About this episode

This episode investigates the reasons behind Jesus' arrival on earth and the circumstances surrounding his crucifixion.

Part four of our investigation into “Who Killed Jesus” focuses on why Jesus came to earth in the first place. The opinions expressed in the videos or source material connected to this podcast are not necessarily those of Monumental Ministries. Clips Used (Opener): The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+meaning+of+the+cross+billy+graham); Bill O'Reilly talks about "Killing Jesus" on 60 Minutes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWEf5gheGwg&t=97s); Jesus was Innocent - important sermon clip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDGPuwmuemo); Jordan Peterson discusses the story of Christ's crucifixion on Joe Rogan Experience podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzif0afjN5A&t=77s); Who killed Jesus and why? The politics surrounding his death (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzIbAskEmR8&t=150s); Jesus was Innocent (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6h0Jvl4q8s); Who Killed Jesus? The historical context of Jesus' crucifixion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLkD4JmTbQk&t=43s) Other Clips: “2007: Marion Jones admits to doping” ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkQpTdVK1cc ); “R.C. Sproul: The Necessity of the…

People in this episode

Host: Matt Anderson

Topics covered

• Jesus' purpose
• historical context
• crucifixion
• politics of Jesus' death
• atonement

Keywords

• Jesus
• crucifixion
• atonement
• Billy Graham
• Jordan Peterson
• historical context
• politics
• Killing Jesus

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Killing Jesus, The Real Meaning of the Cross, Joe Rogan Experience

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