There are many answers to this question. Some believe it fell from the sky, others say a council made a declaration. In this discussion, I go through the history of the canonization process of the Bible, relying heavily on work from Fr. Stephen De Young. How exactly did we get the Bible? The answer may surprise you. ————— REFERENCES: The Whole Counsel of God (Book) | Fr. Stephen De Young Is the Book of Revelation Canonical in the Orthodox Church? | Fr. Stephen De Young: https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/wholecounsel/2018/08/15/is-the-book-of-revelation-canonical-in-the-orthodox-church/ The Error of Chiliasm | Fr. Michael Pomazansky: https://orthochristian.com/86555.html ————— Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UNTOAGES

Some question whether or not the Bible we have today can really be trusted. Who’s to say it hasn’t been corrupted over time? Today, I’ll be discussing various historical facts that will put this worry to rest. ————— REFERENCES: The Reliability of the New Testament | Inspiring Philosophy: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1mr9ZTZb3TW70EEo4e2onJ4lq1QYSzrY ————— Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UNTOAGES

Christianity stands or falls on one simple question: did Jesus really rise from the dead? How can modern, enlightened people come to believe that someone died and rose again? Is there any evidence for this? In this episode, I tackle what I believe to be one of the most important matters one can investigate: the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. ————— REFERENCES: The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus | Gary Habermas & Michael Licona The Resurrection of Jesus | Inspiring Philosophy: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1mr9ZTZb3TUYymBPce08oyuhnHLLkR_B Prologue of Orchid (Web): https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/ochrid Prologue of Orchid (Print): https://sebastianpress.org/the-prologue-of-ohrid-lives-of-saints-hymns-reflections-and-homilies-for-every-day-of-the-year/ On The Incarnation | St. Athanasius: https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/2802.htm Jesus wasn't the only man to be crucified. Here's the history behind this brutal practice. | Laura Geggel: https://www.livescience.com/65283-crucifixion-history.html#:~:text=In%20Rome%2C%20the%20crucifixion%20process,and%20hung%20from%20the%20cross.&text=At%20this%20time%2C%20the%20victims,times%2C%20according%20to%20the%20report ————— Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UNTOAGES

People today find it incredulous to believe that Jesus really rose from the dead. However, many of the most common objections are rooted in historical misunderstandings. As such, they can be easily refuted, as I aim to do in this discussion. ————— REFERENCES: The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus | Gary Habermas & Michael Licona The Resurrection of Jesus | Inspiring Philosophy: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1mr9ZTZb3TUYymBPce08oyuhnHLLkR_B Prologue of Orchid (Web): https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/ochrid Prologue of Orchid (Print): https://sebastianpress.org/the-prologue-of-ohrid-lives-of-saints-hymns-reflections-and-homilies-for-every-day-of-the-year/ On The Incarnation | St. Athanasius: https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/2802.htm Jesus wasn't the only man to be crucified. Here's the history behind this brutal practice. | Laura Geggel: https://www.livescience.com/65283-crucifixion-history.html#:~:text=In%20Rome%2C%20the%20crucifixion%20process,and%20hung%20from%20the%20cross.&text=At%20this%20time%2C%20the%20victims,times%2C%20according%20to%20the%20report ————— Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UNTOAGES

