today we're going to visit the following of these topics. but before we do I want you to write down these four questions 1. what was authentic to Christians? 2. what were the messages of the Gospels? 3. are the gospels authentic? 4. is the Quran authentic? based on these questions we are going to go on to a journey Through Time to look at the first century Christians and what they believed, the eyewitness accounts and everything listed below. Christian Scriptures: The Gospels' reliability is supported by eyewitness accounts and oral traditions. Early Christian texts emerged amidst persecution and were shaped by apostles' accounts. Gospel Timelines and Canonicity: The Gospels were written decades after Jesus’s ministry, with varying timelines and inclusion debates. Early church councils finalized the biblical canon. Quran’s Authenticity: The Quran's standardization under Caliph Usman involved destroying earlier versions, raising authenticity concerns. Contradictions in Arabic interpretations are also discussed. Persecution and Growth: Early Christians faced intense Roman persecution. Despite this, Christianity grew rapidly, emphasizing redemption and the Trinity. Comparative Analysis: Differences in the transmission and preservation of Christian and Islamic texts are examined, emphasizing Christianity’s consistent core message. email ministermartyr@gmail.com X @ministermartyr instagram @martyr.ministries