doesn’t GOD correlate with reality" In an actual demonstrable way.... One can assume a God, wiggle him in every gap of our knowledge and really wish such a think would exist...but non of that is adding credibility to this proposal.

[@nassimikene2541]

That was wonderful a lot of questions I was struggling with were answered, thank you Dr WLC

[@pastorsprinkles]

When did David Lee Roth become an apologist?

[@funkmonk5921]

Ridgeview Lawn Care Phil Diamond Dave has really changed .

[@robertmcclintock8701]

Everytime an artist make something social and intelligent it has artistic integrity. That only possible in a created universe.

[@blacksheepwall79]

50:36. I think of it more that we will have clearer understanding. God will reveal to us all the things he did to draw that loved one.

[@michaelmorales5234]

Thanks, it’s June 18,2022. I’m still in agreement with the Profession of faith of the Lord Jesus Christ herein these peaceable Q&A testimonies and a gift of the Holy Spirit .You are all so inspiring . I have found that the Hebrew Aramaic Dictionary as instructed in the Preface of Concordance and like of Strongs , Unger’s Bible Dictionary , Scholarly Studies but ultimately from that Holy Spirit sent from above from his Father . This may bless some here : in Psalm 110 A Psalm of David The LORD said unto my Lord ; here the four letters are upper case in most if not all translations of the Holy Scriptures . Now in the Hebrew Aramaic Dictionary ( Strong’s) at the Hebrew Sacred four letter name for God was and is JHVH , Here is a very small vowel ‘ e’ between the JHVH that came from the I AM that I AM spoke to Moses how the people would know who sent him .So in translation of God as The Invisible El Shaddi who spoke to Jacob as the Lord Almighty ( notice that in every Book of the Word of God the Title is truth that Yahweh Adoni Elohim that the Word that was made flesh and dwelt amongst them , became the faith that overcomes the world . Jesus Christ is the Son of God come in the flesh . Born of the seed of David , declared the Son of God by the Spirit of holiness and the resurrection from the dead.From Hebrew to Greek to the ends of the earth it is still What The Governor Pilate said to The Son of God , Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowers thou not that I have power ( exousia) to crucify thee,and have power to crucify thee ? Book of John Chapter 19,verse 11,Jesus answered , Thou could est have no power ‘ at all’ against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin. Now in verses 19:18-22,And Pilate wrote a Title , and put it on the cross. And the writing was, the pronunciation is precise please look at this JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS.verse 20.,This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where JESUS was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in He-brew, ‘ and’ Greek, ‘and’ Latin 21.) Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate , Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews. Pilate answered , what I have written I have written. In the bond of peace in unity of the Holy Spirit , then someone reading this can read The Gospel According to Saint John Chapter 1:1-28. In verses 10-12 please receive Him please believe this verse of John who was one first son of God and the disciple Jesus called his Apostle .BUT AS MANY AS RECIEVED HIM , to THEM GAVE HE POWER ( define this word exousia) TO BECOME the SONS of GOD, ‘ even’ TO THEM THAT BELIEVE ON HIS NAME: Which were BORN, not of blood , nor of the Will of the flesh,nor of the will of man , but of God. Evidential substantial pistis faith fe’ eemoonno I think in Hebrew .Ok ? Helps in John Chapter three still Jesus speaking . In chapter four 21-24, ( The Holy Spirit lead here instead of me)GOD ‘is’ a SPIRIT.So I know that he said I and the Father One . By faith I recieved the Lord Jesus Christ as my Saviour and asked him to forgive my sins . He did ! He is Alive ! He is Alive ! Hebrews chapter 7 seeing now that he is that eternal high priest he is able to save to the uttermost whomsoever comes to God by Him , seeing he ever lives to make intercession for them who come unto God by Him. Jesus was not sent to destroy mens lives but that through him they might be saved . Love God sent his Only Begotten Son out of love He gave us his only Begotten Son to believe on his name your birth right and that exousia I have excercised here . Thank you KZbin Team and Community . Peace .

