In order for an opinion about something to be credible, it must adequately explain the existing evidence. This is especially true for ideas about the long ago past.

“But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better better for him that a millstone be hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea” (Matthew 18:6).

“For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow His steps” (I Peter 2:21).

“He that spared not His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?” (Romans 8:32).

“He that saith he abideth in Him ought himself also so to walk, even as He walked” (I John 2:6).