Bart Ehrman and Michael Bird Debate on How Jesus Became God

A critical review of a debate/discussion between Dr. Bart Ehrman and Dr. Michael Bird, held at the at the 2016 Greer-Heard Point Counter Point Forum in February 12–13, 2016 at the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

In this three-episode podcast, Dr. Ehrman argues that many ancient Jewish sources feature deified humans, and that even though the synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke) don’t say that Jesus is God, the slightly later gospel according to John does teach that.

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Author: Dale Tuggy

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Bible reference(s): Matthew 28:19, John 1:1-3, John 1:14, John 1:18, Joh 10:30, Joh 17:3, Joh 20:28, 1Co 8:6, Eph 4:6, Philippians 2:6, Colossians 1:16-17, 1 Tim 2:5, 1 Tim 3:16, 1 John 5:7-8

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