Paul commended the Bereans because they did their own research to find out if what he said is true.
No matter what I provide for sources, no one will be influenced by my providing them, and it would only lead to an endless series of my providing evidence that many would reject.
I would rather do what Paul did. Anyone serious about knowing the truth will do their own research - and then come to their own conclusions based on that research. If they do it themselves, they will have reason to change an opinion.
For almost 50 years of ministry, one of my main focus points is to encourage believers to not accept anything because some man says it, but to “search the scriptures” for themselves. Few Christians get their knowledge directly from scripture or personal study, but their pastor, Sunday school teacher, or a book or video. Accordingly, I don’t want anyone to accept anything I say, but to do their own research.
One of the prime reasons for the spiritual poverty of so many who claim to be Christians is that all their knowledge is second hand (pre-digested - like baby food) and very little is first hand study of scripture and personal relationship with the Lord and seeking Him.....not the “meat of the word.”
Another matter is scripture itself tells us to “not go beyond what is written....” Where scripture is silent, we can only surmise - and if it is not important enough to be addressed directly by scripture, it’s not something we should focus on or argue about. We should major in the major issues, not peripheral ones........like the precise date of Christmas.....