Category: Apologetics (129 Posts)

The Moral Argument Concerning the Midianite Virgins Some argue that it was immoral for God to give the Midianite virgins to the Israelites in Numbers 31:17-18. However, there are several responses that answer this alleged problem in the Bible. 17 Now therefore, kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman who has known man […]

Introduction The debate surrounding the interpretation of the word “day” in the Genesis creation account has persisted through centuries, intertwining theology, linguistics, and science. Central to this debate is whether the term “day” refers to literal 24-hour periods or symbolic, longer spans of time. This article posits that in the context of Genesis, “day” indeed […]

Introduction The James Ossuary, an ancient burial box inscribed with the words “James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus,” emerged into the public eye in the early 21st century, instantly becoming a focal point of excitement and controversy. This artifact’s significance lies in its potential connection to the biblical figure James, offering a rare glimpse […]

Introduction The Pool of Bethesda, an archaeological site in Jerusalem, has emerged as a significant point of confluence between the physical remnants of history and the narratives of the Christian Bible. Mentioned specifically in the Gospel of John, the pool was long thought to be a purely symbolic or mythical reference until its discovery, which […]

Introduction The Pilate Stone, discovered in the 20th century, stands as a significant archaeological find that substantiates a crucial figure mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible. This stone, named after Pontius Pilate, the Roman prefect of Judea, serves as a tangible link between the historical records and the Biblical narrative, particularly regarding the […]

Introduction The Moabite Stone, also known as the Mesha Stele, represents one of the most significant archaeological finds in the context of Biblical archaeology. Discovered in 1868 in Dhiban, Jordan, this ancient basalt stele dating back to the 9th century BCE has provided a unique perspective on the historical events narrated in the Hebrew Bible. […]

Introduction The field of biblical archaeology has long captivated the world with its stunning discoveries, offering tangible links to the narratives of the Bible. From ancient inscriptions to hidden cities, each find provides a glimpse into the world as it was thousands of years ago. This article explores ten of the most groundbreaking archaeological discoveries […]

Introduction The Rosetta Stone, discovered in 1799, is more than just an archaeological treasure; it’s a key that unlocked the secrets of ancient Egypt and, by extension, shed light on numerous aspects of biblical history. This granodiorite stele, inscribed with a decree in three scripts—hieroglyphic, Demotic, and Greek—became the linchpin in deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs, a […]

Introduction In the labyrinth of Jerusalem’s ancient city lies a remarkable testament to the confluence of history, scripture, and engineering – Hezekiah’s Tunnel. Carved more than two millennia ago under the reign of King Hezekiah, this tunnel is not merely an archaeological wonder but a tangible link to the narratives of the Bible. Built as […]

Introduction The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in the late 1940s near the ancient site of Qumran, by the shores of the Dead Sea, marked a watershed moment in biblical scholarship and historical understanding. These ancient manuscripts, dating back to the last three centuries BCE and the first century CE, offer a rare and […]

The story of Jericho, as described in the Book of Joshua, is one of the most dramatic accounts in the Bible, telling of the Israelite conquest of the city and the miraculous collapse of its walls. This ancient city, located in the modern-day West Bank, has been a subject of intense archaeological study, with many […]

Introduction Jerusalem, a city steeped in history and mystery, witnessed a groundbreaking discovery that shed new light on its ancient past. The uncovering of the Siloam Pool, a site of biblical significance, not only captivated historians and archaeologists but also the imagination of the world. This article explores the discovery, significance, and impact of this […]

The annals of history are often shrouded in mystery, a cryptic puzzle waiting to be deciphered by the keen eyes of scholars and archaeologists. In the realm of biblical archaeology, few discoveries have sparked as much intrigue and debate as the Tel Dan Inscription. Unearthed in 1993 at the ancient site of Tel Dan in […]

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a revered site in the heart of Jerusalem’s Old City, stands as a monument to faith, history, and mystery. For centuries, it has been venerated by Christian denominations as the site of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion, burial, and resurrection. However, the question of whether this location is indeed the authentic […]

What does the Bible teach about the Trinity? Although the Bible does not use the word “Trinity,” it clearly teaches the doctrine of the Trinity throughout. What Does the Bible Teach About the Trinity? The Bible teaches that God exists as one God and three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—at the same time. The three […]

Introduction The age of the Earth has long been a subject of debate, with two primary viewpoints dominating the conversation: the mainstream scientific view, which posits the Earth as approximately 4.54 billion years old, and the young Earth perspective, typically associated with certain religious interpretations, suggesting an age of around 6,000 to 10,000 years. This […]

Introduction The enigmatic existence of dinosaurs has long fascinated both the scientific community and the public. For those adhering to a young-earth view of creation, incorporating dinosaurs into this framework presents a unique challenge. This article aims to explore how dinosaurs are understood and explained within the young-earth paradigm, examining the intersection of scriptural interpretation […]