[@michaelmorales5234]

Jesus was not crucified twice as I commented . Could you see me answering to God at the last day ? For such an error ? I turn from it and just confessed this openly he knows . I really admire such Professions of faith even to three years ago ! Watching and listening to Dr Craig at the Church there is a manna bandana around my sound mind .Of no rep ,I’m going to listen again .Powerful intelligent community , no flattery but a statement of thanksgiving for Gods Creation . I bless you in Jesus Christ of Nazareth what he would answer .

[@theholytoast4142]

( Isaiah 45:7 ) 7 "I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things".

[@anyany373]

Wow, that really debunked his statement in this video

[@dougoverhoff7568]

It debunks nothing. It simply states that God is the source of everything thst exists, and from which all things are derived......but, God is NOT the cause of all things, mankind has free will and can CHOOSE to do evil. Big difference.

[@SweetWillyD]

Can you show me Christian scripture stating something similar from the New Testament instead of just the Torah?

[@INFINITEMODIFICATIONS]

@@SweetWillyD What does it matter?

[@anitahyche1]

Will D.....I'm the Beginning was the word and the word was God and the word was with god...means it as always there and is in our NT. Next question?

[@chynacriselle]

A lot of great information, thank you!

[@biblicalfacts3409]

What a Man of God

[@atheistangel007]

Yes, and what a charlatan.

[@paulrichards6894]

WLC is worth 11 million dollars but he missed the part in the bible when jesus told the rich man to give his money to the poor

[@atheistangel007]

@@paulrichards6894 Xtian cherry picking 101

[@paulrichards6894]

@@atheistangel007 i think WLC is closer now to being an atheist than he has been anytime in his life

[@atheistangel007]

@@paulrichards6894 How do you figure?

[@purefreshwill]

WLC is a great person of debate. His use of logic gives his arguments strengths that many cannot refute or debate without confusing themselves.

[@lewis72]

But his arguments are only hypothetical. At no point does he test his conclusions. If you really scrutinise what he's saying, you'll realise hes spouting rubbish.

[@romelimmense]

@@lewis72 what do you mean by testing the conclusion?

[@arnolddonaldson7129]

@@lewis72 Historical probability is not the same thing as scientific fact. The historical method is better as far as human history is concerned.

[@atheistangel007]

@@arnolddonaldson7129 What the hell are you talking about?

[@arnolddonaldson7129]

@@atheistangel007 you really don't know? You want me to explain difference between possibility, probability, and fact?

[@minetime6881]

5:32 so we can memorize it by memorizing B.E.F.O.J which stands for The things God is the best explanation for which is: Beginning (of the universe) Experiences (of God) Fine (tuning for intelligent life) Objective (moral values) Jesus (of Nazareth)

[@fishbooot2044]

Ur mummy doesn’t love you 😂

[@minetime6881]

@@fishbooot2044 What makes you think that?

[@minetime6881]

@@fishbooot2044 BY WHAT EVIDENCE DO YOU BELIEVE THIS

[@dayweed85]

Worst "explations" ever.

[@minetime6881]

@@dayweed85 Why do you say that?

[@paulhaynes3688]

Confused can you explain Numbers31:17 and Leviticus 25:44

[@QuentinKarentino]

Calling people intellectually lazy and then coming up with ''magic is the best answer to explain our existence, therefor proof'' is embarrassing. a grown man saying this is comedy gold.

[@carsonsnavely4641]

Calling it “magic” isn’t the term I would use but the Big Bang theory shows us that there was a time before the laws of science existed. That the laws themselves were created, and so you could say that “magic” existed before then, but much more rationally you could say that God existed before then.

[@QuentinKarentino]

@@carsonsnavely4641 it's not rational to suggest god exists, period. Then to suggest you know which type of religion is right about said god is even more ridiculous, in my opinion. The beauty of admitting you don't know is glorious, making it up is childish, especially when some of the texts these people live their lives by were clearly plagiarized by doctrines prior.

[@carsonsnavely4641]

@@QuentinKarentino On top of the Big Bang’s creation of scientific law, there is the mind-blowing intricacy of the universe down to the smallest details that point far more to planned creation than random chance.

