CrossExamined Blog
Tackling today’s toughest questions, these posts explore topics on God, morality, science, and culture.
Whether you’re a skeptic or believer, each article challenges your worldview and sharpens your thinking. Engaging, thought-provoking, and unapologetic, this is a place to dig deeper and follow the truth wherever it leads.
The Fast But Quiet Creeping of Everyday Cancel Culture: 3 Things Christians Need to Know
Apologetics for Parents, Culture CrossExaminedBy Natasha Crain Last month, the CEO of video game maker Tripwire Interactive was made to step down from his job just 53 hours after he tweeted support for the new Texas abortion law (which banned abortion after the baby’s heartbeat can be detected). Here’s the offensive tweet that apparently warranted the loss of his job: “Proud […]
Confronting Homosexuality in a Culture of Identity (Part 3)
Culture CrossExamined, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Josh Klein As we enter into the final section of critiquing the objections to the orthodox view of homosexual activity as a sin, it is important to note, again, why I am spending such a significant amount of time on these particular points. The rallying cry for the liberal theologian has been grace, mercy and love, […]
How We Got Our Bible
4. Is the NT True?, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Ryan Leasure This article is the first in a series of nine blog posts that will unpack the story of how we got our Bible. That is to say, the Bible didn’t just fall from heaven into our laps. Rather, the Bible is the result of a long process that starts from the mind […]
Before You Hit Send by Emerson Eggerichs- Audio Book Highlight
Culture CrossExamined, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Luke Nix Introduction If you consume a large portion of your material through audio, it is hard to get past a good deal on an excellent audio book. Twice every year ChristianAudio.com runs a sale on most of their collection, and you can usually pick up these great audio resources for $7.49. The time has come […]
We Need More Sound Biblical Doctrine Taught in the American Church
Apologetics for Parents, Culture CrossExamined, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Jason Jimenez We’ve all heard and seen the numbers that show how biblically illiterate Christians are in America. For example, the reputable Barna Group cites only 6% of identified Christians possess a biblical worldview. This is (more or less) verified by Pew Research Center and LifeWay Research. No matter how many times I’ve studied […]
Resurrection Defense Series: How the Resurrection Impacts Theology
3. Are Miracles Possible?, Jesus Christ, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Brian Chilton In September of 1993, my grandmother, Eva Chilton, passed away from a long battle with congestive heart failure. She was the first of my grandparents to pass. My grandmother was a kind, loving woman who used to play board games with us grandchildren. Her smile was illuminating, and her laughter was infectious. […]
The Mind-Blowing Meaning Behind the Sign of Jonah
3. Are Miracles Possible?, Atheism, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Erik Manning Recently I stumbled across what I thought was a rather silly meme: Oof. Here’s the thing: No matter if you believe Jonah is historical or ahistorical (and some Christians, like C.S. Lewis, believed it was the latter), this meme misses the point. Science tells us what nature does when left to itself; […]
The Decline of Christianity—and Rationality—in the West
Culture CrossExamined, Jesus Christ, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy J. Brian Huffling The Issue On August 22, 2021, the Christian Post published an article that claimed greater “than 60% of born again Christians in America between the ages of 18 and 39 believe that Buddha, Muhammad and Jesus are all valid paths to salvation and over 30% say they either believe that Jesus sinned like […]
Extrabiblical Evidence for the Veracity of the Gospel History
4. Is the NT True?, Theology and Christian ApologeticsIn a previous article, I reviewed several arguments that are typically raised in support of the historicity of Jesus but, upon closer inspection, turn out to be of extremely limited evidential value. In this article, I will discuss an approach to arguing from extrabiblical sources that I consider to be much more robust. Whereas in the […]
Confronting Homosexuality in a Culture of Identity (Part 2)
Culture CrossExamined, Legislating Morality, Culture & PoliticsBy Josh Klein Previously, we looked at the dichotomy between what it means to declare homosexual activity a sin and how those who believe in Christian orthodoxy deal with it. We addressed the current cultural movement’s roots and introduced the idea of identity into the argument. It was necessary to do this so that […]
Who is the Leading Person of Interest?
