The Bible and Prophecy

Jim Leffel

At first glance, Jesus' claims about himself are audacious, claiming to be able to forgive sins, raise from the dead, and be the only true path to God. But his claims are backed up by the unique, specific prophecies that predated his arrival on earth that he fulfilled. Through these prophecies and their fulfillment in Jesus, we see God is not silent and is, in fact, pursuing us to have a relationship.

Science and the Bible

Mike Sullivan

Genesis 1:1-2:2

Many people today believe that science and the Bible are incompatible. Upon closer inspection, however, we find that this a false dichotomy and that science and the Bible are remarkably compatible, and a thorough and harmonized understanding of both gives us a more complete picture of God, His creation, and our place in it.

Science and the Bible

Mike Sullivan

Genesis 1:1-2:2

Many people today believe that science and the Bible are incompatible. Upon closer inspection, however, we find that this a false dichotomy and that science and the Bible are remarkably compatible, and a thorough and harmonized understanding of both gives us a more complete picture of God, His creation, and our place in it.

God and Science

James Rochford

Genesis 1:1-2:2

There is a common misconception today that science and the Bible are incompatible. However, as we look closely at the scientific data, we see that the fine-tuning of the universe and foundational principles of science, such as the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics and Big Bang Cosmology, actually provide substantial evidence for the existence of a creator God.

Science and the Bible: Creation and Science

Jim Leffel

Genesis 1:1-27

The biblical account of the creation of the world and man meshes with the latest scientific discovery about the universe. Its account is both plausible and consistent with the data, and calls on us to consider its claims about God, mankind, and the universe.

Goodness Without God - A Natural Delusion or a Delusion of Naturalism?

James Rochford

Genesis 1:1-27

Can we have goodness without God? Typical human experience tells us that there are objective moral evils along with subjective beliefs and morals. But as we observe the logic of naturalism, we see that there is no basis for having objective morals. This presentation follows three steps in the argument of theism versus naturalism. First, if naturalism is true, objective moral values and duties do not exist. Second, objective moral values and duties do exist. And finally therefore, naturalism is false.

Tampering with Evidence

J. Warner Wallace

Genesis 1:1-27

J. Warner Wallace, author of God's Crime Scene, delivers a keynote talk based on the content of his book. Examining the creation of the universe like a crime scene, Wallace breaks down the steps you would take to look at both inside and outside evidence for fine-tuning.

Apologetics in Evangelism

Mateo Williamson

Genesis 1:1-27

Mateo Williamson delivers an XSI breakout on the importance of using apologetics in evangelism. Understanding the what, why, and how of apologetics leads us to being able to incorporate these things in our lives and ministry. Ultimately - as we learn to listen, ask questions, explain, and share our personal stories we can see the deep impact of apologetics.

Evidence of Evil

J. Warner Wallace

Genesis 1:1-27

One evidence for the existence of God is the reality that transcendent, objective moral truths exist. Through personal examples and through our own justice system, there emerges a transcendent, objective being to whom we are obligated, above even the current law itself. If moral truths do not come from individuals nor from groups, they are either an illusion or an evidence for a creator God. The persistent presence of evil and injustice causes us to turn toward an objective source to define evil. As we explore the idea of evil, we begin to explore the character of God and how a loving and all-powerful being could allow evil to exist in our world.