Are we alone in the universe? The question of possible companions in the cosmos has intrigued us for centuries, and all the while our speculations have relied exclusively on philosophical and theological ponderings. Today, however, breakthrough discoveries in astrophysics open a new vista built upon data from which we can approach this cosmic inquiry. Astrophysicist and Christian apologist Jeff Zweerink describes these scientific advances and shows how they impact important elements of the quest to understand humanity's place in the universe. Is There Life Out There? explores new ways to probe the question of whether life on Earth is unique. This book presents a scientific and biblical case that both the existence of a planet capable of hosting life and the introduction of life onto such a planet would require a Creator s intervention.

Is There Life Out There?

Jeff Zweerink

RTB Press

Get ready to experience an adventurous faith! "The face of the man roiled with emotion. Oddly, a wave of peace and calm washed over me. An inner voice assured me no one would be harmed and showed me a man in desperate need of someone to listen and point him gently to the only One who could heal the wounds in his soul." Few books on faith-sharing lead you down a path of adventure then invite you to become a part of it. Hugh Ross does exactly this in Always Be Ready. Using personal stories, reflecting on Scripture, and sharing amazing "coincidences" in his life, Hugh brings together the thrills and challenges of sharing your faith. He offers practical advice and powerful motivation to always be prepared to point someone toward Christ with confidence and compassion.

Always Be Ready: A Call to Adventurous Faith

Hugh Ross and Kathy Ross

Meet nine classic thinkers who helped shape Christianity There exists a treasure trove of champions of the faith one that overflows from the pages of the Bible into history itself. Kenneth Richard Samples has made this rich legacy accessible to all in a compact, powerful apologetics resource. A true beginner's guide, Classic Christian Thinkers offers a concise yet meaningful look at nine of these timeless truth-seekers and how their insights bolster the case for Christian faith today.

Classic Christian Thinkers: An Introduction

Kenneth Richard Samples

Because we live in an ever-shrinking world, it is commonplace to encounter people whose faith differs from our own or people with no faith at all. As Christians, we want the people we meet to understand why we believe Christianity is true. Fazale Rana, Anjeanette Roberts, and Jeff Zweerink help readers establish common ground with people of different faiths by using science as a bridge-builder. This collection of essays is a brief, accessible introduction to RTB's creation model that will encourage your faith and equip you to share reasons for the hope within you.

Building Bridges

Fazale Rana

Anjeanette Roberts

Who was Adam? Was he the result of still ongoing natural processes or a unique creation? Observations seem to validate at least some aspects of evolutionary theory, but long before Darwin a man named David discerned that there's more to humanity than nature alone can account for. In the original publication of Who Was Adam? (2005), biochemist Fazale Rana and astronomer Hugh Ross discussed cutting-edge research in junk DNA, the human fossil record, human and chimp genetic similarities, and more. They proposed a new scientific testable model for human origins. This robust 10-year update provides rigorous testing of the evolution and creation scenarios. New discoveries in genetics and paleoanthropology, especially, provide helpful evidence. How has RTB's biblically aligned model for human origins fared? Can human evolution be declared a fact? Or does a creation model make more scientific sense?

Who Was Adam? A Creation Model Approach to the Origin of Humanity

Fazale Rana with Hugh Ross

How long were the creation days of Genesis hours or epochs? Does belief in an old earth equate to belief in evolution? Was there any kind of death before the Fall? The length of the creation days in Genesis sparks a storm of controversy. At the core of the debate, where lighting strikes and thunder roars, lie key questions whose answers promise hope for resolution. In A Matter of Days, author and astronomer Hugh Ross addresses these questions and explores how the creation-day controversy developed. History, theology, science, and Scripture reveal creation's big picture. About the updated edition: In the 10 years since A Matter of Days first publication, the scientific and theological case for a Creator has grown exponentially. This expanded second edition, with over 50 pages of new content, extends beyond simply addressing creation-day challenges. Hugh Ross demonstrates how sound, gracious apologetics can remove obstacles to faith in Christ and help bring reconciliation in the church. This book is designed to turn arguments into conversations and to equip believers to defend their faith with gentleness and respect.

A Matter of Days: Resolving a Creation Controversy

Hugh Ross

Few of us can venture outside on a clear, dark night without pausing for a silent, reflective gaze at the stars. For countless centuries, people have felt a sense of wonder about the heavens. How did our universe come into being? Has it always been here? Is our existence the result of chance or of supernatural design? Is God "out there"? If so, what is God like? 
 Whether you are skeptical of God's existence or seeking scientific support for your faith, The Creator and the Cosmos will enable you to see how the heavens do declare the glory of God (Ps. 19:1).
Astronomer Hugh Ross explains recent scientific measurements of the universe that clearly point to its purposeful origin and development. An abundance of references to published research findings allows you to explore the evidence for yourself.

The Creator and the Cosmos: How the Latest Scientific Discoveries Reveal God

For years naturalistic theories have monopolized academia as the only possible scientific explanation for the origin of life. But there's something many people don't know--the facts just don't support such theories. In Origins of Life, biochemist Fazale Rana and astronomer Hugh Ross reveal a model that shows how perspectives on first life's beginnings can be tested--as a creation event--with astounding results. Rana and Ross challenge the myth that scientific evidence supports naturalistic theories and show how research corroborates a transcendent Creator who formed and nurtured the initial life forms and more.

Origins of Life

Can dinosaur blood and other soft tissues survive for millions of years? Fossils have preserved evidence but what does it show? In 2004, paleontologist Mary Schweitzer peered through her microscope and saw something remarkable. She saw fresh-looking remnants of soft tissue in the fossilized remains of a T. rex femur. This was totally unexpected. And it contradicted all the rules of paleontology. Scientists had long believed that soft tissue remains would have degraded away in thousands not millions of years. But this tissue staring back at Mary Schweitzer was millions of years old. While scientists were struggling to make sense of this surprising discovery, a group of Christians became electrified by it. Those Christians who believe that the earth is merely thousands of years old saw this breakthrough as obvious evidence that scientists had miscalculated the dates for the dinosaurs. The discovery of soft tissue remains associated with fossils has become in recent years one of the most prominent scientific arguments for a young earth. In this careful analysis, biochemist Fazale Rana demonstrates the scientific plausibility of recovering soft tissue remnants from ancient sites. Rana also shows how traces of dinosaur blood claimed by some as evidence for a young earth instead strengthen the case for an old earth and, thus, for the reliability of Scripture.

Dinosaur Blood and the Age of the Earth

HOW CAN IT BE? 
 How can my choices be totally free if God is in control of all things at all times and knows the end from the beginning? 
 How can God hear my prayers while listening to billions of others around the world at the exact same time moment? 
 How can God be all-powerful and all-loving yet allow so much suffering and evil? 
 These complex paradoxes hold far-reaching implications that have troubled people for centuries. Drawing on biblical teaching and scientific evidence that supports it, Hugh Ross invites us to know and experience God in a way we may never have considered before. As a result, our love and appreciation for God will be dramatically deepened, and the way we relate to him and to others both believers and nonbelievers will be changed forever, for good.

Beyond the Cosmos

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