How does Archaeology relate to the New Testament and the life of Jesus? What is the value of "material culture" (i.e., archaeological evidence) for interpreting Jesus and the Gospels? Have many people mentioned in the bible been confirmed as historical figures due to...
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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...
Christianity is True Even If Some of the Bible Isn’t
Is 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...
Why Don’t Brilliant Scientists Like Stephen Hawking Believe in God?
by 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...
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...
Miracles with Dr. Craig Keener [Part 1]
Most modern prejudice against biblical miracle reports depends on David Hume's argument that uniform human experience precluded miracles. Yet current research shows that human experience is far from uniform. In fact, hundreds of millions of people today claim to have...
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...
Failed Arguments Against Miracles
If miracles are not possible, then Christianity cannot be true. Many across the centuries have tried to bring arguments against miracles. Maybe the most famous advocate against the possibility of miracles is David Hume. Almost three hundred years after his death,...
Un universo de alguien: una crítica de Lawrence Krauss
Por Peter S. Williams Un universo de alguien: Contra Lawrence M. Krauss "Un universo de la nada": ¿Por qué hay algo en lugar de nada? (Free Press, 2012) – Peter S. Williams (MA, MPhil); Filósofo residente en el Damaris Trust; Profesor asistente de comunicación y...
Mike Adams: Rebel Revolutionary
By 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...
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...