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.
Your Kids Need to Think Critically About the Resurrection… Because Secular Media Does Not
Apologetics for Parents, Jesus Christ, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Natasha Crain This month’s issue of Scientific American magazine features an article by atheist Michael Shermer entitled, “What Would It Take to Prove the Resurrection?” It’s boldly subtitled, “How to think about claims, even the Resurrection.” Wow! This article in a popular magazine says it’s going to teach us how to think about the resurrection. I couldn’t wait to […]
Christianity is True Even If Some of the Bible Isn’t
4. Is the NT True?, Jesus ChristIs Christianity true just because the inerrant Bible says it is? No. Christianity would still be true even if the Bible was never written. Let me explain. It’s a common belief prevalent among some Christians today that what we know about Christianity depends on an inerrant Bible. Sure, we know that there are several non-Christian […]
Why Don’t Brilliant Scientists Like Stephen Hawking Believe in God?
2. Does God Exist?, Apologetics for Parentsby Natasha Crain The famous physicist, cosmologist, and author Stephen Hawking died this week. He was widely known as one of the most brilliant scientists of our time. He was also widely known as an atheist. In fact, many of the most famous scientists today are atheists. This point has not escaped the attention of skeptics […]
Book Review: The Creator and the Cosmos
2. Does God Exist?, Theology and Christian Apologeticsby Luke Nix Introduction Several years ago, when I was struggling with science/faith issues, I stumbled upon astrophysicist Dr. Hugh Ross’ book “The Creator and the Cosmos.” He had released the third edition of the book, and many people were recommending it for those with science/faith concerns. I was already somewhat familiar with Dr. Ross’ name […]
Christian Vs. Secular Ideology: The Power Of The Resurrection
Jesus Christ, Theology and Christian Apologeticsby Justin Steckbauer There is a war on today. It’s not a war of guns or bombs, but a war of ideas. The war is about worldview. The war is about the course of human history. The war is about religion and the eviction of God from modern society. Battles rage on the horizon at this […]
Rally For Reason
Atheism, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Terrell Clemmons “Don’t be surprised to find out that there are atheists and agnostics in your midst,” Ted said to me, after railing against the evils of organized religion. I got the impression he expected some kind of visible reaction from me. But I wasn’t surprised. He’d already said he was a humanist. The two […]
5 Reasons Why I Believe in God
2. Does God Exist?, Atheism, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Brian G. Chilton Last week, notable physicist Stephen Hawking died. Hawking was known for his brilliant work as a physicist, especially working with black holes, the big bang, and for his exploration of the so-called Theory of Everything (a theory that is purported to hold the glue to the four major laws of the universe). In […]
Mike Adams: Rebel Revolutionary
CrossExaminedBy Terrell Clemmons Mike Adams hopped off a bus in front of a small prison on the outskirts of Quito, Ecuador. A visiting professorship in South America had brought him here this damp morning to interview prisoners and guards as part of a human rights mission. It was just after 9:00 am on March 7th, 1996. […]
Bas-Relief: The Big Picture Amid Gay Demands
Legislating Morality, Culture & Politics, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Terrell Clemmons Dear Mick, They say fools rush in where angels fear to tread. This territory is contentious, but I’m neither rushing in nor fearful to tread. You have pushed me to the wall, all but demanding a response from me, so here goes. Yes, I have seen the news reports about gay teens who […]
Science, Stephen Hawking, And Free Minds
2. Does God Exist?, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Terrell Clemmons Last night my 11-year old daughter Sally asked me if I’d like to watch “Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking” with her. How could a mom refuse that invitation? So we cozied up in our jammies and tuned in. It was a great show, and highly educational. But not in the way you […]
Have We Lost the Message of the New Testament?