[@QuentinKarentino]

@@carsonsnavely4641 I get that, it truly is amazing but does the possibility of infinite examples outside of our planet of pure failure not make you think it could happen by chance as opposed to a deity creating us and then complete chaos in space for the fun of it? Entertaining the idea of a creator makes for way more questions than answers in my opinion, also, we'd be much better off as a species if we were created in some perfect image, imo.

[@carsonsnavely4641]

@@QuentinKarentino I believe that it used to be more tenable that there could be other planets out there with intelligent life (such as was conceived by Carl Sagan and the popular tv shows of the 60s, 70s, and 80s). At that time very little was thought to be required for life on a planet, only two things I believe , and since then the plausibility of life on other planets has dropped dramatically with the discovery of more things essential to life on a planet. I wouldn’t regard space as complete chaos either. It’s beauty is beyond compare and it’s limitless bounds point to a limitless god. We shouldn’t avoid questions I believe that we should question the things we believe and put them to the test. And question who is influencing us and what have the great minds through the ages concluded? Hope the best for you!

[@rep10101]

Really like WL Craig, an awesome debater and defender of the truth

[@anthonyc4rodrigues548]

So true... I just love the way he falsely claims that Jehovah Witnesses don't believe that Jesus is the son of God. I've spoken to Jehovah's Witnesses before, and they do believe that 'Jesus is the son of God' because it is scriptural. What they don't believe however is that 'Jesus is God', which is preached by many Christian denominations but is not supported by the bible. ( Literally on minute of research can confirm the information in my comment.)

[@christopherlees1134]

@@anthonyc4rodrigues548 Jesus's divinity is supported by the Bible. Now you should correct your thinking in light of that.

[@anthonyc4rodrigues548]

@@christopherlees1134 ok sir... not sure what ur trying to say here but the question was "is Jesus the son of God?"... According to the Bible; yes he is. Jews don't agree with this neither do Muslims but Jehovah's Witnesses do. Mr. WL Craig said that Jehovah Witnesses don't believe that Jesus is the son of God which is false information.

[@kevinhayes2745]

Dr. Craig, correction: Jehovah's Witnesses DO NOT deny that Jesus is the Son of God...although they do deny his deity (as you mentioned). Just wanted to point that out. You may continue :)

[@anakinjames92]

JWs say that Jesus is Michale the archangel which contradicts basic Biblical Theology of the earliest origins.

[@falcon7404]

You can't be the son of GOD and not have his deity. I know people say we'll we're the children of GOD but we are the adopted children if you look at it like real life when your adopted you do t have the same genetic makeup as a biological child does.

[@richardwilliamjohnson8566]

Um, if you're the son of God then you by default have a certain aspect of deity?

[@Harpazo_to_Yeshua]

