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All posts by: Matt McClellan

Was the Body of Jesus Stolen?

Was the body of Jesus stolen? In a previous essay, I outlined what I believe is the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many people, however, will immediately reject...

Who Made God?

Modern science teaches us that the universe had a beginning, and Christians understand that God was the one who created the universe and everything in it (Genesis 1:1). This naturally...

Does Heaven contradict Evolution?

Many may be scratching their heads because I am using heaven and evolution in the same title. There is a good reason for this. Heaven is one of the best...

The Inscription on the Cross

What did the inscription on the cross say? When Jesus was crucified, Pilate wrote an inscription and had it placed on the cross above Jesus’ head. Each gospel quotes the...

The Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most important event in history. It is so important that it is the only way a person can be saved. Romans 10:9 says,...

Evolution and the Nature of God – Part 2

In the first part of this series, I argued that the theory of evolution contradicts the very nature of the God of the Bible. If evolution is true, then God cannot exist...

Evolution and the Nature of God – Part 1

I previously wrote that Jesus Christ was a young-earth creationist (see here and here). Sadly, regardless of what Jesus taught about the age of the earth, many Christians are absolutely...

Judging Others

One of the most common criticisms that a Christian will encounter is, “Who are you to judge someone else’s beliefs?” Our world is becoming full of people who believe in...

Jesus and Creationism – Part 2

In part 1 of this study, I argued that Jesus believed that Adam and Eve lived at the beginning of creation, not billions of years after. This has major implications...

The Ancestors of Jesus: A Contradiction?

One of the most common contradictions that skeptics claim that exists in the Gospels is the discrepancies between Matthew and Luke’s genealogies of Jesus. Matthew (1:2-16) begins his gospel with...