David Herbert--Defending Jesus’ Crucifixion against Islamic Revision of Christian History

David Herbert–Defending Jesus’ Crucifixion against Islamic Revision of Christian History

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On today’s Equipping You in Grace Dave and David Herbert talk about the importance of reading and studying Scripture and church history to respond to claims of those who deny the person and work of Jesus, how Christians should respond to the revisionist history of Muslims, along with his book, Defending Jesus’ Crucifixion against Islamic Revision of Christian History (H&E, 2020).

What you’ll hear in this episode

How important it is that Christians have a good understanding of the Crucifixion of Jesus.
How the Early Church Fathers can help Christians grow in their understanding of the Crucifixion.
The importance is the Council of Nicea to understand to help Christians respond to Muslim’s claims about Jesus.
Some of the best ways to respond to attacks of the Crucifixion of Jesus by Muslims.
Guidance to help Christians evaluate arguments from groups like Muslims so the people of God can thoughtfully and biblically respond to them.

About the Guest

David Herbert, a graduate of London Teachers’ College, is now a retired elementary and secondary history teacher (grades 5 to 13). He received his B.A. from the University of Western Ontario, M.A. from Wheaton College, M.Div. from Heritage Theological Seminary (Canada) and M.Ed. and Ed.D from the University of Toronto. Dr. Herbert has authored thirteen books such as Charles Darwin’s Religious Views, The Key to Understanding Origins: The Underlying Assumptions and Becoming God: Transhumanism and the Quest for Cybernetic Immortality.

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Dave Jenkins( Executive Director )

Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.