The Pale Blue Dot God Chose to Visit
Nate Loper - July 2, 2026 The stars declare the glory of God, but the cross declares His love. There is something wonderfully humbling about sleeping at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. On our recent Stargazer Special river trip, days were filled with the kind of beauty that almost overwhelms the senses. Towering canyon walls rose above us in layers of color and stone. The Colorado River carried us through narrow corridors, around sweeping bends, past cliffs, side canyons, fossils, and folds. But then night would come. As the last light faded
Why Defend Genesis? The Gospel-Centered Purpose for Creation Apologetics
Luke Wayne - March 07, 2025 We focus on the opening chapters of the Bible because they lay a vital foundation for that gospel message, one that is particularly neglected in today’s world. Creation, the Fall, and the Gospel The central point, not only of our faith, but of all of human history is found in the life, death, and resurrection of the Son of God. So, why do we as a ministry put so much emphasis on the first eleven chapters of Genesis rather than focusing our tours on,
Is Behemoth a Dinosaur in the Bible?
Nate Loper - December 4, 2025 The identity of the mysterious “Behemoth” in Job 40:15–24 has long intrigued scholars and students of Scripture. Many commentaries suggest Behemoth was a hippopotamus or elephant, while others dismiss it as a mythological creature. However, taking the text at face value – and from a young-earth creation (YEC) perspective that humans coexisted with all land animals – there is strong reason to conclude that Behemoth was a real creature best fitting the description of a sauropod dinosaur. In this article, we will
100 Years Since the Scopes Trial: Remembering a Cultural Clash
July 2025 marks the 100-year anniversary of the infamous Scopes “Monkey” Trial—one of the most pivotal and public legal showdowns over the role of biblical creation versus evolutionary theory in American public education. Held in the sweltering summer of 1925 in Dayton, Tennessee, this trial wasn’t just about a biology teacher and a banned textbook. It was about worldviews—two fundamentally different accounts of origins and authority—and that cultural clash is still echoing today. The Trial That Shaped the Debate John T. Scopes, a young high school teacher, was charged with
Dinosaurs: A Biblical Creation and Flood Perspective
Nate Loper - February 10, 2025 The common thread running through these diverse cultural stories is the portrayal of reptilian giants—creatures that evoke both fear and reverence. From a biblical creation perspective, these legends might not be mere folklore but preserved memories of real-life encounters. Walking in the Footsteps of Giants Have you ever marveled at the sheer scale and mystery of dinosaurs? These magnificent creatures, which have captured our imaginations for generations, are not just relics of an ancient past but integral characters in history. From their appearance
Biblical Inerrancy vs Millions of Years
by Dr. Terry Mortenson Answers in Genesis In 1978, 307 Christian leaders and scholars gathered in Chicago for what became known as the International Council on Biblical Inerrancy (ICBI), which met many times over the next 10 years. They sought to defend the doctrine of the inerrancy of Scripture in the face of the growing liberalism in the church. As a result, they published the “Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy” (CSBI) and the “Chicago Statement on Biblical Hermeneutics” (CSBH). These documents recognized that “the total truth and trustworthiness of Holy Scripture
Is That a Fact?
North Rim of Grand Canyon Discerning the difference between what is actually fact and what is interpretation of fact is key to processing the deluge of information flooding our senses every day. I was standing at the rim of Grand Canyon with a group of our guests discussing the relationship between the sedimentary layers in Grand Canyon and the Genesis flood. As often happens, a gentleman standing nearby was listening to our conversation. When there was a break in the conversation, he asked a good question. "How can you say that these
3rd Rock From the Sun – Just Right
Dr. Danny Faulkner, of Answers in Genesis, wrote an article on January 1, 2014 discussing just a few of the wonders of the "just right" nature of the earth. Dr. Faulkner succinctly explains 3 important facts. 1. The earth is just the right distance from the sun (the habitable zone). The earth is perfectly positioned to be neither too hot nor too cold. We will neither burn nor freeze. Of course, we may need to do some convincing of that for people living in Phoenix, AZ and Siberia. 2. The Earth is
Fact?
The following was published in the May 22, 2004 issue of New Scientist. "The big bang today relies on a growing number of hypothetical entities, things that we have never observed - inflation, dark matter and dark energy are the most prominent examples. Without them, there would be a fatal contradiction between the observations made by astronomers and the predictions of the big bang theory. In no other field of physics would this continual recourse to new hypothetical objects be accepted as a way of bridging the gap between
Why Genealogies?
We have stated many times that Canyon Ministries is about people. There can be no other way, for that is the heart of God. The character of God (as revealed to us by Him) is the blueprint for understanding life. This is a significant truth to cling to as we work to understand and respond to what we experience in this life. It is equally significant as we respond to Scripture. The Holy Bible is not a collection of wise philosophies and pragmatic instructions compiled for