Many Christians know what happened to Jesus, but not many know what happened to the twelve apostles. Many are unaware of their struggles after the book of Acts and of their gruesome martyrdoms. In this episode, I read the lives of these men from the Prologue of Orchid! These stories are very brutal, so the listener's discretion is advised. ————— CHAPTERS: 0:00 Video Intro 0:20 Introduction 1:25 The Holy Apostle Peter 3:15 The Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called 5:16 The Holy Apostle James, Son of Zebedee 6:54 St John the Theologian, Apostle and Evangelist 9:08 The Holy Apostle Philip 11:03 The Holy Apostle Bartholomew 13:12 The Holy Apostle Thomas 15:25 The Holy Apostle Matthew the Evangelist 18:05 The Holy Apostle James, Son of Alphaeus 19:13 The Holy Apostle Jude 20:48 The Holy Apostle Simon the Zealot 21:31 The Holy Apostle Paul 22:40 Conclusions 24:19 Video Outro ————— REFERENCES: Prologue of Orchid (Web): https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/ochrid Prologue of Orchid (Print): https://sebastianpress.org/the-prologue-of-ohrid-lives-of-saints-hymns-reflections-and-homilies-for-every-day-of-the-year/ The Holy Apostle Peter: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/june-29th-holy-foremost-apostles-peter-and-paul The Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/november-30th-apostle-andrew The Holy Apostle James, Son of Zebedee: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/april-30th-saint-james-the-son-of-zebedee St John the Theologian, Apostle and Evangelist: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/september-26th-saint-john-the-theologian The Holy Apostle Philip: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/november-14th-apostle-philip The Holy Apostle Bartholomew: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/june-11th-holy-apostle-bartholomew The Holy Apostle Thomas: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/october-6th-apostle-thomas The Holy Apostle Matthew the Evangelist: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/november-16th-apostle-matthew-the-evangelist The Holy Apostle James, Son of Alphaeus: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/october-9th-apostle-james-the-son-of-alphaeus The Holy Apostle Jude: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/holy-apostle-thaddeus-jude The Holy Apostle Simon the Zealot: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/may-10th-apostle-simon-the-zealot The Holy Apostle Paul: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/june-29th-holy-foremost-apostles-peter-and-paul ————— Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UNTOAGES

The apostles suffered extreme torments for Christ, but the Christian persecution was only beginning. In this episode, I read the lives of several early Christian martyrs as suggested by viewers. These stories are very gruesome, so the listener's discretion is advised. ————— CHAPTERS: 0:00 Video Intro 0:20 Introduction 0:54 Roman Gladiatorial Games 2:53 The Hieromartyr Ignatius the God-Bearer, Bishop of Antioch 4:51 The Hieromartyr Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna 7:14 The Holy and Great Martyr Barbara 9:49 The Holy and Great Martyr George 12:05 The Holy Martyr Photini 12:58 The Holy and Great Martyr Eustace 15:44 The Holy and Great Martyr Dimitrios 18:33 The Forty Holy Martyrs of Sebaste 21:07 The Holy Martyrs Timothy and Maura 22:45 Conclusions 24:20 Video Outro ————— REFERENCES: Prologue of Orchid (Web): https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/ochrid Prologue of Orchid (Print): https://sebastianpress.org/the-prologue-of-ohrid-lives-of-saints-hymns-reflections-and-homilies-for-every-day-of-the-year/ Murderous Games: Gladiatorial Contests in Ancient Rome | Keith Hopkins: https://www.historytoday.com/archive/feature/murderous-games-gladiatorial-contests-ancient-rome The Hieromartyr Ignatius the God-Bearer, Bishop of Antioch: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/december-21st-saint-ignatius-the-god-bearer The Hieromartyr Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/february-23rd-saint-polycarp-of-smyrna The Holy and Great Martyr Barbara: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/december-4th-great-martyr-barbara The Holy and Great Martyr George: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/april-23rd-holy-great-martyr-and-trophy-bearer-george The Holy Martyr Photini: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/march-20th-saint-photina The Holy and Great Martyr Eustace: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/september-20th-saint-eustace The Holy Martyrs Timothy and Maura: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/may-3rd-holy-martyrs-timothy-and-maura The Forty Holy Martyrs of Sebaste: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/march-9th-holy-40-martyrs-of-sebaste ————— Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UNTOAGES

Islam is the world’s fastest growing religion. Should Christians be concerned? Well, I also believe Islam is the world's goofiest religion. In this episode, I give the listener all the details necessary to refute it. ————— REFERENCES: One Mistake Destroys Islam | Apostate Prophet: https://youtu.be/9n6-CrsZbfo?si=T-hUNUjcFdqud3tg How Islam Got Jesus Completely Wrong | Apostate Prophet: https://youtu.be/Y7E_tW2HXfk?si=3uMb2f6u_qhe3QZJ The Quranic Trinity Muslims Don’t Want You To Know About | Orthodox Shahada: https://youtu.be/zGh7hm9-asM?si=xfm2UTtv3lVSXC05 Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity | Nabeel Qureshi Who Killed Mohommad? | Acts 17 Polemics: https://youtu.be/KCTP6LJd620?si=lEQgCi6bR4R69Wvy Orthodox Shahada: https://www.youtube.com/@OrthodoxShahada ————— Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UNTOAGES