Some argue that the Bible is contradictory concerning the lists of disciples, since they are different. The argument is that Matthew 10:2-4, Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-16, and Acts 1:13-14 present different lists of disciples. However, the solution to this alleged contradiction in the Bible is simple. Scriptures – Why Are the Lists of Disciples Different? […]

Some argue that the Bible is contradictory because Ezra 2 and Nehemiah 7 provide very different numbers. However, there is a reasonable explanation that solves this alleged contradiction in the Bible. Differences Between Ezra and Nehemiah Ezra 2 Nehemiah 7 5 The sons of Arah, 775 10 The sons of Arah, 652 6 The sons […]

Some argue that it was wrong for God to allow Satan to afflict Job, since Job was “blameless.” However, there is a very simple answer to this alleged problem in the Bible. Scriptures – Why Did God Allow Satan to Afflict Job, Since Job Was “Blameless”? Job Was Blameless – Job 1:1 was a man […]

Some argue that it was immoral for God to kill 42 boys in 2 Kings 2:23-24. However, the simple truth is that there was absolutely nothing immoral about what God did in 2 Kings 2:23-24. 2 Kings 2:23-24 – Why Did God Kill the 42 Boys? He went up from there to Bethel, and while […]

Some argue that the Bible is contradictory concerning whether Adam would die the same day after he ate the fruit. The argument is that Genesis 2:16-17 says that Adam would die the same day, yet Genesis 5:5 says that Adam lived 930 years. However, there is a very simple explanation that eliminates this alleged contradiction. […]

Some argue that the Bible is contradictory because if Jesus is God, then he would be omniscient. However, Matthew 24:36 and Mark 13:30-32 say that Jesus did not know the hour of his return, which means he was not omniscient. However, there is a very simple answer to this alleged contradiction in the Bible. Scriptures […]

Some argue that it was immoral for God to punish Babylon in the way that he did, since Isaiah 13:16 says that “infants will be dashed in pieces” and wives will be “ravished.” However, there is a very reasonable explanation of Isaiah 13:16 that solves this alleged problem in the Bible. Isaiah 13:16 – Why […]

Some argue that the Bible is contradictory concerning who killed Saul. The argument is that 1 Samuel 31:4 says that Saul killed himself, but 2 Samuel 1:8-10 says that the Amalekite killed Saul. However, there is a very reasonable explanation that solves this alleged contradiction in the Bible. Scriptures – Who Killed Saul, Saul or […]

Some argue that the Bible is contradictory concerning who incited David to number Israel. The argument is that 2 Samuel 24:1 says that the Lord incited, or moved, David to number Israel, but 1 Chronicles 21:1 says that Satan moved David to number Israel. However, the answer to this alleged contradiction in the Bible is […]

Some argue that the Bible is contradictory concerning the question, “Who did Jesus appear to first?” The argument is that Matthew 28:9 seems to say that Jesus first appeared to the group of women, but John 20:14 says that Jesus first appeared to Mary. However, there is a reasonable explanation that solves this alleged contradiction […]

Some argue that the Bible is contradictory concerning who bought Joseph, whether it was the Ishmaelites or the Midianites. The argument is that Genesis 37:28 and 39:1 say that the Ishmaelites bought Joseph, but Genesis 37:36 says that the Midianites bought Joseph. However, there is a simple explanation that resolves this alleged contradiction. Scriptures The […]

Some argue that the Bible is contradictory concerning who arrested Jesus, whether it was the crowd or the romans. The argument is that John 18:12 says that the Romans arrested Jesus, but Matthew 26:47, 50, Mark 14:43, and Luke 22:47 say that the crowd came the arrest Jesus. However, the solution to this alleged contradiction […]

TD;DR Answer The question of where Cain, the first son of Adam and Eve, found his wife has been a topic of curiosity, debate, and theological examination for centuries. This query arises from the Biblical narrative in the book of Genesis, particularly when scrutinizing the early human genealogy and the sparse details provided about the […]

Some argue that the Bible is contradictory concerning when Peter and Andrew started following Jesus. The argument is that Matthew 4:18-19 says that Peter and Andrew started following Jesus when they were fishing in the Sea of Galilee, but John 1:42-43 says that they started following Jesus somewhere else. However, there is a very simple […]

Some argue that the Bible is contradictory concerning what Jesus’ last words were on the cross. The argument is that Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34 seem to contradict Luke 23:46 and John 19:30. However, there is a reasonable explanation that solves this alleged contradiction in the Bible. Scriptures – What Were Jesus’ Last Words on […]

Some argue that the Bible is contradictory concerning what was written on the cross. The argument is that Matthew 27:37, Mark 15:26, Luke 23:38, and John 19:19-20 are contradictory. However, there is a reasonable explanation that solves this alleged contradiction in the Bible. Scriptures – What Was Written on the Cross? Matthew 27:37 And over […]

