Apologetics Archives

How the Biblical Canon Was Formed

Where did the Bible come from, and how can we know that it’s truly authoritative in our lives today?

If God Is Good, Why Is There Evil?

If God exists, how can there be suffering and evil in the world? Doesn’t evil disprove God?

Can You Be Good if There Is No God?

Without an objective moral law-giver, all morality is subjective and situational. So how can we know for sure what is right and wrong?

Are There Contradictions in the Bible?

Some passages in scripture are hard to understand and appear to contain contradictions and errors. Does this undermine the claim that the Bible is inspired by God?

Archeological Evidence: The Bible – Can You Dig It?

If the Bible is true, then we should expect the work of archeology to support the Bible. As we examine archeology we find this is exactly what happens.

Why Are There So Many Different Interpretations of the Bible?

If the Bible’s message is clear, why are there so many different ideas about what it means and so many different church denominations with different beliefs?

Relativism and the Rejection of Absolute Truth

“It’s all relative.” Right?

The Complex Human Body as Evidence of a Creator

The incredible complexity of organic life is seen by some as evidence that life was designed by an intelligent creator.

What Are the Dead Sea Scrolls?

What are the Dead Sea Scrolls and who wrote them? Archaeologist Guy Steibel takes us inside one of the caves where they were found.

Has the Bible Changed Over the Centuries?

Because of the age of the Bible and the materials on which it was written, we don’t have any of the original manuscripts. This has led some people to argue that the Bible we have today is inaccurate. But the evidence tells another story.

5 Reasons to Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus

Is Jesus’s resurrection a myth or clever fable we’ve been told to believe, or is there evidence proving he really resurrected?

Did Jesus Ever Claim to Be God?

People say that Jesus never claimed to be God. The church just made this idea up. Is this true?

Did Christians Invent the Story of Jesus?

Did Christians make up the story of Jesus, or is it more reasonable to believe that Jesus of Nazareth was a real historical figure?

How Much Proof Do I Need to Believe?

In life, we make decisions based on adequate rather than absolute knowledge. Christianity meets this standard of proof.

Why Is the Old Testament Reliable?

Jesus himself took the Old Testament to be true – which is one of the most compelling reasons to trust its authenticity.

3 Things Bill Maher Might Be Wrong About

Bill Maher is a popular comedian and outspoken atheist who’s not afraid to speak his opinion freely. But he might be wrong.

Does Life Have Purpose Without God?

“What is the purpose of life?” It’s an age-old question asked by every culture and religion. How does Christianity answer it?

The Grace Narrative

The Grace Narrative requires each of us to recognize that we are sinners, and not better than anyone – so we can never judge.

Standing Up for God

The Bible shows Christians how to stand up for God even while being mocked or persecuted by people at school, work, or in your own family.

What Is Atheism?

One of the most basic categories in world religion today is atheism – the belief that there are no gods. But what does the Bible say about it?

What Is Theism?

Theism is the belief in one or more gods, separate and distinct from people or other creatures.

Slavery in the Bible

In the Old Testament, God gave his people certain laws for how to handle slavery. In the New Testament, slavery became a picture of how sin works in our lives.

Does the Bible Condone Slavery?

The Bible’s worldview eventually led to the demise of slavery in the Christian world.

What Happens to People who Never Hear About Jesus?

If Jesus is the only way to heaven, then what happens to people who never hear about Jesus?

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