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Did Moses Write His Obituary? (Deuteronomy 34)

The first five books of the Bible (Genesis – Deuteronomy) were written by Moses during the 40 years of wandering in the desert. This is taught in the Old and...

When Did God Create the Stars? (Job 38:4-7)

According to Genesis 1:16, God created the stars on the fourth day. This was after he created the earth. However, in Job 38:4-7, God says, “Where were you when I...

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...

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ: The Dog Ate It

In 1994, Time Magazine reported that Bible scholar John Dominic Crossan believed that the body of Jesus was laid in a shallow grave, and some wild dogs came along and ate it.[1] This...

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...

What about the Guards at Jesus’ Tomb?

I have previously written that Jesus’ body could not have been stolen or moved. In these two essays, I willingly left out one piece of evidence – the guards. According to Matthew 27:62-66,...

Was the Body of Jesus Moved?

The Resurrection of Jesus is one of the most debated topics in history. The evidence for the resurrection is always coming under attack, and many different theories are trying to...

Three Days and Three Nights

Matthew 12:40 says, “For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, the Son of Man will be three days and three nights...

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...