JWs are following a satanic cult then, if they deny Jesus' Deity. *Jesus is God Almighty!* John 1:1-3 -- "In the beginning was the Word (Jesus), and the Word (Jesus) was with God, and the Word (Jesus) was God. The same was in the beginning with God. *All things* were *made **_by_** Him;* and *without Him was **_not any thing_** made* that was made." Angels worship Jesus, therefore Jesus _must_ be God Almighty. One can only worship God Almighty. The 3 wise men *worshiped* Jesus when He was born: Matthew 2:11 -- "And when they were come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and *worshiped Him:* and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto Him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh." Jesus *did not* rebuke Thomas when Thomas called Jesus LORD and GOD... John 20:28-29 -- "And Thomas answered and said unto Him, *"My LORD and my GOD."* _Jesus saith unto him,_ *"Thomas, because thou hast seen Me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed."* Jesus is God Almighty. Matthew 14:33 -- "Then they that were in the ship came and *worshiped Him,* saying, Of a truth Thou art the *Son of God."* Jesus did not rebuke them for *worshiping* Him! One can only worship God Almighty! Jesus came humbly and did not speak plainly to most people when here because He had a mission to complete. He *did* hint at His Divinity a few times, but you have to look for it and be open to accepting the truth! Look at John 8:56-59 -- "Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day: and he saw it, and was glad." Then said the Jews unto him, "Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham?" Jesus said unto them, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, before Abraham was, *_I AM."_* Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid Himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by." The Jews picked up stones to cast at Jesus because Jesus was clearly proclaiming to be the *_I AM_* of the Old Testament scriptures, the One GOD Who spoke to Moses and said "I AM that I AM." They wanted to stone Jesus because they thought Him to be committing blasphemy for claiming to be GOD Almighty. - Acts 7:59 -- "And they stoned Stephen, *calling upon **_God,_* and saying, *_Lord Jesus,_* receive my spirit." Stephen knew Jesus is God. Micah 5:2 -- "But thou, *Bethlehem* Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall *He* come forth unto me that is to be *Ruler in Israel; Whose goings forth have been **_from of old,_** from EVERLASTING."* Jesus was born in *Bethlehem!* Isaiah 7:14 -- "Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a _virgin shall conceive,_ and bear a *_Son,_* and shall call His name _Immanuel."_ Jesus was born from a virgin! Immanuel means *GOD with us* Read the prophecy of Jesus' coming in *Isaiah 9:6* -- "For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His Name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, *The Mighty GOD,* The *Everlasting Father,* The Prince of Peace." Matthew 1:22-23 -- Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the LORD by the prophet, saying: "Behold, *a virgin shall be with Child, and shall bring forth a Son,* and they shall call His Name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, *God with us."* - Isaiah 44:6 -- *"Thus saith the LORD, the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; **_I AM the First, and I AM the Last; and beside Me there is no God."_* Isaiah 48:12 -- *"Hearken unto Me, O Jacob and Israel, My called; I AM He; I AM the First, I also AM the Last."* *Jesus* says in: Revelation 1:8 -- *"I AM Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the Ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the ALMIGHTY."* Revelation 21:6 *"It is done. I AM Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End. ..."* Jesus says again in Revelation 22:13 -- *_" I AM Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last."_* Many people quote the other verses where Jesus is leading people to not realize His Divinity, but those people do not understand that Jesus spoke that way to most back then because Jesus came to humble Himself and die for us. There are exceptions where Jesus revealed His Divinity, but it had to be for good reason (to provoke pharisees, especially). This was all coordinated. Paul says it clearly in Philippians 2:5-11 -- "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus, Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him _the form of a servant,_ and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, *He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death,* even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a Name which is above every name: That at the Name of JESUS _every knee should bow,_ of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is LORD, to the glory of God the Father." 1 Timothy 3:16 -- "And without controversy _great is the mystery_ of godliness: *God was manifest in the flesh,* justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory." *Jesus is God Almighty!* Revelation 21:3-7 -- "And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the *tabernacle of God is with men,* and *He* will dwell with them, and they shall be His people, and *God Himself shall be with them,* and be *their God.* And *God* shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. And *He that sat upon the throne* said, Behold, *I* make all things new. And *He* said unto me, Write: for these Words are True and Faithful. And *He* said unto me, *It is done. I AM Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End.* I Will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of Life freely. He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and *I Will be his GOD,* and he shall be My son." ^ What you see above ^ is *JESUS CHRIST* - The ALPHA and OMEGA (Revelation 1:8 ; Revelation 1:11 ; Revelation 22:13 ; Isaiah 41:4 ; Isaiah 44:6 ; Isaiah 48:12) - speaking and He is saying that He Will be their *GOD.* *Yes, Jesus is God Almighty! :)*

[@AstariahJW]

Jesus is not almighty God . He always said he is son of God . Jehovah sent his begotten son jesus John 3:16

[@anthonycook8703]

Re the question at 29:25, I wonder if the answer there might be that when Paul called Jesus the "first fruits of the resurrection" he might have been simply according Jesus the status of the eldest son (first fruits), and hence the most favoured by his father, amongst all of the resurrected, rather than affirming that his resurrection literally/historically occurred before any other resurrection events. Or perhaps another explanation might be that the passage in Matthew 27:51-53 says that it was the curtain of the temple being torn in two from top to bottom that the phrase "At that moment (i.e. in the NIV)" refers to, and the raising to life of the bodies in their tombs can be understood to have also happened "after Jesus’ resurrection", as verse 53 says about when they went into the holy city.

