By Faith – Enoch Walked with God
“By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death: He could not be found, because God had taken him away. For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he…
What Do the New Atheists Say about the God Hypothesis?
Excepted from our series “The New Scientific Evidence that Points to the Existence of God – Part 1.” Edited for publication. See our store at jashow.org to order this entire series. Dr. John Ankerberg: Stephen, in your book, Return of the God Hypothesis, you argue that, contrary to the perspective that’s offered right now by…
Hiding God’s Word – Gratefulness
“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you” (Psalm 119:11). According to the dictionary, gratefulness is “feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful.” It’s showing an appreciation for benefits we have received. The Bible exhorts us to “Be thankful in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Now, I…
By Faith – Abel’s More Excellent Sacrifice
“By faith Abel brought God a better offering than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead.” (Hebrews 11:4) According to the NIV version of the verse quoted above, Abel gets a triple mention of his…
Colossians 1:15-18 — FIRSTBORN
Christ: The True Firstborn Colossians 1:15-18 “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation… He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent.” — Colossians 1:15-18 A Tale of Two Firstborns The story of Scripture often turns on a simple truth: not all…
Common Questions About the Resurrection
How long was Jesus in the tomb? Matthew 16:21; 28:6; Mark 9:31; Luke 18:33; John 19:38–42; 20:1; 1 Corinthians 15:4 Three days — This follows the Jewish custom of counting partial days as whole days: Jesus was buried on Friday before sunset (day 1), remained in the tomb Saturday (day 2), and rose on Sunday…
Quantum Cosmology – Part 3
[Excepted from our series “The New Scientific Evidence that Points to the Existence of God – Part 1.” Edited for publication. See our store at jashow.org to order this entire series.] (Continued from Part 2) Dr. Stephen Meyer: There have been two versions of quantum cosmology: One which, at least for popular consumption, claimed to…
Quantum Cosmology – Part 2
[Excepted from our series “The New Scientific Evidence that Points to the Existence of God – Part 1.” Edited for publication. See our store at jashow.org to order this entire series.] (Continued from Part 1) Dr. John Ankerberg: Why does there have to be an intelligent designer that transcends space, time, matter, and everything? Dr.…
Quantum Cosmology – Part 1
[Excepted from our series “The New Scientific Evidence that Points to the Existence of God – Part 1.” Edited for publication. See our store at jashow.org to order this entire series.] Dr. John Ankerberg: We’re going to look at the work of Stephen Hawking and how his work reinforced the conclusion of a cosmic beginning,…
Spring Feast 2 — Unleavened Bread — A Life Set Free from Sin
“Seven days you shall eat unleavened bread…for on this very day I brought your hosts out of the land of Egypt.” Exodus 12:15, 17 The journey through the Spring Feasts continues as we arrive at the Feast of Unleavened Bread (Chag HaMatzot). This feast begins the very day after Passover and extends for seven days,…