Evidence 4 Faith

Today’s passage marks a turning point and sets the tone for the rest of the Gospel account of John. From this point on, he will be explaining why the Jewish leaders hated Jesus. After healing the lame man by the pool, Jesus tells him to take up his bed and walk. According to the Law of the Pharisees, moving your mat was a disgrace and a sin against God and the Sabbath. Did Jesus have the man commi...

In the last episode, we studied the findings from a variety of tests that were done on the Shroud of Turin to determine its authenticity. Now today, we challenge it against the most important source, the Word of God. If it does not line up with the Bible, then we know it can not be accurate. And it would appear upon first look of the accounts of the burial of Jesus that there is indeed an error be...

The Book of Enoch is gaining more and more popularity as people today are very intrigued by angels, demons, and the Nephilim, and Michael is often asked why this book is not included in Scriptures. Even Jude references the book of Enoch in his book. So, if it is referenced in the Bible, why is it not included? Join us as Michael offers us a reasonable explanation to this question. ----------------...

At the time of Jesus, the pool of Bethesda was known as a place for invalids to gather, hoping to be healed by the supposed supernatural powers of the water. Here, Jesus finds a man who was lame for 38 years, and seemingly without hope. Out of the large crowd, Jesus seeks him out. Will Jesus answer the man’s plea to be taken to the water? And why does Jesus choose this man, who lacks all hope and...

In last week’s episode, we introduced what is the most studied artifact of all time – the Shroud of Turin, the supposed burial cloth of Jesus. Today we dive into a deep investigation to determine whether this linen is indeed authentic, or if it is simply a beautiful piece of medieval artwork as some believe. Michael will investigate by using eight different ways that this artifact has been scienti...

Is our Earth flat or is it round? For centuries people have debated this subject. Some even say that the Bible supports the theory of a flat earth, referencing passages from Revelation, Jeremiah, and Isaiah where it mentions the “four corners of the earth.” So, is the earth indeed flat? Or is this an error in the Bible? Tune in to this week’s episode as Michael explains what science and mathematic...

When studying the Bible, it is important to ask the “who, what, why, where, when, and how” questions. In this week’s episode, we dive deep to find the answers. This lesson will lead us into what is about to happen next: Jesus performs the third miracle in the book of John and the Jews become antagonistic towards Him. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

The Shroud of Turin – the most intensively studied artifact of all time. This ancient linen cloth depicts the image of a man who we can visibly see was beaten, bore a crown of thorns, scourged, stabbed, and clearly crucified Roman style. Could this have possibly been the burial cloth of Jesus? Michael was skeptical and doubted the authenticity for years, but has further studying of the artifact ch...

If the Romans were responsible for the persecution and death of so many early Christians, how can one say that this ancient empire helped Christianity to flourish? In this episode, Michael reminds us of God’s sovereignty and control over all things. And despite their persecution, God still used Rome to help the Good News of Jesus to spread to all nations. ------------------------------------------...

In today’s lesson we meet the Roman official whose son is terminally ill. Desperate, the man asks Jesus to heal his boy but is instead softly rebuked by Jesus. The official’s faith was shallow and was dependent on witnessing Jesus perform a miracle. But Jesus asks us to have a deeper faith than that. As we study this encounter, we can take away four lessons learned from the Roman official and his...

In Joshua 11, it is recorded that Joshua and the Israelites destroyed the city of Hazor, burning it to the ground. And according to the Law of Moses, they would have destroyed and burned all the pagan idols, not leaving one untouched. Now, the site of the ancient city has been excavated, and their findings have been remarkable. Amongst the old remains they found idols that had been smashed and cle...

As we read in Numbers 20, God punishes Moses for the sin he committed by stating that he would not be allowed to enter the Promised Land. Why was God so harsh with Moses? Hadn’t Moses done many things that pleased the Lord? Surely God could pardon this one sin. So why didn’t He? As Michael answers this question, we discover it doesn’t just lie in Moses’ disobedience, but in a prophecy relating to...

