1. and the Reliability of the Gospels
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and the Reliability of the Gospels
Are the writers of the gospels reliable as historians, writing reliable history?
Who wrote the gospels?
Were they accurate in what they recorded?
Do they hold up to tests of honesty and integrity?

2. and the Reliability of the Gospels
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and the Reliability of the Gospels
Are the writers of the gospels reliable as historians, writing reliable history?
Did they intend to write historically?

3. Jesus Are the gospels consistent? Do the gospels contradict each
and the Reliability of the Gospels
Are the gospels consistent in their history,
or contradictory?
Are the gospels consistent?
Do the gospels contradict each
other?

4. and the Reliability of the Gospels
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and the Reliability of the Gospels
Why does this matter?
They record the history of a man who
makes claims and did things that, if true, are of eternal significance and consequence.