Some argue that the Bible is contradictory concerning blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, since Matthew and Mark say that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, but Scripture elsewhere says that any sin can be forgiven. What exactly is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, and does Matthew and Mark contradict what Scripture teaches […]

Some argue that it was wrong for God to command that the man who was gathering sticks on the Sabbath in Numbers 15:32-36 be stoned because the punishment was not proportionate to what seems like a relatively minor crime. However, there are several responses to this argument that demonstrate that there is nothing wrong with […]

Some argue that the Bible cannot be true because it was immoral for God to command the stoning of the non-virgin woman. The argument is that the punishment is very disproportionate to the crime. Deuteronomy 22:13-21 – Why Was the Non-Virgin Stoned? 13 “If any man takes a wife and goes in to her and […]

Some argue that the Bible cannot be true because it was immoral for God to command the stoning of rebellious sons. The argument is that the punishment is very disproportionate to the crime. Deuteronomy 21:18-21 – Why Was the Rebellious Son Stoned? “If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who will not obey […]

Some argue that the Bible is contradictory concerning whether the angels were sitting or standing at the tomb. The argument is that Matthew 28:2-5 says that the angels were sitting on the stone, Mark 16:5-6 and John 20:12-13 say that the angels were sitting in the tomb, and Luke 24:2-6 says that the angels were […]

Some argue that Genesis 1 and 2 are contradictory concerning when plants were created. Those who make this argument say that Genesis 1 says that plants were created before humans, but Genesis 2 seems to say that plants were created after humans. However, there is a very easy answer to this alleged contradiction. Scriptures – Were Plants or Humans […]

Some argue that Genesis 1:24-26 and 2:18-19 are contradictory concerning whether animals or humans were created first. The argument is that Genesis 1:24-26 says that animals were created first, while Genesis 2:18-19 says that humans were created first. However, there is a very reasonable interpretation of these passages that easily reconciles this apparent contradiction. Scriptures […]

Some argue that the Bible is contradictory concerning whether the wine that was given to Jesus on the cross was mixed with gall or myrrh. The argument is that Matthew 27:34 says that it was mixed with gall, but Mark 15:23 says that it was mixed with myrrh. However, there is a reasonable explanation that […]

Some argue that the Bible is contradictory concerning whether the tax collector was named Matthew or Levi. The argument is that Matthew 9:9 says that the tax collector’s name was Matthew, but Mark 2:14 and Luke 5:27 say that the tax collector’s name was Levi. However, the solution to this alleged contradiction in the Bible […]

Some argue that the Bible is contradictory concerning whether the stone was rolled away before or after Mary arrived at the tomb. The argument is that Matthew 28:1-5 says that the stone was rolled away after Mary arrived at the tomb, but Mark 16:3-4, Luke 24:2, and John 20:1 say that the stone was rolled […]

Some argue that the Bible is contradictory concerning who was King Abijah’s mother, Maacah or Micaiah. The argument is that 2 Chronicles 11:20 says that Maacah was King Abijah’s mother, but 2 Chronicles 13:2 says that Micaiah was King Abihah’s mother. However, there is a very simple explanation that solves this alleged contradiction in the […]

Some argue that the Bible is contradictory concerning whether Lot was righteous. The argument is that Genesis 19:8 demonstrates that Lot was unrighteous because he offered his daughters to the mob of men, but 2 Peter 2:6-7 says that Lot was righteous. However, there is a very simple explanation that eliminates this alleged contradiction. Scriptures […]

Some argue that the Bible is contradictory concerning whether John the Baptist was Elijah. The argument is that Matthew 11:13-14 says that John the Baptist was Elijah, but John 1:19-21 says that John the Baptist was not Elijah. However, there is a reasonable explanation for this alleged contradiction in the Bible. Scriptures – Was John […]

Some argue that the Bible is contradictory concerning whether Jesus’ robe was scarlet or purple. The argument is that Matthew 27:28 says that Jesus’ robe was scarlet, but Mark 15:17, 20 and John 19:2, 5 say that Jesus’ robe was purple. However, the solution to this alleged contradiction in the Bible is simple. Scriptures – […]

Some argue that the Bible is contradictory concerning whether Jairus’s daughter was dead when he came to see Jesus. The argument is that Matthew 9:18 says that she was dead, but Mark 5:22-23 and Luke 8:41-42 say that she was near death. However, there is a reasonable explanation that solves this alleged contradiction in the […]

Some argue that it was immoral for God to command Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac in Genesis 22:1-2. However, this objection is based upon an unbiblical, arbitrary, and unjustified moral standard that is ultimately irrelevant. The fact is that God had the right to command Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, and he had a reason […]

Some argue that it was immoral for God to multiply the pain of women in childbearing in Genesis 3:16. However, those who object to what God did in Genesis 3:16 are imposing an external, arbitrary, and unjustified moral standard upon God. The simple truth is that it was not wrong for God to punish both […]