
Critics of the Bible often point to alleged contradictions, historical errors, troubling passages, and difficult ethical questions as reasons to reject the Scriptures. Did the Gospel writers contradict one another? Does the Bible condone slavery? Why did God command the destruction of the Canaanites? Are there discrepancies in the accounts of Jesus’ resurrection? And what about other passages that seem difficult to reconcile?
Questions like these deserve thoughtful answers. While some Bible difficulties require careful study and an understanding of the historical and cultural setting, there are reasonable explanations for the objections critics commonly raise. The resources below address many of these challenges and will help you better understand difficult passages, strengthen your confidence in the reliability of Scripture, and be better equipped to answer those who question the Bible.
FEATURED ARTICLE:
“ARE THERE CONTRADICTIONS IN THE GOSPELS?” by Charlie Campbell
CONTENT:
1. The Number of Angels at Jesus’ Tomb
2. Jesus’ Occupation
3. Jesus’ Location When He Healed A Blind Man
4. The Timing of the Passover Meal
5. The Timing of Christ’s Crucifixion
6. What Happened to Judas’s Body
7. Jesus’ Teaching On The Treatment of Enemies
BIBLE SOLUTIONS FROM GENESIS TO REVELATION:
Solutions to Almost Every Conceivable Bible “Error” From Genesis to Revelation by Norman Geisler & Thomas Howe
“Alleged Errors in the Bible: Pt. 1” by Norman Geisler (Pt. 2, Pt. 3)
OLD TESTAMENT:
“Are there two Creation Accounts in Genesis?” by Charlie Campbell
“Answers to Questions About Dinosaurs” by Answers in Genesis
“Why is Slavery Permitted in the Bible?” by Matthew Slick
“Is there Evidence for the Exodus?” by Charlie Campbell
“How Could a Loving God Command the Israelites to Destroy the Canaanites?” by Charlie Campbell (More on this here and here by William L. Craig)
God’s Command to Abraham to Offer Up His Son Isaac by R. A. Torrey
“Contradictions: A Time to Kill?” by Roger Patterson (Is it okay to kill, like David killing Goliath or Joshua eliminating Canaanites? Or is killing forbidden?)
“Old Testament Law and the Charge of Inconsistency” by Timothy Keller (Do Christians ignore Old Testament texts about not eating raw meat or pork, not wearing garments woven with two kinds of material and so on, only to then inconsistently condemn homosexuality?)
“Daniel and His Supposedly Invented King Belshazzar” by Charlie Campbell
“Did Moses Plagiarize from the Code of Hammurabi (Hammurapi)?” by Charlie Campbell
“Does Deuteronomy 22:28-29 command a rape victim to marry her rapist?” by Got Questions
“A Slave is Property?” by Matthew Slick
NEW TESTAMENT:
“Are There Contradictions in the Gospels?” by Charlie Campbell
“Do the Gospels Borrow Ideas for Jesus From Older Pagan Religions?” A Response to the Zeitgeist Movie
“Is there a Contradiction in the Accounts of the Women at Jesus’ Tomb?” by Charlie Campbell
“Is there a Contradiction in Jesus’ Geneaological Records?” by Charlie Campbell
“When Was the New Testament Completed?” by Charlie Campbell
Responses to Bible Critic, Bart Ehrman by various authors
“Good Friday Should Probably Be Good Thursday” by Charlie Campbell
“Did the Rooster Crow Once or Twice Before Peter’s Third Denial?” by Matt Slick
“Is the Bible Sexist Against Women?” by Lenny Esposito
“Who Discovered the Empty Tomb?” by Lee Strobel
“Has Anyone Seen God or Not?” by Matthew Slick
“Is the Mustard Seed the Smallest of Seeds?” by Daryl Witmer
“Mark 16:9-20—Why is this Passage of Scripture Omitted in Some Bibles?” by Norman Geisler
“John 7:53-8:11—Should This Story Be in the Bible?” by Norman Geisler
CHURCH HISTORY:
“The Real Murderers: Atheism or Christianity?” by Greg Koukl
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES IN OUR ONLINE STORE:
EVIDENCE FOR THE BIBLE: Compelling Reasons the Bible Can Be Trustedd
Can the Bible really be trusted? Critics of Christianity often claim the Bible is nothing more than an ancient collection of myths and legends. But does the evidence support that conclusion? In Evidence for the Bible, apologist and speaker Charlie Campbell presents ten compelling lines of evidence for the trustworthiness of Scripture in a clear, accessible, and engaging way. Explore evidence for the Bible through:
• Historical Sources that Verify Biblical Events
• Scientific Discoveries
• Archaeological Evidence
• Fulfilled Prophecies
• Ancient Scrolls and Manuscripts
• Answers to Skeptics’ Objections and Questions
• Questions for further reflection and small group discussion
ONE-MINUTE ANSWERS TO SKEPTICS: Concise Responses to the Top 50 Objections & Questions
Could you use help answering atheists, skeptics, and agnostics’ top 50 objections and questions about God and the Bible? Objections like:
• “Why doesn’t God just appear to us in a public setting and prove He exists?”
