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Dr Don Bierle

Recent Bible Archaeology Discoveries

Major Bible Archaeology Discoveries Confirming Scriptural History

Bible archaeology discoveries continue to provide remarkable confirmations of the historical reliability of Scripture. Each new find—whether ancient synagogues, city ruins, or manuscripts—enriches our understanding of the biblical world while strengthening the foundation of faith with tangible, independently verifiable evidence. These discoveries invite us to view the Bible not simply as a religious text, but as a true historical record grounded in real-world facts. As we explore these archaeological treasures, we gain renewed confidence that the God of Scripture reveals Himself faithfully through both His Word and the ancient artifacts that stand the test of time. This powerful intersection of faith and evidence is central to what FaithSearch communicates, offering believers assurance and challenging skeptics to examine the compelling facts more closely.

Second Synagogue Found in First Century Magdala: A Notable Bible Archaeology Discovery

People in the U.S. are accustomed to seeing several churches located in the same city, sometimes only a block apart. It is not so much the case with synagogues. Only a few synagogues have ever been found in the whole of the Galilee, much less two in the same community. 

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ALIVE! Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus

Imagine, for a moment, that the Resurrection of Jesus is not just a beautiful story commemorated each Easter, but the supreme fact of history—one with the power to transform lives and destinies. As a former skeptic and lifelong researcher, I have devoted my career to examining evidence not only for the mind, but for the heart. In this special celebration issue, I invite you to journey with me through compelling eyewitness testimony, astonishing archaeological finds, fulfilled prophecy, and the personal hope that the Resurrection offers. What if the hope of Easter is not mere myth, but history’s greatest reality? Read on, and discover why the Resurrection of Jesus matters—perhaps more than ever before.

The Testimony of Eyewitnesses to the Resurrection of Jesus 

The apostle Peter claimed that “…we did not follow cleverly devised tales when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty” (2 Peter 1:16). In fact, ten post-resurrection appearances at different times and places are recorded in the Gospels. 

The apostle Paul wrote that after Jesus’ resurrection He made numerous appearances to many individuals but also to “more than 500 hundred brethren at one time, most of whom remain until now…” (1 Corinthians 15:4-8). C.H. Dodd comments on this: “There can hardly be any purpose in mentioning the fact that most of the five hundred are still alive, unless Paul is saying, in effect, ‘the witnesses are still there [alive] to be questioned.’” 

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Giants in the Bible!?

Wouldn’t a football coach love to have Goliath as his fullback? Any coach could easily put together a championship basketball team made up of Amorites. The Nephilim would make great security guards. Why? There are giants in the Bible! Is there any truth to these passages?

Giants in the Bible
This photo from 1902 shows the fossilized skeleton of Archelon, the extinct giant turtle (public domain). 

Those who don’t believe in the inspiration of Scripture are likely to consider this claim as a legend which evolved over time. For example, a recent article on giant claims in Biblical Archaeology Review suggested that any large bones that have been found likely belonged to some large animal (like an elephant) but were mistakenly identified by non-scientists as belonging to giant humans referred to in mythology (see “Encounters…” source). They suggested that the idea of giant humans roaming the earth is a “fantastic tale.”

BUT…

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Devolution of Darwinism

Affirming Evidence from Science

Darwinism is in decline. Oh yes, most in the professional sciences and even many lay people would not yet admit it. Belief in evolution has become a passport to admit people into the “camp” of respectability. To suggest that Darwin’s mechanism of natural selection may be flawed can cost you your job, and certainly raise eyebrows about your educational legitimacy. That is beginning to change. Why?

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