By Evan Minton One common question atheists often ask Christians like me is why we believe in the God of The Bible as opposed to all of these other gods in all of these made up religions. They will ask “You believe in only one God? Why don’t you believe in Thor, or...
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A Quantum Christian
By Terrell Clemmons The Man for Whom Science Proved Religion Dennis Garvin grew up the second of three sons born into a Norman Rockwell setting in the Berkshire Mountains of upstate New York. After graduating valedictorian of his class at The Citadel military college...
The 3 Most Important Conversations about Easter that Most Sunday Schools and Parents Aren’t Having with Kids
by Natasha Crain When I think back to Easter as a child, I remember year after year in Sunday School coloring cross pictures, making empty tomb crafts, having Easter-themed snacks, and singing celebratory worship songs. There is no doubt I learned that Jesus was...
The 40 Days of Easter
By Brian G. Chilton Easter is my favorite holiday. It is nice because of the warming weather, the blooming of flowers, the greening of the grass, and the growth of leaves on the trees. Everything looks dead during the winter, but everything seems to come to life...
Apologists, Please Don’t Forget The Gospel
By Michael Sherrard For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. —ROMANS 1:16 As an apologist, let me encourage you to trust in the power of the gospel. Do not be ashamed...
The Evidence For Jesus’ Resurrection, Part 1: Why This Matters
By Evan Minton Did Jesus really rise from the dead? How can we know? Most people, both Christians, and non-Christians alike, will tell you that if you believe that Jesus rose from the dead, it has to be on either the basis of a religious experience (for example, you...
Historical Evidence of the Resurrection: A Debate with a Skeptical Friend
By Tim Stratton While attending Biola University, Dr. Clay Jones gave me the assignment to engage in friendly and respectful debate with a skeptical non-believer regarding the historical resurrection of Jesus. A deep-thinking friend of mine (who happened to be an...
Your Kids Need to Think Critically About the Resurrection… Because Secular Media Does Not
By 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...
Book Review: The Creator and the Cosmos
by 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...
Christian Vs. Secular Ideology: The Power Of The Resurrection
by 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...
Rally For Reason
By 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...
5 Reasons Why I Believe in God
By 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...
Bas-Relief: The Big Picture Amid Gay Demands
By 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...
Science, Stephen Hawking, And Free Minds
By 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...
Have We Lost the Message of the New Testament?
By 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...
How to Defend the Faith without Getting Defensive
By 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...
The Minimal Facts of the Resurrection
By 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...
If You’re Sick of Thoughts and Prayers Because Shootings Still Happen, You Don’t Understand Christianity
By 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’...
3 Syllogistic Arguments For Jesus’ Deity
By 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...
Bart Ehrman & the God of Christmas
By 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...