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Old Testament

The Importance of Genesis

One of the most important books in the Bible is Paul’s epistle to the Romans. In this letter, we find the basic theology of the Christian faith. “…for all have...

An Eye for an Eye

When I was in high school, I remember some students putting up a poster that read: “An eye for an eye only makes the world blind.” The implication is that...

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...

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...

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...

Jesus and Creationism – Part 1

Jesus and Creationism. What do you think about this subject? The creation vs. evolution debate is one of the most heated topics today. Did God create us instantly, or did...

Does God Change His Mind?

The belief that the Bible contradicts itself is very popular among non-Christians. One of these contradictions is that God changes his mind. How could an all-knowing God change his mind?...

Why did God create the universe so big?

One of my favorite things to do is to look up at the stars on a clear night.[1] For me, and many people throughout history, the stars are a confirmation...