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Engage with rational defenses of the Christian faith. Explore topics like biblical reliability, science and faith, philosophical arguments, and responses to world religions.

Can You Define God into Existence? The Ontological Argument Explained

Posted on February 16, 2026March 16, 2026 by Dr. Peter J. Carter

Can you define God into existence? Explore the Ontological Argument — one of the most provocative proofs for God’s existence — and discover why this philosophical masterpiece still challenges thinkers today.

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That He Might Be Called a Nazarene: Matthew 2:23 and the Search for the Prophecy

Posted on February 12, 2026March 16, 2026 by Dr. Peter J. Carter

Matthew 2:23 claims Jesus fulfilled a prophecy by being called a Nazarene, yet no Old Testament verse says this. Examining the Branch hypothesis, the despised Messiah theme, and what Matthew actually meant.

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The Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Posted on January 1, 2026March 16, 2026 by Dr. Peter J. Carter

Examine the historical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus: the empty tomb, post-resurrection appearances, the transformation of the disciples, and the early creed of 1 Corinthians 15.

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The Reliability of the Gospels: Can We Trust the New Testament?

Posted on December 26, 2025March 16, 2026 by Dr. Peter J. Carter

Examine the historical evidence for the reliability of the Gospels: manuscript evidence, eyewitness testimony, early dating, archaeological confirmation, and more.

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The Problem of Evil: A Christian Response

Posted on December 23, 2025March 16, 2026 by Dr. Peter J. Carter

How can a good God allow evil and suffering? Explore the logical and evidential problem of evil, the free will defense, and how the cross reveals God's answer to human suffering.

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Facts vs. Meaning: Why Some People See God Everywhere

Posted on December 12, 2025March 16, 2026 by Dr. Peter J. Carter

Some see only facts; others see meaning behind facts. Paul says God made Himself known through creation. The question is whether we have learned to listen.

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Why Science Points Beyond the Universe: The Law of Cause and Effect

Posted on December 4, 2025March 16, 2026 by Dr. Peter J. Carter

The law of cause and effect, the foundation of science, points beyond the physical universe to a transcendent Creator. Classical cosmological reasoning explained.

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The Problem of Evil Presupposes God

Posted on November 14, 2025March 16, 2026 by Dr. Peter J. Carter

The atheist's most powerful objection -- the problem of evil -- contains a fatal flaw. Objective evil requires objective morality, which requires a moral Lawgiver. The argument leads not away from God but directly to Him.

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Dr. Peter J. Carter

Dr. Peter J. Carter is a theologian, author, and the founder of Theology in Focus. He holds a D.Min. with a concentration in theology and apologetics and has spent over two decades teaching, preaching, and writing to make theology accessible to every believer.

His work bridges the gap between the academy and the church, bringing rigorous scholarship to the service of faith. He is the author of several books on systematic theology and church history.

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