Category: Existence of God
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The Family That Followed
How Jesus’ Relatives Came to Believe—and Die—for His Resurrection “Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles.” —1 Corinthians 15:7 There’s something unshakably powerful about a skeptic who changes his mind. But there’s something even more compelling about a brother—someone who grew up with you, knew your habits, your…
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The Argument from Intentionality:
Why Your Thoughts Point to God “The physical basis of mind cannot explain consciousness or intentionality. It’s like trying to find the taste of chocolate in a chemical reaction.”— Thomas Nagel, Mind and Cosmos What Is Your Mind Really Doing? Right now, you’re thinking. Not just thinking, but thinking about something. Maybe about…
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The Failure of Ancient ‘Body Theft’ Theories
Why No One Exposed a Fraud “You may silence a voice, but you cannot bury the truth—especially if the tomb is empty.” — N.T. Wright (paraphrased) One of the oldest counter-claims against the resurrection of Jesus is the idea that His body was stolen. This theory originated early—even appearing in…
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Is There Such a Thing as a Naturally Atheistic Society?
A Case for God from Universal Belief Across the globe and through all of recorded history, human beings have worshiped. From towering ziggurats in Mesopotamia to whispering prayers in remote African huts, from the gods of Mount Olympus to the Spirit Houses of the South Pacific, belief in something transcendent…
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Seven Pillars Atheism Can’t Explain
How God Makes Sense of Everything “In Him we live and move and have our being.”— Acts 17:28 Atheism often presents itself as a rational alternative to belief in God—free of dogma, rooted in science, and focused on reason. But what if the very concepts that atheists use to argue against…
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Why Reason Leads Us to God
How logic, consciousness, and rational thought point beyond matter to a transcendent Mind. “Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord.”—Isaiah 1:18 If everything you believe is just the result of random firings in your brain, can you trust any of it? Before you answer—pause and consider who’s answering: you,…
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Does AI Point to God?
“In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”—John 1:4–5 Artificial Intelligence is one of the most impressive feats of human creativity in the modern world. It can write essays, compose music, solve complex…
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Are We Living in a Holographic Universe?
What Physics Might Be Saying About God “For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth… and in him all things hold together.”— Colossians 1:16–17 (ESV) The Scientific Puzzle: Reality May Not Be What It Seems Modern physics is increasingly willing to admit that the universe may be…
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Do Skeptics Reject the Bible Because It’s False—Or Because It’s True?
“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth.” — Romans 1:18 (ESV) Why Do Skeptics Still Quote the Bible? If skeptics believe the Bible is a collection of myths, why do they so often quote…
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The Resurrection: Part 12 of 12
Answering Objections, Recap and Final Bayes’ Theorem Introduction: The Need for a Final Defense The resurrection of Jesus is the most historically supported supernatural event in history, yet skeptics continue to raise objections. Many objections attempt to diminish the historical evidence or redefine early Christian beliefwithout addressing why the disciples believed the resurrection was true.…
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The Resurrection: Part 11 of 12
The Disciples of the Disciples: The Apostolic Fathers and the Resurrection Introduction: The Early Church’s Unwavering Testimony The resurrection of Jesus was not only proclaimed by the apostles—it was passed down to their disciples, the Apostolic Fathers, who continued to teach and defend this truth in the earliest Christian writings. These men,…
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The Resurrection: Part 10 of 12
The Theological Significance and Bayesian Probability Introduction: Why the Resurrection Matters The resurrection of Jesus is not merely a historical event—it is the foundation of Christian theology. Without it, Christianity collapses. The Apostle Paul makes this clear: “If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your…
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The Resurrection: Part 9 of 12
The Growth of Christianity The rapid expansion of Christianity following the death of Jesus stands as a historical anomaly. Unlike other messianic movements that collapsed after their leader’s execution, Christianity not only survived but flourished in a hostile environment. Within a few decades, it had spread from a marginalized Jewish…
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The Resurrection: Part 7 of 12
The Early Proclamation: Why the Resurrection Couldn’t Be a Legend Introduction: The Problem with the Legend Hypothesis Skeptics sometimes claim that Jesus’ resurrection was a legend that developed over time. However, legends require time to evolve—typically decades or centuries—yet the resurrection was proclaimed immediately after Jesus’ death. As historian James D.G. Dunn affirms: “The resurrection…
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The Resurrection: Part 5 of 12
The Conversion of Skeptics: Paul and James Introduction: A Powerful Proof of the Resurrection A sudden conversion to a belief system is rare. But a radical shift from hostility to unwavering conviction, leading to suffering and martyrdom, is nearly unheard of—unless something extraordinary happened. Two of the most compelling cases of skeptics turned believers are Paul and James, the…
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The Resurrection: Part 4 of 12
The Willingness of the Disciples to Suffer and Die for Their Testimony Introduction: The Power of Sincere Conviction People may die for a lie they believe to be true, but they do not willingly suffer torture and execution for what they know to be false. The disciples of Jesus did not merely…
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The Resurrection: Part 3 of 12
The Power of Eyewitness Testimony Introduction: Eyewitness testimony is the bedrock of historical investigation. In the case of Jesus’ resurrection, the accounts rest on firsthand witnesses who publicly testified to seeing the risen Christ. Unlike myths or legends that develop over centuries, the resurrection was proclaimed within days to weeks after the…
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The Resurrection: Part 2 of 12
The Strength of Multiple Attestation Introduction: The principle of multiple attestation is a cornerstone of historical inquiry. When independent sources, especially from different traditions and genres, agree on an event, its historicity is strongly supported. The resurrection of Christ, specifically the discovery of the empty tomb and the post-resurrection appearances,…
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