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Dr. Stephen Meyer begins to lay a historical foundation for the accuracy of the biblical text by looking into the lives of Abraham and his descendants.

Historians have discussed the narrative of the Exodus story for centuries, but this is more than just a great drama; the Exodus is a revealing look into the nature and character of God Himself.

Biblical texts document the Israelites conquering the Canaanite towns and cities. However, details mentioned in these ancient writings have been scrutinized in light of archaeological finds. Allow the evidence to lead you to the most logical conclusion.

Discover that if one can discount the historicity of the bible, its theological implications and message can also be dismissed. But if these stories prove to be true, then the message and meaning of the Bible must be taken seriously as well.

This lesson examines the archaeological record of Sennacherib's assault on Judah. Learn how the evidence backs up the Bible's account of the defense of Jerusalem.

This lesson describes the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians, thereby ending the Davidic monarchy. Due to Israel's rebellion against God, He handed them over to their enemies to be taken into exile.

Recent archaeological finds have unearthed mounds of evidence that are slowly bringing an end to Biblical skepticism. By looking at this evidence, studying the recent findings and corroborating the stories, we realize the accuracy of the New Testament.

From the very beginning, Luke informs his reader that he is writing history. In fact, Luke states that he is simply writing down eyewitness accounts. He is not writing propaganda, fiction or myth, which can be troubling for some as he presents Jesus as Messiah.

As evidence continues to build, it is becoming harder and harder to doubt the historicity of the New Testament. Stories, places, individuals and events continue to be verified, bolstering our confidence in the reliability of the early Christian writings.

In this final session, Dr. Meyer culminates his defense of Scripture by studying the trial of Jesus. Specifically, he examines extra-biblical sources that attest to the historicity of individuals who played key roles in the events of that momentous week.