Exodus 14:21–22 (NASB)

For many people, this passage conjures up images—courtesy of film director Cecil B. DeMille—of Charlton Heston as Moses with outstretched arms as God … more

To the non-Christian it may appear at first glance that Christians are hopelessly divided on a number of doctrinal issues. These theological differences certainly extend to the controversial topic of … more

Working at an interdenominational apologetics organization like Reasons To Believe gives me an opportunity to interact with Christians of different theological stripes. Over the last several years I … more

It may seem reasonable to trust in only those things detectable by the senses. However, upon serious reflection, this position lacks the explanatory power to account for even the most fundamental … more

When people read in Genesis 1 that God describes His creation as "good" or "very good," they often take it to mean that the world was perfect and devoid of all evil. But could this interpretation be a … more

Most Christians favor one Bible translation over others. Some prefer the formal sound of the King James Version, whereas others find the casual language of The Message. Either way, each translation … more

The King James Version renders the sixth commandment as "Thou shalt not kill" (Exodus 20:13; Deuteronomy 5:17). Can people use this as evidence that capital punishment is unbiblical? Actually, no. The … more

Culture shock adds color to any journey. Travelers abroad often return home with tales of language barriers, strange foods, and puzzling local customs. Cultural differences affect not only … more

When we gaze at the world, light must pass through the lens of the eye before the brain can process it. A good lens will bring light into sharp focus; a bad one will distort or obscure what is being … more

These days there’s a bewildering array of Bible translations to choose from. How do we know which one to choose? What difference does it make anyway? For most purposes, any translation will … more

Are Bad Designs a Problem for the Case for Intelligent Design?

The Q&A sessions during our speaking events are usually filled with high drama. This is the time when skeptics can come to the … more

2 Samuel 8:13-14 (NASB)

The Bible contains records of the checkered history of Edom–the land where the descendants of Esau lived (now southern Jordan). During the Israelites’ exodus from … more