[@rep10101]

Awesome stuff

[@Rostos1978]

As always, well said Dr Craig

[@mitchellc4]

The gospel is the GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM! Repent and believe the gospel! Follow Jesus’ teachings! Jesus is going to return and set up the kingdom of God ON THE EARTH! God’s government ON THE EARTH! The Messiah will resurrect his people! The destiny of the Messiah and his people is to be ON THE EARTH! The renewed restored earth! God also dwelling with them! Rev 21 Jesus said the Father is the only true God! John 17 3 And this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.

[@jamesj2022]

My God is a Jealous God-- Exodus 34:14 Evolution is Monkey and Big Bang is nothing and theory of everything is bullish--- They all are living in cloud-cuckoo-land if you ask me! They all need to clean-up, now. Charles Darwin is their god. God said He Created earth and heaven in 6 days over 6,000 years ago and not more than 5,000 years ago, ok Satan too can quote the Bible and false Pastors. God Created everything for Himself ok. You need this verse 2 Timothy 2;15 to know how to study the Holy Scriptures, Also, you need to be saved before you can understand what God is saying to you. You don’t have the sealed Holy Spirit in you yet. Eph1;13. The Bible is written over 1,500 years and by 40 different men, and some don’t know each other. The author of the Bible is the Lord Jesus Christ. Okay. Men just put pen to paper. 2 Timothy3:15-18 William Tyndale was an English scholar who became a leading figure in the Protestant Reformation in the years leading up to his execution. He is well known as a translator of the Bible into English, influenced by the works of Erasmus of Rotterdam and Martin Luther. I am a Bible believer in the Body of Christ, saved through Faith alone and I am acting as an ambassador for Christ. You too can be saved today just believe that Jesus Christ died for your sins on the cross of Calvary. The good news gospel is 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, The perfect Atonement Blood. That watched all your sins away. I pray that someone (Evolution, Big Bang, theory of everything) will not tamper with your brain that there is another Jesus. Turn you Evolution, Gay/lesbians or take control of Soul. Evolution, big bank (nonsense) and false Pastors are just there to collect or entertain you, beloved be careful. We are all sinners, no one is good but God. Jesus Christ knew who his father was, and this is what he said as the father had loved me so have, I love you continually. Adam =Poison =Law = Death in the Lake of Fire Jesus - Antidote =Grace = Eternal Life in the Heaven Evolution=Big Bang= Monkey & Stone= Nothing. =Lake Of Fire. 1 Corinthians 4:14--I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons, I warn you. Evolution (the biggest Bigot in the World today) just like CNN if I may say- is just a load of highly intelligent well-educated individuals coming out with loads of rubbish from their gobs (Just like Plastics pollution in the world today) & May God help them. They told us they are animals, Rock, from nothing and they're going to die going back to nothing -May God help them To all the Governments in the western world today, evolution needs to be cleaned up just like the Pollution of plastic killing our animals in the ocean and river. God told us in-- Romans 16:17--Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. DR. Kent, avoid them. Hell, and Heaven is real. Evolution will never teach Moral. I think evolution you should be thought in the Zoo. The way of a fool is right in his own eyes but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. Proverbs 21:2-Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts. Evolution is a mess and needs to be CLEANED-UP NOW. Debate Proverbs 25:15 -With patience, a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue will break a bone. Titus 3:9 -But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him and to every seed his own body. All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds. There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. 1 Corinthians 15:38-40---Authorized (King James) Version Evolution, Big Bang, and theory of everything will be - ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Go Back to the Holy Bible, Now and get saved. Hell is real.

[@aboutislamquranmiraclesand7065]

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[@samueltaylor364]

I was grown up in a. Christain. home. The bible was very scared not even allowed to touch it When I became a man .the reserection story begins to occupy my mind.Question? After his crucified He appeared to his diciples in a.room.and said to Doubt believing Thomas and showed him his wounds in the palm of.his hands and.his side and said here.i am.Can a man so mortally wounded appear on the third night able to present himself.The best I have is resuraction.of.sprit.walking through walls.man kind have twisted the bible to.soot is belief.A lot of research is needed factually.most christains are illiterate and live by anything told to them in the bible 2000 years ago.what i.also find very strange on his acention to Heaven only his chosen few was there.man has spoil religion by making it a system like.a company.with pastors working very hard to see how many fish.they can catch.The religion.has been damaged by.man having his own view of jesus story.and the lack.of evidence of jesus story .what humans believe 2000 years ago is.not so in 2022.So the jesus story look like a falsity. I believe in God in all of us mix with the devil.in all of us

[@Snack_Tre]

anyone who's disagreeing with Dr Craig here in the comments..I'm confident he knows more than you...just saying

[@chromo48]

He does seem to know a whole lot about nothing. I'll give him that.

