Theology and Apologetics:
Jesus Vindicated
How the Claims of Jesus Fill the Resurrection with Theological Meaning
In this episode of the Table Podcast, I speak with Drs. Darrell Bock and Gary Habermas about the vindication of Jesus. Our conversation explores how the resurrection of Jesus vindicates the claims He made about Himself.
We talk about the background and significance of Jesus’ triumphal entry, trials, claims, and evidence for the resurrection. We also discuss how the idea of Jesus’ vindication was a key part of the earliest apologetic for Jesus as Lord and Messiah.
One of the reasons I wanted to record this interview is because of something I’ve noticed over may years at popular apologetics conferences. These kinds of event often include presentations which focus on arguments for God’s existence and evidence for the Resurrection, but rarely emphasize the theological meaning of the Resurrection (and ascension): God’s vindication of Jesus and everything he claimed to be.
Here’s an outline of our conversation on the vindication of Jesus.
- 01:41 What is the background and significance of Jesus’ triumphal entry?
- 13:22 What is the background and significance of the Jewish examination of Jesus?
- 19:23 What is the significance of Jesus’ claims in Mark 14:62?
- 23:20 How does Pilate deal with the claims of Jesus?
- 27:30 What evidence exists for the crucifixion of Jesus?
- 32:16 What evidence exists for the empty tomb of Jesus?
- 39:20 How did the resurrection vindicate the claims of Jesus?
- 42:25 How can I talk to my neighbors about the vindication of Jesus?
Darrell Bock is the Executive Director of Cultural Engagement at the Hendricks Center and Senior Research Professor the New Testament at Dallas Theological Seminary. Gary Habermas is the Distinguished Research Professor of Apologetics and Philosophy at Liberty University.
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Note: This Table Podcast episode on the Resurrection and Vindication of Jesus was recorded live in our studio at Dallas Theological Seminary before the social distancing recommendations began in March 2020. The transcript is available here.
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Resurrection and the Vindication of Jesus
In this episode, Drs. Darrell Bock and Gary Habermas with Mikel Del Rosario discuss how the resurrection of Jesus vindicates the claims He made about Himself. Note: This episode was recorded before March 2020.
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