Today’s passage appears to be a contradiction as Jesus claims that He will receive no honor in one verse, but in the next He does. Is this an error in the Bible? Michael will explore five different opinions he has heard as to what Jesus could be meaning here, and he will also share which one he believes is the most accurate. Perhaps it is not an error in the Scriptures, but in the translation itse...

The Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar was thought to have been a myth for centuries due to his outstanding accomplishments. No one believed that this could be one man. And up until the 1800s, no historical artifacts supporting the life of this king existed. But then a clay tablet was discovered, and the inscription on it proved remarkable. What was written on this tablet, and does it support what the...

A lot of people like to claim that science disproves the Bible. Is that true? Or could science just possibly support the Bible? In this episode Michael gives us the answer and shows us verses in the Bible that relate to scientific claims. Does science and the Bible line up? Or do they contradict one another. Tune in to find out! ---------------------------------------------------------------------...

It is amazing to think that the Samaritans, of all groups of people, believed in Jesus after listening to the testimony of one woman. And not just any woman, but a woman with a very poor reputation. In this week’s episode, Michael will point out four major forms of belief – the ways that people can come, or choose not to come, to know Christ. What type of belief do you have? Find out now as you tu...

If the Genesis account is correct, then that means that dinosaurs and man inhabited the earth at the same time. Science textbooks claim that dinosaurs went extinct about 65 million years ago and humans evolved only two or three million years ago. So, according to their theory, man has never seen dinosaurs. But how do they explain all the historians who have recorded seeing dinosaur-like creatures?...

According to archaeologists and many Bible scholars, one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the past 50 years was made on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee at the site called Magdala, the hometown of Mary Magdalene. During a dig, they unearthed a 1st century synagogue and at the center was this massive stone with intricate carvings engraved into it. Some of the carvings on...

What happens to those who never hear the Gospel preached? Are they doomed to Hell since we know Jesus is the only way to eternal life? Let’s consider what we know about God and what the Bible tells us as we seek the answer to this week’s question. Tune in as Michael helps us find the answer! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DONATE: https://evide...

The woman at the well is infamous for being the person that Jesus chose to approach upon His arrival in Samaria despite her bad reputation. As we read in this passage, she was implemental in the Gospel being spread to her town. In fact, she is the first major evangelist ever recorded. However, this leads to the question “Are women allowed to teach and serve in the church?” In today’s episode we ex...

Does the existence of dinosaurs disprove the accuracy of the Bible? The word “dinosaur” is not found anywhere in the Bible so does that mean the Bible must not be true? In this Part One of our mini-series on dinosaurs, Michael will show you passages in the Scriptures that describe two powerful, reptilian animals, one of which is described as being quite vicious. Could these monster-like animals po...

Many people have heard of King David, King Solomon, and even King Hezekiah, but the king who claims the title of having the longest reign, is unfamiliar to most. Today’s artifact is a bulla with the name Manasseh inscribed on it. The story of this king is recorded in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles. So, does this bulla support the biblical account? And why is there also an Egyptian symbol on the seal? Tu...

Many critics state that Jesus never claimed to be God. Is this true? Did Jesus never make this claim? To answer this question, Michael takes you into the Scriptures themselves to see if Jesus does indeed claim to be God, and therefore, the Messiah. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ WEBSITE: https://evidenc...

What did Jesus mean when He said that “the fields are white for harvest?” Some believe this was an old 1st century proverb, yet others believe Jesus could have meant something entirely different and with great meaning. In this episode, we will dive into what lesson Jesus was speaking to his disciples and ultimately to us as well. Also, ask yourself who helped to plant seeds in your own faith? And...

Today’s artifact is actually a location and Michael’s favorite place to visit in Jerusalem due to its significance. Where was the exact place that Jesus was questioned by the Sanhedrin and denied by Peter the night before His crucifixion? Some believe it was Caiphas’s House at the Church of St. Peter. However, that site does not fit the time, biblical account, nor the correct location. Perhaps it...