[@Snack_Tre]

@chromo48 thats a nice statement....bet you feel its a justified one....and im willing to bet my left nutsack that if i said those same words about Dawkins Hitchens Harris you'd say im a ignorant dumbass..becuz who would be fucking stupid enough to question the intelligence of people who did countless research on a subject and even have multiple degrees...thats just crazy right??....i mean unless your an athiest doing it to a thiest then its ok...ya know cuz of the whole #atheistentitlment thing....my bad bro ill just leave you on your arbritary pedestal

[@chromo48]

Trey Patton What has your feathers so ruffled? I didn't insult the guy's intelligence. In fact, I commend him on his vast amount of knowledge. He clearly knows so many things about his favorite subject and is even able to monetize that knowledge. Smart guy! As for you, if I were to claim you're an "ignorant dumb-ass," it wouldn't have anything to do with a disagreement with the well known atheist guys you mentioned, but likely because of something else.

[@disrupt94]

Trey Patton Craig is prone on making statements on subjects that he has no Phd in.

[@disrupt94]

Trey Patton is your tactic seriously to just remove comments that you don't agree with?

[@Jaycee_2x]

he is the best, God bless him !

[@vincenzodimasofootballandc748]

William Lane Craig is an immense debater and Christian. May God bless him!

[@christinedoe8192]

😇🙏🏻🙏🙏🏼🙏🏿🙏🏽♥️♥️♥️🙌🙌🙌THANK YOU FOR THIS KNOWLEDGE JESUS♥️♥️♥️

[@thenewtestamentactivists4119]

I'm surprise to hear from Dr.Craig saying that I'm not a Bible answer man.

[@judithallen4630]

The New Testament Activists he just meant he can’t know absolutely everything. :)

[@PaDutchRunner]

Judith Allen it’s also a bit of a rip at Hank Hanegraaff.

[@JohnMartin-tx7fy]

That's what I thought, too....

[@AtamMardes]

Improvement of NT over OT proves morality is an evolutionary process. Theistic religion are politically motivated scams that use myth & superstitions to detach the gullible fools from the natural world by blind submission to authority, whose hoaxer preachers know the truth, but use the myth & superstitions to control those gullible fools.

[@rodt9779]

atam mardes No people in power used Jesus to gain power. Primary example is the catholic religion. God shows himself today through near death experiences, healings, and testimonies from people all around the world. God bless

[@ashleyj97]

I dont agree with a lot of what he says but I thoroughly enjoy listening to him

[@KingdomofGoals]

A lot ? Could you pls list some ?

[@Topsiekku]

Kerro

[@kareemmitchell7357]

36:14 is so true. When you’re married and start to have children, the reality of what will you teach your children about this world and how things came to be definitely does set in. I have a 1 year old and another child on the way. I take great pleasure in knowing that I will some day soon teach them about God through Christ because the alternative seems so much more bleak.

[@kareemmitchell7357]

@@T1999-c6u I’m sorry, what’s indoctrinating about what I wrote?

[@kareemmitchell7357]

@@T1999-c6u You pose a great deal to think about as well as a few of what I believe are presumptions made in either ignorance or denial. But, before I respond to your comment, which I thank you very much for sharing your thoughts on Christianity, what do you presuppose I teach my child. And what age do I teach them what you feel like wouldn’t be indoctrinated fairytales? And just an FYI, Christianity is a religion, I plan to teach my children firsthand about the person of Jesus (Yeshua).

