Bart Ehrman argues that the first Christians believed Jesus *became* the Son of God at his (alleged) resurrection. Does this view qualify as Adoptionism, and does it accurately reflect the beliefs of the first Christians? Dr. J clarifies this complex historical issue.
0:04:46 Intro Music
0:05:17 Welcome and Introduction
0:08:10 Overview of Ehrman’s Exalted Christology
0:10:30 Not Adoptionism?
0:15:31 The Backward Movement of Christology: Theological Development
0:20:31 Baptism in Mark
0:23:34 Baptism in Luke
0:27:29 Word of Mouth or Secretaries
0:29:36 Reviewing His Theory
0:31:25 Six Problems for Ehrman: Selective Use of Sources
0:35:51 Six Problems for Ehrman: Requires Sources to be Inconsistent
0:37:46 Six Problems for Ehrman: Early Worship
0:38:50 Six Problems for Ehrman: Insufficient Time for Development
0:41:11 Six Problems for Ehrman: Irrelevant
0:42:08 Six Problems for Ehrman: Roman Concept, Not Jewish
0:45:41 Mailbag, Online Comments, & maybe haters: On Dan McClelland
0:48:39 Mailbag, Online Comments, & maybe haters: What About a Cult Leader’s Miracles?
0:55:45: Wrap Up
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