Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
The skeptic Paul converted:
Paul stands as a unique historical figure because his conversion had a high social and personal cost.
He walked away from a position of power and authority within the Jewish leadership to join a group he was previously authorized to eliminate.
This level of commitment from a former enemy provides a layer of historical certainty that is rarely found in ancient biographies.
Scholars from all backgrounds prioritize his testimony because a person does not undergo such a radical and dangerous life shift without a profound cause.
We examine why his personal experience remains the most difficult piece of evidence for skeptics to explain away.
The reel is part of the Dig and Delve conference in Canada: youtube.com/watch?v=rDo9mldPybs
#history #apologetics #paul #christians #theologians
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Mike Licona is Professor of New Testament Studies at Houston Christian University. HCU offers an accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HCU campus in Houston.
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🎓You can also earn a Master of Divinity degree that can be completed entirely online at bit.ly/3po5uEX
👨🏻🎓 HCU offers a rigorous Doctorate of Ministry degree: https://hc.edu/houston-theological-seminary/dmin/
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The skeptic Paul converted:
Paul stands as a unique historical figure because his conversion had a high social and personal cost.
He walked away from a position of power and authority within the Jewish leadership to join a group he was previously authorized to eliminate.
This level of commitment from a former enemy provides a layer of historical certainty that is rarely found in ancient biographies.
Scholars from all backgrounds prioritize his testimony because a person does not undergo such a radical and dangerous life shift without a profound cause.
We examine why his personal experience remains the most difficult piece of evidence for skeptics to explain away.
The reel is part of the Dig and Delve conference in Canada: youtube.com/watch?v=rDo9mldPybs
#history #apologetics #paul #christians #theologians
____________________
Mike Licona is Professor of New Testament Studies at Houston Christian University. HCU offers an accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HCU campus in Houston.
📜For more information, visit bit.ly/2Wlej6Z
🎓You can also earn a Master of Divinity degree that can be completed entirely online at bit.ly/3po5uEX
👨🏻🎓 HCU offers a rigorous Doctorate of Ministry degree: https://hc.edu/houston-theological-seminary/dmin/
🌐WEBSITE: risenjesus.com
💻FACEBOOK: facebook.com/DrMikeLicona
📱TWITTER: twitter.com/DrMikeLicona
📚 Buy “Jesus, Contradicted”: bit.ly/48H0FNM
📚 Buy "The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus": amzn.to/38vTfNU
📚Buy "The Resurrection of Jesus: A New Historiographical Approach": amzn.to/2NOOZkT
📚Buy "Paul Meets Muhammad": amzn.to/2RdEFoB
📚Buy "Why Are There Differences in the Gospels?": amzn.to/36dzc5C
🅿️ If you like Mike's work, become a patron by visiting his new Patreon page at patreon.com/RisenJesus or make a tax-deductible contribution(s) as allowed by law by going to Mike's secured website:
✋risenjesus.com/donate