[@kareemmitchell7357]

@@T1999-c6u I see your main goal is to hurl insults at a subject it doesn’t seem like you understand, so I’ll bid you a good evening. Enjoy raising your children as you see fit (if you have any) and I’ll do the same. God bless 🙏🏽

[@kareemmitchell7357]

@@T1999-c6u My feelings are unbothered. I just wanted to point out what seems to be your obvious motives. But I do hope you have a great day 🙏🏽 God bless

[@kareemmitchell7357]

@@T1999-c6u your point was that I should leave it into the hands of educators to raise my children. I guess you’re not taking into account the many educators and brilliant minds over human history that believe the very same thing I do. I know personally of a board certified surgeon who’s a great friend of my grandfather and has become a great friend and asset to myself, who’s a believer of Jesus (Yeshua) and the message he taught that can be found in the Bible. You skipped over the fact I mentioned Jesus and instead dove into religion because that’s what you’ve been taught to do most likely. Acknowledging the historical figure in Jesus requires more work than many are able to do, so instead, you write his message off as fairytales. It’s comical my friend. But hey, enjoy this beautiful day.

[@robmangeri777]

Wow WLC, you really have poked a hornets nest judging from the comment section :) By the way comment section God is real and you ought to seek Him out (at least in secret if you are embarrassed about what people might think) since all of the banter in the world can’t make Him disappear no matter how smart you sound to yourself. God bless you all and I hope you all come to know Him!!!

[@robmangeri777]

Martin Stu Martin either have a conversation or don’t. No body wants to hear some know it all preach. What do you want to know?

[@minetime6881]

William Lane Craig should run a Bible podcast where he takes you through each chapter of the Bible and tells you his interpretation

[@jllemin4]

Rather the books altogether. Chapters tend to be reliant on the context and setting. I think they offer classes like that at Christian colleges, though I would be hesitant to trust such such a weighty subject off the bat.

[@bernhardsengstock8905]

On the question regarding the 3 days and 3 nights, could it be that the Sabbath spoken of prior to Jesus crucifixion was not a Saturday Sabbath, but a Thursday passover sabbath. Which would have the crucifixion on Wednesday.

[@erkkoagge2937]

“I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.” Isaiah 45:7

[@interpretingscripture8068]

The word "evil" in this passage has to do with calamity not moral evil. Just compare translations and look at the context. Its talking about judgment like the great flood. God does not create moral evil. Evil in that sense comes from the choices of free will creatures.

[@erkkoagge2937]

@@interpretingscripture8068 Sorry, but I don't trust the modern translations.

[@interpretingscripture8068]

@@erkkoagge2937 there are two ways to confirm what I said. Compare translations...or just look at the context of how this word "evil" is used. You can add a third option and also look up the usage of the Hebrew in the strongs concordance. You can go to free websites like blueletter bible...gatewaybible or bible hub and others. Perhaps do all three suggestions and then you will have a deeper understanding of this passage...or any passage. Remember the KJV was a modern translation along with Tyndale and others in their day...some didnt trust modern translations back then either. Thats why i recommend comparing translations. The Gospel and doctrines of faith remain the same in any decent translation. God Bless

[@erkkoagge2937]

@@interpretingscripture8068 I don't see how the context confirms this. To me the context is: God is author of everything and there is no one besides Him. Even the verse I quoted points out that God is author of both light and darkness. And when it comes to moral evil let me ask you, who created and planted the tree of knowledge of good and evil?

[@IDMtv]

@@erkkoagge2937 gottem 😝

[@Druscott700]

Yo William! You da man! Your mad smart and use big words but some how you make it so simple to understand. That’s when you know your connecting the heart to head! Thanks

[@aboutislamquranmiraclesand7065]

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[@atheistangel007]

"You're"...but no, he isn't.

[@eew8060]

From 9:30-10:00 I don't think Dr. Craig is well read on Jehovah's Witnesses. JW's DO NOT deny the that Jesus is the son of God nor deny that he pre-existed his human life as a divine being. His sonship nor his divinity is in question. What do those terms MEAN? That's the question

[@robertabrown3239]

Here is what Jehovah's Witnesses believe about Jesus - NOT what WLC said: www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/faq/

[@arianschnabel6814]

so well spoken