Do we know the date of Jesus's crucifixion and resurrection? Dr. Chilton explains that we have good, solid reasons for accepting a specific date for both Jesus's crucifixion and resurrection. He also notes that these dates pan out quite interestingly for 2026. Listen to discover much more about the date of the original Good Friday and Easter.

1. What was Paul’s background?

2. What was Paul’s Christology?

3. How did Paul view salvation and justification?

4. How does Paul view the law and grace?

5. Did Paul’s theology conflict with James's?

6. What was Paul’s focus on the Gentiles?

Brian G. Chilton, M.Div., Ph.D.

Dr. Brian G. Chilton (PhD, Liberty University) is the founder of Bellator Christi Ministries and the co-host of the Bellator Christi Podcast. He serves as a hospice chaplain and an Adjunct Professor of Apologetics for Carolina College of Biblical Studies, a Dissertation Mentor/Adjunct Professor for Liberty University in the PhD in Applied Apologetics program, and an Adjunct Professor/Dissertation Reader at Carolina University in the DMin program. Dr. Chilton's primary area of research is on early Christianity, oral traditions, NT creeds, the blend of divine sovereignty and human freedom, and near-death experiences (NDEs).

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1) What is the central theme of Acts?

2) How does Acts continue the story of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke?

3) Why is the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost considered a turning point in salvation history?

4) How does Acts balance divine sovereignty and human freedom?

5) What role does the Holy Spirit play in the empowering of the apostles and the shaping of the church?

6) How does the Holy Spirit frame the local and global ministry of gospel evangelism?

7) How do the speeches of Peter and Paul serve as an anchor to the book of Acts?

About the Host

Dr. Brian G. Chilton (PhD, Liberty University) is the founder of Bellator Christi Ministries and the co-host of the Bellator Christi Podcast. He serves as a hospice chaplain and an Adjunct Professor of Apologetics for Carolina College of Biblical Studies, a Dissertation Mentor/Adjunct Professor for Liberty University in the PhD in Applied Apologetics program, and an Adjunct Professor/Dissertation Reader at Carolina University in the DMin program. Dr. Chilton's primary area of research is on early Christianity, oral traditions, NT creeds, the blend of divine sovereignty and human freedom, and near-death experiences (NDEs).

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