Faith does not require you to check your brain at the door. True faith is built on a foundation of reality. If Christianity is true, it must be historically, logically, and evidently true.
This Wiki was built to help you reconstruct the evidence for yourself, following a “Bottom-Up” approach. We don’t start by assuming the Bible is the Word of God; we start by asking if the events it describes actually happened.
Here is how this site is organized to guide your research:
1. The Foundation
The Core Arguments: “Why should I believe?”
This is the starting point. Before we study the theology of the Bible, we must verify the reality of its claims. If the foundation is weak, the building will fall. This section guides you through the Four Steps of Verification:
- Step 1: The Possibility (Logic): Is the universe a closed system, or is there room for a Creator? If a Creator exists, miracles are possible.
- Step 2: The Person (History): Did Jesus of Nazareth actually exist? We examine the Historical Case for Jesus using non-biblical sources to prove he was a real figure in history.
- Step 3: The Proof (The Resurrection): Did he rise from the dead? We use the “Minimal Facts” approach—data accepted by skeptical scholars—to determine the best explanation for the empty tomb.
- Step 4: The Paper Trail (Credibility): Can we trust the documents? The Bible Credibility Project examines how the Bible was transmitted to ensure the text hasn’t been corrupted.
2. Bible Research
The Exploration: “What does it say?”
Once you have established that the documents are credible (in The Foundation), this section is where you read them. This is the heart of the site where we analyze the content of the Bible.
- Book-by-Book: Breakdowns of every book, from Genesis to Revelation.
- Stories & Narratives: Detailed looks at specific events (e.g., The Flood, David & Goliath, The Sermon on the Mount).
- Theology & Topics: Connecting verses to understand major themes like Salvation, Suffering, or Ethics.
3. The Reference Library
The Evidence: “Show me the raw data.”
Think of this as the archive. This section contains the static, hard facts that support both the Foundation and the Bible Research. It is the repository of objective data.
- Archeology: Photos and reports on physical evidence (e.g., The Pilate Stone, Hezekiah’s Tunnel).
- Manuscript Evidence: Charts of Greek and Hebrew scroll fragments.
- Historical Figures: Profiles of secular kings and governors mentioned in the text.
- Primary Sources: Original excerpts from ancient historians like Josephus, Tacitus, and Pliny.
How to Use This Wiki
- If you are a Skeptic: Start at The Foundation. Don’t move forward until you are satisfied that the history is solid.
- If you are a Learner: Go to Bible Research to understand the stories and teachings.
- If you are a Researcher: Use the Reference Library to find citations, dates, and archaeological proof.
Why this order works:
- Foundation: Establishes Trust. (The “Handshake”)
- Research: Delivers the Message. (The “Conversation”)
- Library: Provides the Receipts. (The “Proof”)