Topical Studies
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Ruth’s Moabite Heritage and David’s Line
The story of Ruth stands as one of the most remarkable accounts in the Bible, not only for its narrative beauty but also for its theological depth. Ruth, a Moabitess, became the great-grandmother of King David and part of the Messianic line leading to Christ. Her heritage seemed disqualifying: the Moabites originated from Lot’s incestuous…
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Leaders During Isaiah 3 – When God Judges Through Failed Leadership
Isaiah 3 provides a sobering picture of leadership collapse in Judah. God declares that He will remove the nation’s strong leaders and replace them with immature, unqualified rulers. This passage reveals how corrupt leadership is both a judgment from God and a sign of societal decline. By studying Isaiah 3 in its historical and prophetic…
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Science and Scripture – Reconciling Faith with Discovery
Throughout history, science and the church have often been at odds. While the Bible itself affirms truth in both creation and revelation, human interpretation has sometimes led the church to resist genuine discoveries. Misinterpretations of Scripture, rather than Scripture itself, created conflict. By reviewing examples such as the shape of the earth, the motion of…
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Prophecy as Evidence of Scripture’s Reliability
One of the most substantial pieces of evidence for the reliability of the Bible is fulfilled prophecy. Unlike vague predictions, biblical prophecies are specific, detailed, and fulfilled in history. God declares: “I am God… declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done” (Isaiah 46:9–10). By examining…
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Telescopes and the Big Bang – When Scripture Meets Science
The heavens have always fascinated humanity. From the naked-eye stargazers of antiquity to the powerful space telescopes of today, the cosmos inspires awe and inquiry. In recent decades, new telescopes — from the Hubble Space Telescope to the James Webb Space Telescope — have expanded our understanding of the universe’s origins. Observations of expansion and…
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Methods for Dating the Earth and Biblical Faith – Science Meets Scripture
One of the key questions in studying the past is the age of the Earth and its inhabitants. Scientists use a variety of dating methods to estimate the ages of human, animal, and plant material. Some methods measure radioactive decay; others study growth patterns or historical records. These methods are often discussed in relation to…
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Flood Geology and the Debate Over Noah’s Flood
The account of Noah’s Flood in Genesis 6–9 is one of the most dramatic narratives in the Bible. It describes a worldwide deluge that destroyed all life except those preserved in the ark. For centuries, Christians interpreted this as a literal global event. Modern geology, however, often views the flood as a myth or, at…
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Human Uniqueness – Image of God and Evolution
One of the most significant debates in science and faith concerns the origins of humanity. Science often teaches that humans evolved from earlier primates, while Scripture declares that humankind was created in God’s image. Reconciling these views presents a challenge to both believers and skeptics. Are humans merely advanced animals, or do they possess unique…
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The Signature of Design – DNA and Divine Information
One of the greatest scientific discoveries of the 20th century was that life is fundamentally based on information. In 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick revealed the double-helix structure of DNA, showing that the molecule carries coded instructions essential for building and sustaining life. This discovery transformed biology from the study of organisms to the…
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The Boundaries of Science and the Supernatural
Science has given humanity extraordinary tools for understanding the natural world. Through observation, experimentation, and theory, it has explained countless phenomena once considered mysteries. Yet despite these triumphs, science has boundaries. It cannot address ultimate questions of meaning, morality, or destiny. Nor can it fully explain the origin of the universe, life, or consciousness. The…
