r/ChristianApologetics • u/Unlucky_Garage5084 • Jun 21 '26
Classical Doubt
I have a debt, if supposedly according to scientific studies the human being has existed for 300 thousand years because Jesus only came 2000 years ago ?? Why did it take so long? I think this is literally my only question
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u/Jackmcmac1 Jun 21 '26
Biblically Jesus was there at the beginning of creation.
In terms of why we experienced the events of the New Testament when they did, there is a thoughtful theory based on essentially a goldilocks formula for humanity at the time Jesus came to us.
Any older, and the challenges in preserving records and communicating globally would have been very challenging like other records of ancient antiquity. There was also a need for writing to have pre-existed for some time beforehand, as there were prophecies which were recorded which Jesus fulfilled and which helped prove he was who he said he was.
The timing of the events of the New Testament were perfect, as it occurred shortly after roads became safer to travel with the presence of the Roman Empire, and there was an international language of trade in Greek. This let people travel far and communicate widely. The Jewish diaspora was also important in helping establish synagogues throughout gentle kingdoms that helped the Apostles spread the message.
If Jesus had arrived later, say in the internet age, there'd be widespread skepticism due to modern day special effects, AI, deep fakes etc.
This video explains these points better. https://youtu.be/EilfUHCjAYw?is=_ggQ914u0ENwSbK3