Translating Genesis 1:1: Aristotle Or the Big Bang? Part 1 (of 2)

3/5/2010
by Dr. Hugh Henry and Mr. Daniel J. Dyke

What role should scientific theories play in translating the Bible?

"The Age of Earth"

2/2/2002
by Dr. J. P. Moreland

This topic was addressed by Dr. Moreland during a lecture at Northshore Church in Everett, Washington on February 2, 2002.

A Comment On Humility Theology

1/1/2002
by Dr. Hugh Ross

The anthropic principle faces serious challenges from outside the disciplines of astronomy and physics. Many scholars in the humanities and social sciences fear that the anthropic principle will somehow legitimize false notions of human supremacy, justifying exploitation of the environment to the detriment of other species.

Believing Science And The Bible At The Same Time

2/4/2009
by Dr. Jeff Zweerink

The Galileo affair, the Huxley-Wilberforce debate and the Scopes Trial. Many skeptics of the Christian faith often trot out these events to support their contention that religion (specifically Christianity) only serves to impede scientific progress.

Faith And Reason

10/1/2006
by Kenneth Samples

Skeptics often charge Christians with "blind faith." And at times even believers have spoken of faith in less-than-rational terms. However, historic Christianity affirms a necessary and proper relationship between faith and reason. There has been a broad measure of agreement in Christian history that the two are indeed compatible. The Christian faith is reasonable in four distinct ways.

God’s Plan For Humanity—paradise Restored Or Paradise Replaced?

10/1/2000
by Dr. Hugh Ross and Mick Ukleja

Christians argue and divide over many issues, from core issues such as the doctrine of free will to peripheral issues such as the age of the Earth. Ironically, some of the least weighty questions draw the most vigorous public debate while the more important ones receive less attention.

Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Response

5/20/2009
by Kenneth Samples

British author J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series has been a runaway bestseller since its release. The series, which follows the titular adolescent as he grows up to become a wizard endowed with magical powers, has sparked controversy among Christians. When a teacher from my church asked for my personal opinion about the books, I took it as an opportunity to help parents think through the influence of literature on the minds of children.

If God Created All Things, Then Who Created God?

10/1/2007
by Kenneth Samples

This question is posed by small children, by college students, and by leaders of atheist societies. It is essentially an interrogative about the nature of causality. To answer this common query effectively requires both a philosophical and a theological response.

Life To Death Or Death To Life

12/29/09
Kenneth Richard Samples

The beginning of the New Year will take me back to Washington, D.C. to speak on a variety of apologetic issues for RTB. Every time I’m in Washington I try to visit Arlington National Cemetery.

More Than Intelligent Design

7/1/2002
by Dr. Hugh Ross

Scholars involved in what has come to be known as “the Intelligent Design movement” deserve respect. They swim against the powerful tide of naturalism, and I applaud their efforts and integrity.

Notable Christians Open To An Old-universe, Old-earth Perspective

The following individuals—respected authors, Bible scholars, scientists, pastors, linguists, and more—hold to a diversity of views on the timing of God’s creation. And yet all have affirmed, in documented sources, that an ancient universe and Earth (including big bang cosmology) pose no threat to Christian orthodoxy, but rather may be considered plausible and valid interpretations, even literal interpretations, of the biblical text. Not one sees the question of age as a crucial doctrinal issue.

President's Laptop - July 1999

7/1/1999
by Dr. Hugh Ross

Have you ever been bored in church or Sunday School? How about your kids? Yes, I have been and, yes, mine have been. I have to ask myself, “Why?” especially since God and His Word are anything but boring.

President's Laptop- April 2001

4/1/2001
by Dr. Hugh Ross

Perhaps you have come across (or heard about) the claim that I am a “danger” to evangelical Christianity, that I am part of the great deception of 2 Thessalonians 2:3-12. I prefer to be known as a danger to deceivers.

Questioning One’s Faith

1/12/10
Kenneth Richard Samples

“Why do Christians just believe what they’ve been told concerning their faith instead of rigorously questioning it? Why suspend your mind when it comes to matters of Christianity?”

The Best Introduction To Philosophy Textbook

1/19/10
Kenneth Richard Samples

In working with Reasons To Believe I often meet Christians with extensive backgrounds in science and mathematics.

The Origin Of The Human Soul, Part 1 (of 4)

2/2/10
Kenneth Richard Samples

I once asked my public-college philosophy students if they thought human beings possessed a soul.

The Physics Of Sin

1/1/2002
by Dr. Hugh Ross

"What difference does it make? As long as I'm not hurting anyone else, I should be able to live with my girlfriend." "I never loved my wife. Don't I deserve to be happy?" "I needed that money more than he did, so it's okay that I took it. Besides, he owes me for the time when…"

Thinking About "future Things," Part 9 (of 12)

4/14/2009
by Kenneth Samples

What is a "good death"? The word euthanasia comes from the Greek language and literally means "good or happy death" (eu = "good" or "happy," thanatos = "death"). In the context of hospice, the concept of a good death involves the easing of a dying person's suffering.

Thinking About 'future Things,' Part 10 (of 12)

4/21/2009
by Kenneth Samples

When my father passed away almost 25 years ago the thought struck me that I was now the next generation in line to die. Prior to this event, I hadn't given much consideration to my own death.

Thinking About 'future Things,' Part 11 (of 12)

4/28/2009
by Kenneth Samples

When it comes to eschatology (the study of "last things" or "future things" ), Christians sometimes fall into the fundamental error of being preoccupied with the most speculative elements of this doctrine.

Thinking About 'future Things,' Part 2 (of 12)

12/16/2008
by Kenneth Samples

Ever heard someone complain, “Christians seem to never get along! They are always hopelessly divided over doctrinal issues.”

One theological area where Christians experience significant disagreement involves eschatology (the study of “last things” or “future things”).

Unfortunately, and ironically, many Christians are unaware of the tremendous areas of doctrinal agreement they share when it comes to core eschatological issues.

Thinking About A Meaningless World

2/5/2008
by Kenneth Samples

Years ago when I taught philosophy at a public college, a student of mine ended her term paper on the topic of “existentialism and the meaning of life” with the following forlorn assessment.  “The world and life are meaningless. Surely God does not exist. Therefore, I don’t know how anyone could reasonably conclude that life is anything other than absurd.”

Translating Genesis 1:1: Aristotle Or The Big Bang? Part 2 (of 2)

3/12/2010
by Dr. Hugh Henry and Mr. Daniel J. Dyke

Acceptance of the big bang theory in the latter half of the twentieth century provided scientific justification for the traditional translation of Genesis 1:1.

Uniqueness Of Human Capacity To Express Malice

11/12/2007
by Dr. Hugh Ross

One of the cornerstone doctrines of the Christian faith is that humans alone among all life-forms on Earth are sinners. According to the Bible, all humans and only humans are born with the propensity to commit evil acts. That being the case, it should not be difficult for scientists to develop tests to confirm or deny this essential teaching of the Christian faith.

Unmasking Misconceptions: Book Reviews Of The Hidden Face Of God And Darwin's God

1/1/2002
by Dr. Fazale ("Fuz") Rana

Book Review:  The Hidden Face of God: How Science Reveals the Ultimate Truth. By Gerald L. Schroeder. New York: The Free Press, 2001.