4. Is the NT True?, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Mikel Del Rosario Lost the Plot? Have we somehow lost the message of the New Testament through irreparable corruptions of the text? That’s what some people wonder when the conversation turns to the issue of textual variants—differences in the biblical manuscripts we’ve discovered over the years. Maybe you’ve got a friend or a co-worker who tends to be pretty skeptical of the Bible […]
How to Defend the Faith without Getting Defensive
Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Mikel Del Rosario Listen Up! Ever get uncomfortable listening to a religious view that’s different from yours? Sometimes, talking about morality and religion can really get some people going—even to the point where you find it tough to get a word in edgewise. But allowing your skeptical friend to share their ideas or experiences is […]
Darwin’s Quantum Leap
2. Does God Exist?, AtheismBy Terrell Clemmons The Quantum Leap Early in 2009, the International Year of Darwin got underway in Shrewsbury, England, the birthplace of Charles Darwin. As part of the celebration marking both Darwin’s 200th birthday and the 150th anniversary of the publication of his seminal work, On the Origin of Species, a sculpture was unveiled in Shrewsbury’s […]
Mythos, Logos, And Revelation
2. Does God Exist?, Atheism, Philosophy of ScienceBy Terrell Clemmons The Wall Street Journal ran an article in its Life & Style section a few weeks back called, “Man vs. God.” They had commissioned Karen Armstrong and Richard Dawkins to address the question, Where does evolution leave God? You can read the article here. If you’re familiar with an outspoken atheist, Richard Dawkins, you won’t be surprised at […]
Q&A: Biblical Reliability and Hebrews 6:4-6
Atheism, Jesus ChristBy Brian G. Chilton The following is a question submitted to Bellator Christi.com. If you would like to submit a question, fill out the form at https://bellatorchristi.com/submit-a-question-to-bellator-christi/, and your question may be featured in a future article or podcast. Question: Dear Brian, “I have a question that has been deeply troubling me for a while now, […]
The Minimal Facts of the Resurrection
CrossExamined, Jesus Christ, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Aaron Brake “The evidence for the resurrection is better than for claimed miracles in any other religion. It’s outstandingly different in quality and quantity.” —Antony Flew— INTRODUCTION The truth of Christianity stands or falls on the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. As Paul himself said, “If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is […]
If You’re Sick of Thoughts and Prayers Because Shootings Still Happen, You Don’t Understand Christianity
2. Does God Exist?, Apologetics for Parents, Legislating Morality, Culture & Politics, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Natasha Crain In response to the latest tragic school shooting, social media is on the warpath against anyone who dares to offer “thoughts and prayers” for the situation. Popular articles feature headlines like, “Everyone Is Finally Realizing ‘Thoughts And Prayers’ Are Not Saving Our Kids” and “People Sick of ‘Thoughts and Prayers’ Demand Action After […]
Reflecting On “The Divine Council”
CrossExaminedBy Evan Minton Recently, I read Michael Heiser’s book The Unseen Realm: Recovering The Supernatural Worldview Of The Bible. I mentally wrestled with his prospect of “the divine council”. Heiser talks about this in this lecture as well btw. Sometimes I do a soliloquy or write out my thought process when there is subject matter or information that […]
3 Syllogistic Arguments For Jesus’ Deity
Jesus Christ, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Evan Minton The Bible teaches in a variety of ways that Jesus Christ is God incarnate. In some places, The Bible couldn’t possibly be more explicit, and it boggles the mind how anyone who takes scripture as the inspired word of God could avoid any conclusion other than that Jesus is divine. In other […]
The Image Of God, Mental Faculties, And The Sanctity Of Life
CrossExaminedBy Evan Minton Genesis 1 teaches that human beings are created in God’s image, in His likeness. Much debate and speculation over the years have occurred over what exactly that means. It obviously cannot mean that we look like God if for no other reason than that everyone looks different. In my blog post “What Does […]
Bart Ehrman & the God of Christmas
2. Does God Exist?, Atheism, Jesus Christ, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Tim Stratton One of the most well-known New Testament scholars to graduate from Moody Bible Institute is Bart Ehrman. He has a powerful influence on many young minds today as he is a professor at the University of North Carolina and has written many bestsellers about Jesus. What is surprising, however, is that Ehrman […]