The laws concerning "slavery" in the Old Testament were not an endorsement of barbaric chattel slavery, but highly regulated laws governing indentured servitude designed to protect the poor.

Dinosaurs certainly existed. The question of where they fit in the Bible depends on one's interpretation of Genesis 1, though most agree they were part of God's original creation.

Solomon's fall teaches the crucial lesson that sheer knowledge and wisdom are not enough to protect a person from sin; true protection lies in consistent, obedient worship of God.

The distinction lies between seeing God's complete, unveiled glory (which would destroy human life) and seeing a temporary, mediated manifestation of His presence (Theophany).

The Ark was sacred because it represented the literal presence and throne of the invisible God among His people. It was the central point of worship and the means by which forgiveness was attained.

The decision to use statues or images often comes down to one's conscience and whether the object risks becoming a focus of worship or prayer instead of an aid to reflection.

The Bible teaches that every Christian receives the Holy Spirit the very moment they place their faith in Jesus Christ for salvation. The Spirit's presence seals and marks us as God's own.

Science explains the physical mechanisms of the universe, but it cannot explain the ultimate cause of the universe, the source of its finely tuned laws, or the origin of life itself.

The Bible does not condone random violence; it records specific acts of divine judgment against profound, systemic evil. The commands are rooted in God's holiness and His need to justly address wickedness.

While faith offers profound comfort, that comfort does not negate its truth. Christian belief is rooted in history and evidence, and often demands profound sacrifice that is the opposite of comfort.

Faith is a deliberate choice of the will to trust in God's promises, regardless of how you feel. Feelings are the shifting caboose; faith is the engine pulling the train.

Grace is God's favor to us, entirely unearned and freely given. It is God's power flowing into our lives to accomplish what we could never do on our own.

There is a fundamental difference between instructing children in a family's values and coercively stripping away their ability to choose. True Christian faith requires a free, personal decision as an adult.

The story of Noah's Ark presents undeniable scientific challenges, but the biblical account is rooted in divine intervention. The primary purpose is theological—God's judgment and grace—not scientific feasibility.

The Virgin Birth is important because it guarantees that Jesus is not merely a good man, but the unique Son of God, born without original sin, making Him the only qualified Savior.

The core message of the Bible has been preserved with astonishing accuracy. While minor scribal errors exist, the sheer volume of ancient manuscripts guarantees the reliability of the Scripture.

There is no ultimate conflict between true science and true Scripture, as both are ultimately from God. Apparent conflicts usually arise from misinterpreting either the scientific data or the biblical text.

The Bible is God's Word because it is "God-breathed." God used human authors as instruments, so the Bible is fully human in composition, yet entirely divine in authority.

While the Bible contains many apparent discrepancies that require careful study, true, irreconcilable contradictions do not exist. The Bible is ultimately a cohesive, reliable source of truth.

It is undeniable that people acting in the name of religion have committed horrific acts. However, the true fault lies not in the message of Christ, but in the abuse of power and human sinfulness.