Top Bible Scholar Debunks TikTok Bible Myths | Dr. Dan Wallace

From viral TikTok claims to skeptical arguments popularized by comedians and progressive influencers, Christians are constantly told that the Bible was rewritten, corrupted, edited by kings and popes, and passed down like a giant game of telephone. But is any of that actually true? In this conversation, I sit down with New Testament scholar Dr. Dan Wallace as he explains what textual criticism really is, how New Testament manuscripts were copied and preserved, what textual variants actually mean, and why the evidence for the reliability of the New Testament is far stronger than most people realize. We discuss: Whether the Bible was changed over time The “telephone game” objection Bart Ehrman and textual variants How scholars determine the original wording of Scripture Why manuscript differences don’t threaten core Christian doctrine The history of canonization and transmission Viral skeptical claims circulating online today Why this conversation matters for Christians raising kids in a skeptical culture If questions about the reliability of Scripture have ever unsettled you—or someone you love—this episode offers both historical depth and practical clarity. ----------------------------------------------------------------- This video is sponsored by: SEVEN WEEKS COFFEE Taste the Coffee that is Saving Lives. Go to http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com/ for more information. Use my code: ALISA FOUNDATION WORLDVIEW Foundation Worldview creates curriculum series that will empower your child to think Biblically in a deceptive world. Go to www.foundationworldview.com for more information. Use my code: ALISA GOOD RANCHERS American Meat Delivered Go to https://go.goodranchers.com/alisa for more information. Use my code: ALISA ALLIANCE FAMILY SERVICES Alliance Family Services is a Gospel-centered organization that relentlessly advocates for preborn children, women, and families by providing exceptional reproductive healthcare, Biblical discipleship, and social support. Go to www.alliancefamilyservices.org for more information ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Booking: www.alisachilders.com/booking To help in your study of the Bible: www.logos.com/alisa To Purchase the new CD, “Beauty from the Ash”, go to www.alisachilders.com/music There you can get the CD, backing tracks, string charts, rhythm charts and stems. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/alisachilders To order “Another Gospel”: www.alisachilders.com/another-gospel/ To order “Live Your Truth": www.alisachilders.com/live-your-truth-and-other-lies/ To order “The Deconstruction of Christianity”: https://alisachilders.com/the-deconstruction-of-christianity/ Potential Sponsors: https://alisachilders.com/sponsor-request-form/ 0:00 – Intro 5:27 – Why this topic matters: Alisa's faith crisis and questions about Bible reliability 6:13 – Introduction to Daniel Wallace and textual criticism 8:57 – What textual criticism actually is 13:18 – Daniel Wallace's personal faith crisis and why he pursued Greek/textual studies 23:19 – Foundation: canon, manuscript copying, and defining textual variants 24:47 – How textual criticism works and why manuscripts contain differences 31:48 – Do the variants actually matter? Meaningful vs. meaningful/viable variants 35:31 – Bart Ehrman, Misquoting Jesus, and whether doctrine is affected 43:55 – David Cross clip: “the Bible is a giant game of telephone” 47:03 – Why the “telephone game” analogy fails 51:00 – How New Testament copying actually spread and multiplied across regions 55:39 – Early manuscripts and why later copies aren't all we possess 59:46 – The transmission argument: why it differs from a single-chain telephone game 1:01:05 –Constantine/deity-of-Christ claims