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The Alisa Childers Podcast#314 Does the Bible Contain the Right Gospels? With Adam ClaasenHave you heard that there are 60 gospels about the life of Jesus? Why did Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John make the cut? Historian Adam Claasen joins the podcast to talk all about the gnostic gospels...what they are, when they were discovered, and why they aren't in the Bible. ------------------------------------------------------------------This video is sponsored by:SPERO NATURAL GOODS Hand Crafted Candles, Cold Processed Soap, Natural Skin CareGo to www.speronaturalgoods.com for more information. Use my code: ALISA2025-06-191h 02
GracecityUnbelievable! Was Jesus Even a Real Person? | Adam Claasen2024-12-0133 min
The Wings Over New Zealand ShowWONZ 315 – Grid with Adam ClaasenGuest: Dr. Adam Claasen Host: Dave Homewood Recorded: 12th of November 2024 Published: 28th of November 2024 Duration: 1 hour 17 minutes, 26 seconds This episode is a recording of a presentation given by historian and author Dr. Adam Claasen at the Resthaven Community Hall in Cambridge, on the evening of Tuesday the 12th of November 2024. [...]2024-11-281h 17
The Podcast Browser‘Grid’ the unsung New Zealand war hero Podcast: Sunday Morning (LS 31 · TOP 5% what is this?)Episode: ‘Grid’ the unsung New Zealand war heroPub date: 2024-08-10Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationFirst World War airman Keith 'Grid' Caldwell played a pivotal role in sustaining military aviation in interwar New Zealand, yet he's a name most are unfamiliar with. Dr Adam Claasen is a leading military historian at Massey University. His new book 'Grid: The life and times of First World War fighter ace Keith Caldwell' has been five years in the making...2024-11-2236 min
Orewa Baptist SermonsIsaiah Week 18 - Servant Song #4In this episode, Dr Adam Claasen takes us through Servant Song #4 found in the book of Isaiah.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch60822024-10-2040 min
Student Life NZLegacy Conference 2024 | Day 4: Adam Claasen2024-06-2945 minStudent Life NZLegacy Conference 2024 | Day 3: Adam Claasen2024-06-2846 minStudent Life NZLegacy Conference 2024 | Day 2: Adam Claasen2024-06-2748 minStudent Life NZLegacy Conference 2024 | Day 1: Adam Claasen2024-06-2637 minOrewa Baptist SermonsJesus in the Temple Week 4 - The HammerDr Adam Claasen concludes his series with a look at the Maccabean Revolt. Judas Maccabeus also known as "Judas the Hammer" was a central figure in the Maccabean revolt against the Greek (Seleucid) Empire. Through much fighting and bloodshed, "the Hammer" helped bring temporary peace to the Jewish territories. While walking the temple complex, Jesus claims to be the Messiah (John 10:22-42). Jesus would be the true liberator of Israel and beyond. He will spill his own blood to defeat sin and usher in a kingdom that knows no end.OBC website: https://w...2024-04-2837 minOrewa Baptist SermonsJesus in the Temple Week 3 - Holy Holy HolyThe Most Holy Place was a veiled location in the Temple that housed the Ark of the Covenant. From the Mercy Seat above the Ark, God chose to meet with His people. In this message, Dr Adam Claasen discusses potential reasons for God “veiling” Himself. How does God’s holiness tie into answering this question?OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch60822024-04-2343 minOrewa Baptist SermonsJesus in the Temple Week 2 - WhosoeverIn this episode, Dr Adam Claasen continues his series: Jesus in the Temple.The Temple complex was set up in a way that became more restrictive as you drew closer to the Most Holy Place. Only one person on the planet could enter into the Most Holy Place and that one person could only enter once per year. The work of Jesus removed the restrictions so that whosoever comes unto God can have access to the power and presence of the Lord. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://ww...2024-04-1446 minOrewa Baptist SermonsJesus in the Temple Week 1 - Living StonesIn this message, Dr Adam Claasen opens a 4-week series on Jesus in the Temple. In Luke 2, Jesus is brought to the Temple for dedication. The Temple was one of many structures built by Herod the Great. Herod would build magnificent buildings with stones, but Jesus was going to build something far greater with "living stones". OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch60822024-04-0737 minOrewa Baptist SermonsWeek 3: Jesus: Myth or MessiahDr Adam Claasen joins us again today, for the final installment of this 3-part series. The gospel of Mark is often seen as the first of the New Testament 'biographies' of Jesus. This presentation explores the role of eyewitnesses in the formation of Mark's gospel and in particular, it asks who was the principal source for the stories and sayings of Jesus found within its pages?OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch60822022-10-3137 minOrewa Baptist SermonsWeek 2: Jesus: Myth or MessiahDr Adam Claasen joins us again today, for part 2 of this 3-part series. Historians and academics have approached the reliability of the gospels in a number of different ways. This presentation briefly looks at traditional models around the creation of the gospels, before investigating more recent and startling claims around the role of eyewitnesses in the formation of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch60822022-10-2539 minOrewa Baptist SermonsWeek 1: Jesus: Myth or MessiahJoin our guest speaker today, Dr Adam Claasen, as he leads us through a 3-part series. Week 1: Did Jesus exist? This is the question that this presentation seeks to address. All historians and academics at tertiary institutions globally affirm that he was a real figure in history. The reason for this is that there is strong evidence for his existence. This presentation looks at this evidence.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch60822022-10-1843 minOrewa Baptist SermonsGod's Not Dead Part 4: What If Jesus Had Never Been Born?What would the world look like if Jesus had never been born? Some contend that religion poisons everything but is this true? Has the presence of Christianity changed how society views women and children? Has Christianity positively affected the medical system? The educational system? In this episode, Dr Adam Claasen examines the historical record of Christianity and its positive effects in several vital areas.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch60822021-05-0243 minOrewa Baptist SermonsGod's Not Dead Part 1: Real Faith Isn't BlindDr Claasen challenges us to love God with all your mind (Matt 22:37-38) and tackles the true history of science and how it relates to Christianity.Why do people see science and Christianity as being incompatible? Why do many consider Christianity as anti-science and anti-reason?Did key individuals of the Scientific Revolution really feel it was there Christian duty to advance science?Adam answers these questions and much more in today's episode.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@o...2021-04-1239 min
Every Nation SouthsidePeople and the Book"The more time I spend reading ten second tweets and skimming random articles online, the more it affects my attention span, weakening the [intellectual] muscles I need to read scripture for long distances." ~Trip Lee
God has called us to be 'People of the Book' (God's Holy Bible). Guest speaker Dr Adam Claasen shares the importance of God's word and provides practical tips in helping to combat distractions in this day and age such as the internet and social media. May this encourage you to hunger for more of God's word!
Speaker: Dr A...2019-11-1919 minEvery Nation SouthsideGod and Technology #2 - Distracted FaithHas the internet made you a slave of distractions at the expense of doing what you should be doing at home, work or school, in loving your neighbor and, focusing your thoughts on matters of eternal consequence?
Listen below to how the internet results in rapid alterations in our brain and its functions and how it all relates to our faith.
Speaker: Dr Adam Claasen
2018-11-1941 minEvery Nation SouthsideGod and Technology #1 - Garden to CityWhat does God think about technology and how does it relate to our faith? Listen to the message below on the grand narrative; from garden to city.
Speaker: Dr Adam Claasen2018-11-1241 min
Old SCC Podcast - see new oneDid Jesus Exist?Adam Claasen answers the important question - "Did Jesus Exist?"2018-10-1444 min