There are many misconceptions surrounding Judaism, and many details about it that are not known to the general public. Today, I outline some of the problematic aspects of Rabbinic Judaism and demonstrate how the true religion of Israel is fulfilled in Orthodox Christianity, not Judaism. ————— REFERENCES: The Religion of the Apostles | Fr. Stephen De Young The Jewish Talmud And Its Use for Christian Apologetics | Christian Research Journal Reads Podcast: https://youtu.be/bm4rVoIFYzY?si=_A1uAYbgMZlioyUK Jesus in the Talmud | Peter Schäfer Christian Worship & the Old Testament | Orthodox Shahada: https://youtu.be/jkmh68urI6A?si=oo_kueqLnxZcwgIE Orthodox Worship | Benjamin Williams & Harold Anstall Orthodox Christianity and Zionism are Morally Incompatible | Nicholas https://orthodoxreflections.com/orthodox-christianity-and-zionism-are-morally-incompatible/ Jay Dyer on Rabbinic Judaism: https://youtu.be/Sv9Eif4DSbo?si=7n7x5cmpI3MRy2CE What is Rabbinic Judaism? | Kyle: https://youtu.be/fnctYaJh_y4?si=0nG6mmABg2mE_A8R 47 Old Testament Prophecies of Jesus | Mary Fairchild: https://www.learnreligions.com/prophecies-of-jesus-fulfilled-700159 Josephus & Jesus | Paul L. Maier: https://www.namb.net/apologetics/resource/josephus-and-jesus/ ————— Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UNTOAGES

Christianity is the world’s largest religion, and yet, it is arguably the most persecuted religion as well. Through this series, I am to defend Christianity in a holistic manner. I begin with outlining how the Bible came about and historical details about its preservation. Then, I address the most central matter to the faith: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Next, I discuss the lives of the apostles, martyrs, and early saints, as their experiences are highly relevant to the overall case for Christianity. And lastly, I take a look at the other world religions, especially Islam and Judaism, to see how they stack up compared to Orthodox Christianity. I pray this strengthens the faith of Christians everywhere! ————— CHAPTERS: 0:00 Video Intro 0:20 How Did We Get The Bible? 12:32 Yes, The New Testament is Reliable 22:09 Here’s Proof That Jesus Rose From The Dead 43:47 Refuting Objections to The Resurrection 57:42 What Happened to The 12 Apostles? 1:21:43 Memorable Martyrs of the Early Church 1:45:52 Everything You Need to Know About Islam 2:02:13 Judaism is NOT What You Think 2:31:49 Everyone Has Something to Say About Jesus 2:43:54 Video Outro ————— REFERENCES: Unfortunately, YouTube told me this would make the description too long, so please refer to the descriptions of the original videos for the sources. How Did We Get The Bible?: https://youtu.be/h6VaYvvAis4 Yes, The New Testament is Reliable: https://youtu.be/LJPVNTVaBHc Here’s Proof That Jesus Rose From The Dead: https://youtu.be/OLaitVhJmNQ Refuting Objections to The Resurrection: https://youtu.be/yTgrhK40tpI What Happened to The 12 Apostles?: https://youtu.be/_hC5OYK2Dz0 Memorable Martyrs of the Early Church: https://youtu.be/PYvkxtFZvPo Everything You Need to Know About Islam: https://youtu.be/NuRnQbI9uTo Judaism is NOT What You Think: https://youtu.be/m3AaXw09WQA Everyone Has Something to Say About Jesus: https://youtu.be/MtNqy_OxMSs ————— Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UNTOAGES