147 - The Jewish Messiah with Eric Chabot


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Summary
In this episode of the Apologetics 315 Podcast, host Chad Gross interviews Eric Chabot about his essay, 'Does the Resurrection of Jesus Prove He is the Jewish Messiah?' The conversation explores Chabot's background, his work with Ratio Christi, and the significance of the resurrection in the context of Jewish messianic expectations. Chabot discusses the concept of the Messiah, the varied expectations of the Jewish people in the first century, and the challenges faced when discussing these topics with secular Jews. The episode culminates in Chabot's argument for how the resurrection of Jesus fulfills the role of the Messiah as outlined in the Old Testament. He discusses the role of Israel as a light to the nations and how Jesus fulfills this calling through his ministry and resurrection. He explores Jewish identity, common objections to Jesus as the Messiah, and the significance of the resurrection in proving Jesus' messianic claims. The discussion also delves into the interpretation of Isaiah 53 and the complexities of Jewish reactions to Jesus, emphasizing the need for understanding and dialogue. Eric concludes by recommending resources for further study on these topics.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Apologetics 315 Podcast
03:11 Interview with Eric Chabot: The Resurrection and the Messiah
09:38 Understanding the Concept of Messiah
13:52 Exploring First Century Messianic Expectations
19:17 Challenges in Conversations about the Messiah
23:55 Making the Case for Jesus as the Jewish Messiah
29:07 Israel's Calling and the Light to the Nations
32:16 Jewish Identity and Beliefs
34:38 Common Objections to Jesus as Messiah
37:25 Evidential Concerns and the Resurrection
41:31 Isaiah 53: The Messianic Debate
47:32 Understanding Jewish Reactions to Jesus
54:14 Resources for Further Study
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