• “The New Testament authors stole details for Jesus’s life story from religions that were around long before Christianity!”
• “The God of the Old Testament commanded the Israelites to commit genocide!”
• “The Bible condones slavery! Only evil, selfish men would concoct a book like that!”
• “You think Christianity is true because you live in the West and were brought up in the Christian faith. If you had been born in India, you’d be a Hindu!”
Learn how these and other objections and questions can be answered.
EVOLUTION—Following the Evidence: Fossils, DNA, and the Question of Origins
Where did we come from? For more than 150 years, the theory of Darwinian evolution has been presented as the scientific explanation for the origin and diversity of life. From school textbooks to nature documentaries, it is often described as settled science. But is it? In this clear and engaging investigation, Charlie Campbell examines some of the most important lines of evidence related to origins—fossils, DNA, biological complexity, natural selection, and human uniqueness—and asks a simple but profound question: What best explains what we actually observe? Rather than asking readers to ignore science, this book invites them to look more closely at it. Along the way, it explores whether the evidence more naturally fits an unguided evolutionary process, or the idea of intentional design by a Creator. Each chapter is written in an accessible, step-by-step style, helping readers follow the reasoning without requiring a scientific background. The goal is not confusion or controversy, but clarity. Whether you are a committed Christian, a skeptic, or simply curious, this book encourages you to think carefully about one of life’s biggest questions—and to follow the evidence wherever it leads.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL EVIDENCE FOR THE BIBLE:
Archaeologists have unearthed thousands of ancient artifacts, documents, and inscriptions that verify details in the Bible. Join Charlie Campbell for a journey through the ancient land of the Bible (Israel, Egypt, Jordan, etc.) to learn about dozens of these fascinating discoveries. This updated edition features:
• New discoveries
• Concise explanations of finds
• 100+ color photographs
• Bible-history timeline
• Subject and Scripture index
• Questions for discussion
• 300+ footnotes for further study
• Q&A with the author
CHARLIE CAMPBELL'S ENTIRE VIDEO LIBRARY
This tiny USB flash drive contains all 35 of Charlie Campbell’s videos (approx. 50 mins. each) on a wide variety of issues related to the defense of the Christian faith. Just plug it into the USB port on your television or computer (Mac or PC) and begin watching. Click here to order or for more details.
CHRISTIAN FICTION: Spy Thrillers • Military Stories • Romance • Sci-Fi • Comedies + More
Love a good story? Whether it’s a fast-paced spy thriller, a clean slow-burn romance, or gripping historical fiction, you’ll find something you love in ABR's online store. Each novel weaves apologetics naturally into the plot—making these stories not just entertaining, but also great conversation starters with your non-Christian friends. Browse our fiction titles here. Looking for YA fiction for TEENS? Click here. For KIDS, click here.
APOLOGETICS QUOTES: Words That Will Strengthen Your Faith & Equip You to Answer Critics of the Bible
This updated edition now includes more than 500 faith-strengthening quotes by leading defenders of the Christian faith . . .
• Norman Geisler
• Lee Strobel
• John Lennox
• Ron Rhodes
• C.S. Lewis
• Josh McDowell
• Frank Turek
• J. Warner Wallace + lots more
Includes author, subject, and scripture index.

YOUTH APOLOGETICS COURSE
Many teens growing up in Christian homes have not been exposed to the wealth of evidence and good arguments for God’s existence and the trustworthiness of the Bible. Under-equipped and weak in their faith, many young adults walk away from the Christian faith after they move out of the house, if not before. ABR hears this sad story from heartbroken parents over and over. Well, we would love to help prevent this from happening to your son or daughter. Charlie Campbell, the founder of ABR, has developed a “Youth Apologetics Course” that will help EQUIP your son or daughter to STAND STRONG in the truth and “contend earnestly for the faith” (Jude 3). It consists of 10 videos, 2 books, and a fill-in-the-blank workbook that your teen can watch, read, and complete at their own pace at home. Learn more here.







