Seeing is Not Believing, Part II, with J. D. Atkins: Luke 24:41-45

Seeing is Not Believing, Part II, with J. D. Atkins: Luke 24:41-45

Author: Wheaton College January 19, 2026 Duration: 15:02

Following his resurrection in Luke 24 Jesus startles his disciples by appearing among them when they are talking about him. By v. 41, properly understood, they are still not believing. Luke's implicit argument about what finally brings them to faith requires close attention to the Greek wording and clues as to discourse structure. Dr. J. D. Atkins is Associate Professor of New Testament Language and Literature, and Chair of the Department of Biblical and Exegetical Studies at Tyndale Theological Seminary. Among other things he has authored, The Doubt of the Apostles and the Resurrection Faith of the Early Church. He is working (coauthor) on Forty Questions on the Gospels (Kregel).

In this episode, Dr. J. D. Atkins concludes his discussion of Luke 24:41-45.

Check out related programs at Wheaton College: 

B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/3Z9V1kg
M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/4jzKnwy





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