Jesus Christ, Theology and Christian ApologeticsWhy are murders so interesting to us? Some of the most popular podcasts, videos, and news headlines are about high-profile homicides. We are often consumed with the primary suspect the cops often call “the person of interest.” Right now, the headlines are obsessed with Brian Laundrie? Where is he? Did he do it? If so, […]
Confronting Homosexuality in a Culture of Identity (Part 1)
Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Josh Klein Lil Nas X Do you know the name? I do not know why you would, but Lil Nas X has become a bit of a cultural icon in recent years. He wrote a hit country/hip-hop song in 2019 called “Old Town Road” with country star Billy Ray Cyrus. The success of the […]
Serpents, Dragons, and the Bible
Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Ryan Leasure If you’re from an Appalachian snake-handling church, I’m sorry to disappoint. This is not THAT kind of post. Instead, it’s a post about how the Bible portrays snakes, serpents, and dragons. More than that, it’s about how a mighty warrior defeats the serpent to rescue his precious bride. If that story sounds […]
The Best Apologetics Book for Beginners?
Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Mikel Del Rosario One of the most common questions I get asked is, “What is the BEST apologetics book for beginners?” In this video, I share my top 5 apologetics book recommendations for people just getting started with apologetics. Click the links below and use the “Look Inside” feature to decide which one is […]
On Apologetics and Spiritual Warfare
Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Bob Perry In my experience, the typical discussion of “spiritual warfare” centers on the stuff of the old Frank Peretti novels like This Present Darkness or Piercing the Darkness. It’s all about gargoyle-looking demons snarling on our shoulders, power plays, and satanic influences. But the whole “devil made me do it” thing has always seemed a little over-the-top […]
Resurrection Defense Series: Archaeological Evidences Supporting the Resurrection
Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Brian Chilton We have examined various lines of evidence that support the notion that Jesus literally rose from the dead. As we wrap up the series, it may prove beneficial to describe a few pieces of archaeological evidence that supports the resurrection of Jesus. Archaeological evidence can neither prove nor disprove an event of […]
Does Jesus Devastate An Old Earth?
2. Does God Exist?, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Luke Nix Introduction Science and faith issues are no doubt a hot topic of discussion when it comes to defending the truth of Christianity. Many Christians hold many different views about the timing and mechanism of God’s creative acts. Some views hold numerous details in common while others may hold only many details in […]
Don’t believe me? Check for yourself!
Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Andrew Cowley When I was 14 years old, I publicly (and sincerely) denied the existence of God. I was wholly convinced that God didn’t exist and those who believed in God were delusional, unintelligent, naïve, and emotionally weak. Belief in God was the thing of fairy tales—not something intellectual or rational. As an atheist, […]
What Does This Verse Mean to You? Some Thoughts on Understanding the Bible
Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Richard Howe In our recent live-stream about truth, we demonstrated how properly understanding the nature of truth and recognizing that truth about reality is objective and knowable are crucial in properly doing both apologetics and Bible study. We also discussed that language is capable of communicating objective truth about reality, including communication found in the Bible. […]
What Are Students Learning At Yale? A Review of Dale Martin’s Introductory Lecture on the New Testament
Theology and Christian ApologeticsDale Martin is a scholar of the New Testament, formerly a professor at Yale University until his retirement in 2018. Prior to his appointment at Yale, Martin was a faculty member at Rhodes College and Duke University. Yale University generously uploads many lecture series, covering various disciplines, to their “YaleCourses” YouTube channel. One of their […]
Are Christians the New Extremists? Yes, and That’s Okay
Legislating Morality, Culture & Politics, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Natasha Crain My blog and podcast have been quiet since April because I was finishing writing my new book, Faithfully Different: Regaining Biblical Clarity in a Secular Culture. Faithfully Different is about the fact that Christians with a biblical worldview are now a minority in America and how the secular worldview that surrounds us is putting significant […]