What is the difference between the story of, say, Icarus flying too close to the sun and the Boston Tea Party? One narrative contains almost no historical data such as verifiable names, dates and places, while the other was carried out on December 16, 1773 at Griffin’s Wharf—a completely reliable geographical location—by the Sons of Liberty, a known group of Americans likely led by Samuel Adams. These men dumped 342 crates of British tea into the Boston harbor.

Answering questions about the Bible or God can feel overwhelming or frightening, but it shouldn’t have to be that way. Here are some books that can help.

The command we’re given in 1 Peter 3:15 is a challenging one. “In your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect…” (ESV).

World Challenge has started a new branch of ministry to reach out to the younger generation and offer answers to their questions about God, the Bible and much more.

In 1966, Anthony Wallace—a distinguished social anthropologist—stated, “Belief in supernatural powers is doomed to die out, all over the world, as a result of the increasing adequacy and diffusion of scientific knowledge.”

Witness accounts about Christ’s resurrection in the New Testament are a cornerstone of our faith and have been debated for centuries.

One of the standard challenges many Christians face in terms of the Bible’s account is Jesus’ tomb. People may ask, “Has Christ’s tomb ever been found? What if his body is still in there? Or what if the disciples stole Jesus’ body and hid it?”