Category: Sean McDowell
The Wonder of His Miracles
The miracles of Jesus Christ are an essential part of his story and an essential part of the Christian faith….
Parallels Prove Nothing
What if we told you about a British ocean liner that was about eight hundred feet long, weighed more than…
The Case for the Deity of Jesus Christ
In this chapter, we build upon the case for the deity of Jesus Christ by thinking about the subject a…
The Bible’s Unique Impact on Western Civilization
No other book has influenced western civilization as much as the Bible. From its historical narratives, moral teachings, and existential…
The Origin of Consciousness
The Challenge of Consciousness The existence and reality of consciousness present one of the most pressing challenges to naturalism. As…
The Origin of Life: Design
Naturalistic processes are simply incapable of explaining the complex, information rich nature of the cell. But there is a third…
The Origin of Life: Energy and Self-Organization
Could there be some self-organizational principle that causes life to emerge through laws of nature? The general problem with this…
The Origin of Life: Chance
What are the odds that random interactions of prebiotic soup would generate a single functional protein? Based on the work…
The Origin of Life: The Sophistication of the Cell
Life’s origin is so difficult to explain because life itself is so remarkably complex and sophisticated. During the time of…
A Fine-Tuned Universe: Rare Conditions on Earth
One of the most remarkable scientific findings of the twentieth century is the delicate fine-tuning of the laws that govern…
A Fine-Tuned Universe: The Fundamental Forces of Nature
One of the most remarkable scientific findings of the twentieth century is the delicate fine-tuning of the laws that govern…
A key difference between the apostles and all other martyrs including Buddhist, Muslim radicals, and other modern martyrs.
A Common Objection to the Apologetic Value of the Apostles’ Martyrdoms Others Have Died for Their Beliefs 1. Objection One…
Misconception #10: “Biblical teaching on sex is repressive and hateful.”
Let’s face it; we live in a world saturated with sex. Our movies, music, novels, politics, and even advertisements are…
Misconception #8: “Being a good person is enough to get to heaven.”
Some time ago, I (Sean) had an in-depth discussion with a college student about the morality of hell. Even though…
Misconception #9: “A good God would prevent evil and suffering.”
Evil and suffering become perhaps the most powerful reasons people struggle with the idea of God. Who has not at…
Misconception #7: “God has not provided enough evidence for rational belief.”
As a college student, I (Sean) explored significant doubts I had about my faith. It bothered me that God didn’t…
A Deeper and Truer Christianity
In his book What If Jesus Had Never Been Born?, pastor and evangelist D. James Kennedy provides an overview of…