THE GOD INCLUSION (NOT 'DELUSION') – A GUIDING EXPLANATION Assuming the question at the end of my previous blog is answered in the affirmative that is, God exists. The God…

Over the course of my previous Blogs, I have laid out evidence for the existence of God. If this were a courtroom trial, how would a jury weigh the case?…

Over the course of these reflections, I have explored a range of ideas pointing toward the existence of God. THE DYNAMICS We have considered the origins of the universe, the…

THE VOICE OF JESUS IN THE GOSPELS The Gospels contain a remarkable collection of teachings, sayings, and events attributed to Jesus. These passages reveal a message that speaks both to…

THE WITNESSES BEHIND THE GOSPELS In previous reflections I have referred frequently to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John as central sources for understanding the life and teachings…

IMPACT ON HUMANITY As an adjunct to my evidential case for the existence of God, it is important to consider not only philosophical arguments or cosmological observations, but also the…

Throughout history, philosophers and theologians have reflected on the natural world and concluded that its existence points beyond itself. These arguments are not modern inventions; they are enduring lines of…

There are several considerations in the case for the existence of God that, for me, stand out as especially persuasive. Taken together, they form a cumulative picture that points strongly…

INTRODUCTION Throughout human history, people in every culture have searched for meaning, purpose, and guidance beyond themselves. This universal longing has led nations and civilisations to worship a wide variety…

THE NATURE OF MIRACLES The Fatima events of 1917 remain one of the most widely discussed and documented religious occurrences of the last century. Whether one interprets them spiritually, symbolically,…

One question that often troubles people who believe in a loving and all-powerful God is this: why is there evil in the world and why does the devil exist at…

  THE RANGE OF GOD'S KNOWLEDGE It is difficult for us to imagine that God knows each of us individually — that He treasures every person and desires to form…

HOW BIG IS ‘BIG’? The universe is almost beyond human comprehension. Scientists estimate its age at around 13.8 billion years, with the Earth itself being about 4.54 billion years old.…

After publishing numerous blogs presenting evidence for God’s existence, it is fair to pause and consider the opposing view. Many intelligent and thoughtful people, past and present, do not believe…

Archaeology cannot prove every detail of the Bible, but it can — and does — confirm the historical world in which the Scriptures were set. Far from undermining Christianity, archaeology…

Many assume that the historical evidence for Jesus comes only from the Bible.But several non-Christian historians and writers from the first and second centuries also mention Jesus, His followers, and…

Few figures in the New Testament are as striking, surprising, or influential as St Paul. Unlike Peter, who walked with Jesus during His earthly ministry, Paul first appears as an…

In the New Testament letters of 1 Peter and 2 Peter, we meet a man who walked beside Jesus, saw His miracles, heard His teaching, and witnessed His death, resurrection,…

One common criticism raised by sceptics is that the Bible contains “contradictions.” Yet many of these differences are not contradictions at all — they arise from the diverse perspectives of…

A question often raised by sceptics is whether the four Gospels — Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John — are reliable accounts of the life of Jesus. Are they trustworthy? Were…